Liisa Tolvanen
Affiliated to Research
E-mail: liisa.tolvanen@ki.se
Visiting address: Alfred Nobels allé 8, plan 7, 14152 Huddinge
Postal address: H7 Medicin, Huddinge, H7 ICCA Trolle, 171 77 Stockholm
About me
I am a registered dietitian with specialist competence in adult obesity and basic training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I defended my doctoral thesis titled "It's not a quick fix" consequences of weight loss during life and experiences of weight regain after bariatric surgery October -23. My research interests include obesity, weight management, nutrition, obesity management medications, weight recurrence and follow-up after metabolic and bariatric surgery. I use both qualitative and quantitative research methods. I do my clinical work as a dietitian at the Center for Obesity, Academic Specialist Center in Region Stockholm. I supervise students and give lectures on obesity management to students and healthcare providers. I am the Education Officer for the educational activities run by the Centre for Obesity.
Committee work
- National Obesity Care Working Group (NAG Obesitas)
- Swedish Association of Registered Dietitians (DRF), Board Member of the Sections for Obesity and Bariatric Surgery
- European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians (EFAD), Member of the European Specialist Dietetic Network for Obesity Committee (ESDN Ob),
- International Federation for the Surgery and Other Therapies for Obesity – European Chapter, Member of the Integrated Health Committee (IFSO-EC IH)
- International Federation for the Surgery and Other Therapies for Obesity, Member of the Scientific Committee (IFSO)
- Scandinavian Obesity Surgery Registry (SOReg), Member of the Steering Committee
Awards and Scholarships
2026 IFSO IH Observership
2025 SCOPE National Fellow by the World Obesity Federation
2025 IRIS Scholarship
Articles
- Journal article: DIETETICS. 2026;5(1):17Ojeda-Mercado D; Fadda M; Beltrame B; Tosi M; Bruno A; Scala CD; Travaglia G; Vitale A; Cola RSD; Boschetti S; Pessina F; Jaccheri R; Tolvanen L
- Article: OBESITY SURGERY. 2026;36(1):193-203Tolvanen L; Mossberg K; Grace LM; Standen EC; Phelan SM; Andersson DP; Koball AM
- Article: OBESITY SCIENCE & PRACTICE. 2025;11(4:e70087):.Tolvanen L; Mossberg K; Standen EC; Grace LM; Lebow JR; Phelan SM; Andersson DP; Koball AM
- Article: MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS. 2025;100:106511Tolvanen L; Christenson A; Kierkegaard M
- Article: OBESITY FACTS. 2025;18(1):1-20Muscogiuri G; Barrea L; Bettini S; El Ghoch M; Katsiki N; Tolvanen L; Verde L; Colao A; Busetto L; Yumuk VD; Hassapidou M
- Article: OBESITY SURGERY. 2023;33(8):2517-2526Tolvanen L; Christenson A; Bonn SE; Surkan PJ; Lagerros YT
- Article: SCIENTIFIC REPORTS. 2023;13(1):5669Tolvanen L; Ghilotti F; Adami H-O; Ye W; Bonn SE; Bellocco R; Lagerros YT
- Article: OBESITY FACTS. 2023;16(3):293-300Tolvanen L; Christenson A; Eke H; Bonn SE; Lagerros YT
- Article: OBESITY SURGERY. 2022;32(5):1498-1507Tolvanen L; Christenson A; Surkan PJ; Lagerros YT
- Article: OBESITY SURGERY. 2021;31(3):1256-1264Tolvanen L; Svensson A; Hemmingsson E; Christenson A; Lagerros YT
All other publications
- Report: 2026Tolvanen L; Allvin A; Sandberg J; Lindelöw Mannheimer A; Rindevall J; Lunde Dinesen A; Ek M; Angelin A
- Meeting abstract: OBESITY FACTS. 2026;19(Suppl 1):1-661Dobbie LJ; Tolvanen L; Alves D; Baker JL; Bez NS; Birney S; Bogl LH; Brown A; Bulló M; Clare K; Duncan EL; Govers E; Mooney V; Mulrooney H; Mercado DO; O’malley G; Oppert JM; Pillinger T; Remijnse W; Shuttlewood E; Wakolbinger M; Woodward E; Yumuk VD; Hassapidou M; Ciudin A; McGowan B
- Meeting abstract: OBESITY FACTS. 2026;19(Suppl. 1):1-661Tolvanen L; Mossberg K; Grace LM; Standen EC; Phelan SM; Lebow JR; Andersson DP; Koball AM
- Review: DIETISTERNAS RIKSFÖRBUND (DRF). 2026;:1-14Hidén A; Tolvanen L
- Review: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2025;122:25069Christenson A; Ramos Salas X; Tolvanen L; Järvholm K; Nowicka P
- Review: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2025;122:25068Christenson A; Tolvanen L
- Conference publication: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE. 2025;32(SUPPL1):176Tolvanen L; Mossberg K; Standen EC; Grace LM; Lebow JR; Phelan SM; Andersson DP; Koball AM
- Doctoral thesis: 2023Tolvanen L
- Meeting abstract: ANNALS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM. 2021;77(6):360Experiences of Post-Bariatric Weight Management among Patients with Weight Regain: A Qualitative StudyTolvanen L; Christenson A; Surkan PJ; Lagerros TY
Grants
- Neuroförbundet1 January 2024 - 31 December 2025
Employments
- Affiliated to Research, Department of Medicine, Huddinge, Karolinska Institutet, 2024-2027
- Clinical Position, Akademiskt specialistcentrum, Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde SLSO
Degrees and Education
- Degree Of Doctor Of Philosophy, Department of Medicine, Solna, Karolinska Institutet, 2023
- Specialist Dietitian (adult obesity), Swedish Association of Registered Dietitians, 2020
- Master of Science with a major in Public Health Science, Department of Health Sciences, Mid Sweden University, 2018
- Basic training in cognitive behaviour therapy, Karolinska Institutet, 2012
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Uppsala University, 1996