Professor Christer Hogstrand
Professor of Molecular Ecotoxicology
Research interests
- Biomedical and life sciences
Biography
Present research interests concerns functions of trace elements in health and disease, and molecular toxicology of environmental contaminants. Current research interests include:
(1) the roles of zinc and zinc-transporters in (a) development, (b) diabetes, (c) lipid metabolism, (d) epigenetic programming, and (e) gut epithelium maintenance
(2) regulation of dietary trace element uptake
(3) in vitro methods to assess toxicity and bioaccumulation of waterborne contaminants.
Christer Hogstrand’s research has received uninterrupted support from major research funding bodies in Sweden, Norway, USA, EU, and the UK (NERC, BBSRC, NC3R, Wellcome). CH’s research has received uninterrupted support from major research funding bodies in Sweden, Norway, USA, EU, and the UK (NERC, BBSRC, NC3R, Wellcome).
Research
Metal Metabolism Research Group
The Metal Metabolism Research Group aims to understand the roles of minerals in biology, health and disease. Much of our work is mechanistically based and involves studies at the molecular and cellular levels as well as animal model systems and human. Our research focus is currently on iron and zinc.
King's Water Centre
Researching water, environment and development. Our centre spans the humanities, social, and physical sciences to explore the challenges of water governance from global to local scales.
Lipids and Membranes Research Interest Group
A Lipids and Membranes Research Interest Group
Safe and sustainable diets for a healthy body and mind (SSuDs)
This Research Interest Group on Safe and Sustainable Diets for a Healthy Body And Mind provides a unique opportunity for the King’s research community to address the challenges of safe and sustainable diets across a range of health outcomes
News
Zinc has a key role in inflammatory bowel disease and 'leaky gut'
Researchers from King’s have found an association between low zinc intake and health of the gastrointestinal tract, with potential implications for a third of...
Events
Sustainability opportunities and challenges of AI
An insightful panel discussion on the connections between sustainability and artificial intelligence.
Please note: this event has passed.
Zinc Nexus: Unravelling the Threads of Diabetes and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Seminar on the role of zinc in diabetes and IBD
Please note: this event has passed.
Research
Metal Metabolism Research Group
The Metal Metabolism Research Group aims to understand the roles of minerals in biology, health and disease. Much of our work is mechanistically based and involves studies at the molecular and cellular levels as well as animal model systems and human. Our research focus is currently on iron and zinc.
King's Water Centre
Researching water, environment and development. Our centre spans the humanities, social, and physical sciences to explore the challenges of water governance from global to local scales.
Lipids and Membranes Research Interest Group
A Lipids and Membranes Research Interest Group
Safe and sustainable diets for a healthy body and mind (SSuDs)
This Research Interest Group on Safe and Sustainable Diets for a Healthy Body And Mind provides a unique opportunity for the King’s research community to address the challenges of safe and sustainable diets across a range of health outcomes
News
Zinc has a key role in inflammatory bowel disease and 'leaky gut'
Researchers from King’s have found an association between low zinc intake and health of the gastrointestinal tract, with potential implications for a third of...
Events
Sustainability opportunities and challenges of AI
An insightful panel discussion on the connections between sustainability and artificial intelligence.
Please note: this event has passed.
Zinc Nexus: Unravelling the Threads of Diabetes and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Seminar on the role of zinc in diabetes and IBD
Please note: this event has passed.