Dr. Annelie Carlsson

Biography

Annelie Carlsson is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at Lund University, specializing in Pediatric Autoimmunity research. She leads a clinical research group focused on understanding the multifactorial aspects of type 1 diabetes, including genetic and immunological risk factors. Her long-standing project, the Diabetes Diagnostics (BDD) cohort study, has been a pivotal resource since 2003, contributing significantly to national guidelines and international recommendations in diabetes care. The BDD collects extensive clinical data and has facilitated collaborations with institutions such as the University of Exeter to enhance diagnostics for monogenic diabetes. Her research aims to improve treatment personalization by understanding disease onset and identifying risk factors. Key focus areas include the relationship of gluten and obesity with type 1 diabetes incidence, and responses to epidemiological changes, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Annelie has played an active role in national investigations and has published extensively on pediatric diabetes, celiac disease, and the interactions between them.

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