Lectures and seminars Faculty event: Carole Marxer and David Bergman

Speaker 1

Carole Marxer

Title 

Adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes in women with biopsy-proven MASLD

Abstract

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in the same individual, but if in utero exposure to maternal MASLD increases the risk of early-onset cardiovascular disease and/or metabolic disorders (e.g., obesity) in the offspring is unknown. This nationwide cohort study in Sweden examines the impact of maternal MASLD on cardiometabolic disease in the offspring, comparing offspring of women with biopsy-proven MASLD to matched reference offspring. The findings underscore the importance of monitoring and managing MASLD in pregnant women to mitigate risks and improve offspring health.

About the speaker

Carole Marxer is a postdoctoral researcher at MEB, working with Jonas Ludvigsson. Her current research focuses on epidemiological aspects of MASLD in pregnant women and their offspring.  Carole Marxer is further trained as Pharmacist and Pharmacoepidemiologist and obtained her PhD degree in Epidemiology at the University of Basel, Switzerland.

Speaker 2

David Bergman

Title 

Mortality and cancer risk in MC

Abstract

Microscopic colitis (MC) is an inflammatory disorder of the colon that has long been regarded as a benign condition. Moreover, historical underdiagnosis and limited awareness have hindered large-scale studies of key outcomes. In this talk, I will focus on mortality and cancer risk in MC and discuss implications for clinical care.

About the speaker

David Bergman, MD, is a postdoctoral researcher in Jonas Ludvigsson’s group at MEB. His research focuses on risk factors for, and long-term outcomes of, microscopic colitis. He also practices as a physician specializing in family medicine.

Faculty lunch

Join the faculty event in Wargentin! After the seminar, the faculty lunch will be served in Ljusgården. The faculty lunches are intended for employees at MEB, and a monthly net salary deduction of 260 SEK will be made for those who work here 20% or more. If you have any questions about the lunch or specific dietary needs due to allergies, etc., please contact internservice@meb.ki.se. If you won’t be participating in the lunches for all or part of the spring term, our new routine is that you need to contact hr-support@meb.ki.se at the start of a new term, to be removed from the list. Retroactive adjustments will not be possible.  

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