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Trine Wilkens is a PhD student in Clinical Nutrition at the University of Copenhagen, currently focusing on the mechanisms that explain the potential beneficial effects of moderate alcohol intake on cardiovascular disease, particularly coronary heart disease. Her research specifically investigates the effects of moderate alcohol consumption on lipoprotein subclasses and their relationship with cardiovascular disease risk. Wilkens also examines the impact of moderate drinking on abdominal obesity, utilizing DXA scans to measure body composition and assessing glycemic control markers. Her PhD is composed of several parts, including a systematic review and a randomized crossover intervention trial comparing moderate alcohol intake (12-15 grams per day) against abstention. Over the last five years, she has engaged in collaborations across Europe and the Americas, contributing to shared publications and projects in her top research areas.
Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.