Dr. Maria Andersson
Dr. Maria Andersson
Lecturer at the Department of Health Sciences and Technology
Additional information
Course Catalogue
Spring Semester 2024
| Number | Unit |
|---|---|
| 752-6102-00L | The Role of Food and Nutrition for Disease Prevention |
Personal data
2012-present Senior scientist, Laboratory of Human Nutrition, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
2010-2012 Post-doctoral fellow, Laboratory of Human Nutrition, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
2005-2010 PhD thesis, Laboratory of Human Nutrition, ETH Zurich, Switzerland. Title: Impact evaluation of food fortification with iron in school children and women of reproductive age
2005-2007 Visiting researcher within the Ph.D. program, Institute of Population Health and Clinical Research, St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India
2005 Postgraduate studies in biostatistics and epidemiology, School of Public Health, Berkeley, University of California Berkeley, CA, USA
2001-2004 Technical officer, Micronutrient Unit, Department of Nutrition for Health and Development, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
1999-2000 Research fellow, Department of Clinical Nutrition, Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden
1998 Research fellow, The Unit for Preventive Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
1994-1999 MSc in Human Nutrition, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
1993-1994 Music diploma, Betel Music Academy, Stockholm, Sweden
Research field
Prevalence, causes, consequences and prevention of micronutrient deficiencies with special focus on iodine and iron. Emphasis on daily iodine requirements and iodine status biomarkers.