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Eskil Elmer is an Associate Professor at Lund University, focusing on mitochondrial medicine and clinical neurophysiology. His research emphasizes the role of energy-producing mitochondria in cell maintenance and survival, particularly in relation to neurodegenerative disorders and mitochondrial dysfunction. Elmer has developed high-resolution respirometry methods to monitor systemic mitochondrial function and bioenergetic capacity, particularly in children with idiopathic encephalopathy. He aims to identify clinical applications for pharmaceuticals that can enhance mitochondrial function, collaborating with industry to develop novel mitochondrial energy substrates for models of mitochondrial disease. Elmer's work is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to global efforts to preserve health and mitigate dysfunction at the cellular level. His current projects investigate the relationship between mitochondrial function and human aging, as well as the mechanisms behind hearing loss linked to mitochondrial issues.
Lund University • Lund, Sweden
Oversees mitochondrial medicine research and education.
Includes Master of Science in Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East and European Affairs.