Dr. Torbjörn Lind

Associate Professor

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Biography

Torbjörn Lind is an Associate Professor and senior consultant in pediatrics at Umeå University with a focus on pediatric medicine specializing in Gastroenterology and Nutrition. His research primarily addresses child nutrition, investigating dietary elements that promote optimal growth and development during the transition from breastfeeding to complementary foods. A significant aspect of his work also involves studying diabetes epidemiology, where he examines trends in the incidence of type 1 diabetes in children, considering the impact of socioeconomic factors and the role of technological aids in disease management. His current research is particularly concerned with chronic undernutrition, especially stunting, in Rwanda, reflecting a global perspective on child nutrition. Through various research projects, he has worked on subjects such as risk factors for childhood diabetes complications and the health effects of lifestyle and food habits on overweight children.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-11-18 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Works as an Associate Professor and senior consultant in pediatrics, specializing in research on child nutrition and diabetes.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.