LaSpa Academy Faculty

Anna Martling

Professor in Physiology at Karolinska Institutet
Research focus on human genetics, genomics and epigenetics in relation to exercise in elite athletes, in non-athlete populations and in patients
H.M the King of Sweden’s medal for “significant contributions to research and science communication within the area of exercise and health” in 2022
European Commission’s Descartes Communication 50 000 € Prize for Excellence in Science Communication in 2005
Has authored several text-books in biology for 12-19 year-olds and popular science books on the biology of exercise, including “Health on Prescription , “Strong all your life” and “Manager health – for physically active work places”
Founding member and former chair of the Swedish Professional Associations for Physical Activity and member of the steering Group of Generation Pep (a part of the Swedish Crown Princess Couple’s Foundation)

PhD in physiologist and researcher in the field of molecular exercise physiology at Karolinska Institutet
Research focus on exercise adaptation in healthy adults and children in relation to disease and disease prevention
Program director of a global master’s program in translational physiology and pharmacology
Has written several popular scientific books on health, nutrition and exercise, runs a popular health and wellbeing podcast
Awarded “Enlightener of the Year” by the Swedish Sceptics Association in 20XX

PhD, researcher and a senior lecturer in nursing at Karolinska Institutet
Study director for the Research School of Health Science at Karolinska Institutet
PhD thesis focusing on the quality of life and influence of childhood cancer on young adult life (year?)
Current research area: Health interventions for cancer patient-reported outcomes with a focus on symptoms and symptom management with a special interest in individuals’ participation and own resources for handling their situation are underlying concepts
Has written a review and several book chapters about Sense of Coherence (SOC)

Specialist in psychiatry, MD PhD, senior physician
Head of Operations at Psychiatry South West, Karolinska Huddinge Hospital
Nominated for this year’s thesis at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience: EINAR prize (excellence in neuroscience research) with her PhD Thesis on “Biology of Lithium treatment in Bipolar Disorder – genetic mechanisms and telomeres“ (2016)
Responsible researcher in the Braining project, Stockholm.
Several commissions of trust: Expert group Mental health pharmaceuticals committee, Chairman FOU group for Center for Psychiatry Research, Karolinska Institutet.

Professor of Cardiovascular Prevention at Karolinska Institutet
World-leading expert in the field of prevention with a focus on physical activity and eating habits
Over 30 years of experience as a clinically active doctor and researcher
Has written several popular science books
Requested lecturer internationally and nationally
Award-winning for her scientific efforts and public health work

Professor emeritus at Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, Department of Public Health and Care Sciences Uppsala University
Researcher at the Department of Neurobiology, Care and Society, Karolinska Institutet
Senior physician at ME Aging, Theme Inflammation & Aging, Karolinska University Hospital
Over 40 years of experience as a clinically active doctor and researcher
World-leading expert in the field of food and exercise for healthy ageing
Active in several scientific academies and leader in international development projects