Christina van Elst

Christina van Elst is a skilled professional in the field of nutrition and health, currently serving as a Forskningssekretær at Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen since February 2022, after previously holding the role of Forskningsassistent. Christina has extensive research experience, having participated in several projects at Københavns Universitet, including MILQ, which focuses on the nutritional content of breast milk in Danish mothers, and SIMBA. Additional roles include teaching at Hjerteforeningen, where Christina engaged with families to improve food habits, and significant clinical research internships related to child overweight and health. Christina holds a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition and a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Health from Københavns Universitet and Københavns Professionshøjskole, respectively. Early career roles involved management positions at SPORTMASTER and Aldo Group, focusing on supply and store management.