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Research
Substrate metabolism in diabetes and obesity
Human studies of substrate metabolism and the consequences of diabetes and insulin resistance. Currently performing studies of the signaling effects of lactate in the gut and the metabolic consequences of increasing ketogenesis by pharmacological treatment and lifestyle interventions. Ongoing studies of galactose metabolism and the potential of lactose and galactose as carbohydrate sources in diabetes and during exercise to avoid glucose fluctuations.
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As a Associate Professor, I am interested in diabetes and obesity, both as a clinician and as a researcher. In my work, I am responsible for clinical trials at Medical/Steno Aarhus Research Laboratory (M-lab).
Job responsibilities
My primary area of responsibility is the clinical studies performed in Medical/Steno Research Laboratory, which we is a specialised clinical research lab with a focus on metabolism, diabetes, endocrinology, adiposity and nutrition. We carry out advanced “state-of-the-art” metabolic studies in patients and healthy subjects.
Areas of expertise
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Substrate metabolism
- Deep phenotyping
- Adrenal disease
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Lactose derived lactate is a major determinant in the response of small intestinal microbiota to ingested fermented dairy products
Schwab, C. (PI), Feilberg, A. (Collaborator), Frøkjær, H. (Collaborator) & Søndergaard, E. (Collaborator)
01/05/2024 → 30/04/2027
Project: Research
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PhD: Adrenal Tumors - Causes and Consequences
Ladefoged Ebbehøj, A. (Participant), Søndergaard, E. (Participant), Poulsen, P. L. (Participant), Jepsen, P. (Participant) & Jørgensen, J. O. L. (Participant)
Fully Financed PhD Fellowship, ClinFO Aarhus University, Medicinsk Endokrinologisk Afdeling MEA
01/07/2018 → 23/09/2022
Project: Research
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The Epidemiology of Pheochromocytoma - Is the Incidence Increasing?
Ladefoged Ebbehøj, A. (Participant), Søndergaard, E. (Participant), Trolle, C. (Participant), Grzegorz Robaczyk, M. (Collaborator), Krag, K. S. (Participant) & Poulsen, P. L. (Participant)
01/01/2015 → 31/12/2017
Project: Research
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Postprandial VLDL-TG kinetics and metabolism in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Søndergaard, E. (Participant)
01/09/2013 → 31/08/2016
Project: Research
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A 3-week ketogenic diet increases skeletal muscle insulin sensitivity in individuals with obesity: a randomized, controlled crossover trial
Luong, T. V., Pedersen, M. G. B., Abild, C. B., Lauritsen, K. M., Kjærulff, M. L. G., Møller, N., Gormsen, L. C. & Søndergaard, E., Oct 2024, In: Diabetes. 73, 10, p. 1631-1640 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
SGLT2 Inhibition Does Not Affect Myocardial Fatty Acid Oxidation or Uptake, But Reduces Myocardial Glucose Uptake and Blood Flow in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes- a Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Trial
Lauritsen, K. M., Nielsen, B. R. R., Tolbod, L. P., Johannsen, M., Hansen, J., Hansen, T. K., Wiggers, H., Møller, N., Gormsen, L. C. & Søndergaard, E., Mar 2021, In: Diabetes. 70, 3, p. 800-808 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
44 Citations (Scopus) -
How to Measure Adipose Tissue Insulin Sensitivity
Søndergaard, E., Espinosa De Ycaza, A. E., Morgan-Bathke, M. & Jensen, M. D., 1 Apr 2017, In: Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 102, 4, p. 1193-1199 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
152 Citations (Scopus) -
Ketone Body Infusion With 3-Hydroxybutyrate Reduces Myocardial Glucose Uptake and Increases Blood Flow in Humans: A Positron Emission Tomography Study
Gormsen, L. C., Svart, M., Thomsen, H. H., Søndergaard, E., Vendelbo, M., Christensen, N. L., Tolbod, L. P., Harms, H. J., Nielsen, R., Wiggers, H., Jessen, N., Hansen, J., Bøtker, H. E. & Møller, N., 27 Feb 2017, In: Journal of the American Heart Association. 6, 3, p. 1-11 12 p., e005066.Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Open Access172 Citations (Scopus) -
A three-week Ketogenic Diet increases Global Cerebral Blood Flow and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor
Luong, T. V., Hansen, K. V., Hansen, A. K., Cunnane, S. C., Møller, N., Søndergaard, E., Gormsen, L. C. & Svart, M., 2 Apr 2025, (E-pub / Early view) In: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism.Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Activities
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Assessment committee for PhD thesis
Søndergaard, E. (Examiner)
2024Activity: Evaluation, external lectures and examination › Examination
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PhD bedømmelse
Søndergaard, E. (Examiner)
2024Activity: Evaluation, external lectures and examination › Examination
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PhD bedømmelse
Søndergaard, E. (Examiner)
2023Activity: Evaluation, external lectures and examination › Examination
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PhD bedømmelse
Søndergaard, E. (Examiner)
2023Activity: Evaluation, external lectures and examination › Examination
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PhD bedømmelse
Søndergaard, E. (Examiner)
2023Activity: Evaluation, external lectures and examination › Examination