Personal profile
Expertises
Thoroughly experienced in planning, managing, and conducting clinical studies; acute as well as longitudinal human in vivo studies.
Highly skilled in Western Blot technique and RT-PCR analyses and since September 2013 responsible for managing the Western Blot lab at Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen.
Widely experienced with application of stable amino acid tracer technique and experienced in microscope techniques, e.g. ATPase staining, immunohistochemistry.
Main research areas
Explores mechanisms relating modulation of skeletal muscle mass, especially the age related loss of muscle mass. Specifically, conducting research to gain insight into systems and mechanism involved in amino acid utilization and sensing of skeletal muscle. This area is investigated applying resistance exercise and nutritional (protein) interventions in in vivo research models, seeking to improve the skeletal muscle anabolic response.
"Current research
Studying causes and mechanisms of ageing skeletal muscle being anabolic resistant towards protein feeding. Specifically, investigating if and how an unhealthy lipoprotein profile impairs the anabolic response of whey protein feeding.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Increased Blood Flow and Tendon Swelling Precedes Vascular Expansion and Tissue Matrix Changes In Early Human Tendinopathy: A Potential Window for Superior Treatment Response
Merkel, M. F. R., Malmgaard-Clausen, N. M., Lendal, M., Siebner, H. R., Svensson, R. B., Dakin, S. G., Krüger, M., Schmidt, L., Agergaard, J., Yeung, C. Y. C., Magnusson, S. P. & Kjaer, M., Feb 2026, In: Advanced Science. 13, 12, e14023.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on voluntary muscle activation and peripheral muscle contractility following short-term bed rest
Hansen, S. K., Hansen, P., Berry, T. W., Grønbæk, H. D., Olsen, C. M., Merhi, Y., Agarwala, S., Aagaard, P., Hvid, L. G., Agergaard, J., Dela, F. & Suetta, C., 1 Dec 2025, In: Experimental Physiology. 110, 12, p. 1966-1977 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Five days of bed rest in young and old adults: Retainment of skeletal muscle mass with neuromuscular electrical stimulation
Hansen, S. K., Hansen, P., Nygaard, H., Grønbæk, H. D., Berry, T. W., Olsen, C. M., Aagaard, P., Hvid, L. G., Agergaard, J., Dela, F. & Suetta, C., Aug 2024, In: Physiological Reports. 12, 16, p. e16166 e16166.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Lower basal and postprandial muscle protein synthesis after 2 weeks single-leg immobilization in older men: No protective effect of anti-inflammatory medication
Dideriksen, K., Reitelseder, S., Boesen, A. P., Zillmer, M., Agergaard, J., Kjaer, M. & Holm, L., Feb 2024, In: Physiological Reports. 12, 4, p. e15958 e15958.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Achilles Tendon Tissue Turnover Before and Immediately After an Acute Rupture
Cramer, A., Højfeldt, G., Schjerling, P., Agergaard, J., van Hall, G., Olsen, J., Hölmich, P., Kjaer, M. & Barfod, K. W., Jul 2023, In: The American journal of sports medicine. 51, 9, p. 2396-2403 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
8 Citations (Scopus)