Alexandra Krettek is MSc in Biology (Lund University, 1992) and PhD Medicine in Cardiovascular Prevention (University of Gothenburg, 1999). After three years as Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA, USA she was awarded a four-year Assistant Professor position at the Swedish Research Council. Alexandra became Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Prevention in 2005 at Sahlgrenska Academy/University of Gothenburg and Senior Lecturer at Nordic School of Public Health NHV in 2007.
In 2012, Alexandra was appointed Professor of Public Health at NHV where she has also held assignments as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (equivalent to Pro-Vice-Chancellor), Research Coordinator, and Director of Advanced Studies. Her research encompasses biomedical aspects on atherosclerosis development to public health focus with special emphasis on population-based studies for cardiovascular disease prevention. Since 2008, Alexandra's research has focused on global health.
To date, Alexandra has supervised 15 PhD-students who have successfully defended their doctoral theses. She has also supervised 13 master theses and numerous other graduate projects and theses. Alexandra has extensive teaching and lecturing experience both nationally and internationally. Since 2015, Alexandra is Professor of Public Health at University of Skövde where she has also held positions as Chair of Public Health 2015-2017 and Pro-Dean for the University 2017-2019.
From 1 January 2020, Alexandra is Dean of the University of Skövde. Since 2015, she is also employed as Professor II at UiT The Arctic University of Norway.
EPI | Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2025, Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health, Cardiovascular Health Across Borders: Global Data, Local Solutions, March 6–9, 2025, New Orleans, Louisiana
2025. Conference paper, poster.
Digital Health
2025. Article.
https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076251321068
International Journal of Circumpolar Health
2024. Article.
https://doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2024.2386783
10th Nordic Health Promotion Research Conference 2023: Sustainability and the impact on health and well-being: Abstract Book
2023. Conference paper, oral presentation with abstract.
Circulation
2023. Article, meeting abstract.
https://doi.org/10.1161/circ.147.suppl_1.P641
Kathmandu University Medical Journal
2023. Article.
10th Nordic Health Promotion Research Conference 2023: Sustainability and the impact on health and well-being: Abstract Book
2023. Conference paper, oral presentation with abstract.
Collection of materials: II International Scientific and Practical Internet Conference "Innovative Solutions in Economy, Business, Public Communications and International Relationships", April 21, 2022, Dnipro: Volume 2
2022. Conference paper.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
2022. Article.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19159428
BMC Nursing
2022. Article.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-022-00924-z
A more sedentary life and a diet high in sugar have created public health problems in low-income countries - heart disease has become increasingly common in the population. To help prevent this development, researchers at the University of Skövde, Mid Sweden University and two Nepalese universities will examine existing knowledge among parents and school children in Nepal and develop a digital health education.
January 2021 - December 2025 DHEARThis project is an ongoing doctoral project at the University of Skövde. There is a global interest in and concern with various health issues. Globalization affects individuals’ health and well-being and leads to worldwide migration.
January 2017 - September 2022 DHEAR