Dr. Lina Lawenius

Biography

Lina Lawenius began her PhD studies at the Centre for Bone Arthritis Research (CBAR) in November 2017. She graduated from Chalmers University of Technology in June 2017 with a Master of Science in Biotechnology. Her research focuses on the effects of aging gut microbiota composition on bone mass, particularly how altered gut microbiota can decrease age-related bone loss through the use of probiotics. Her multidisciplinary research projects connect microbiology, endocrinology, immunology, and bone metabolism, involving cell cultures and experimental animal models. Key studies include the exploration of membrane-initiated estrogen receptor-α signaling in osteoblasts, which is crucial for the normal regulation of cortical bone in female mice. Her contributions to notable publications include investigations into the circulating dihydrotestosterone/testosterone ratio and its link to gut microbial 5α-reductase activity in females, as well as studies on the beneficial effects of probiotic mixtures on bone and lean mass in female mice. Lawenius contributes to advancing knowledge in her field, particularly in how gut microbiota transplants can affect lean mass and bone mass in older mice.

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