Manzur Kader

Universitetslektor | Medical Researcher | Licensed Physiotherapist

I am an Associate Professor (Universitetslektor), Researcher, and Licensed Physiotherapist working at the intersection of clinical practice and academia in Sweden and internationally.

Background

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
◆ Associate Professor/Lektor (full-time) in Public Health Sciences at Mid Sweden University.
◆ Licensed Physiotherapist in Sweden.
◆ Former Researcher (UDDGait™ project), Dalarna University, focused on developing a tool for early detection of dementia risk.
◆ Former Postdoctoral Researcher, Karolinska Institutet. Conducted two independent research projects investigating:
1) Impact of Shift Work on the Health of Swedish Healthcare Professionals, and
2) Risk of Neurodegenerative and Psychiatric Disorders in Elite Swedish Footballers Later in Life (see details below).
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
◆ Academic & Clinical: Expertise in university-level teaching, evidence-based assessment, rehabilitation, and patient-centered care.
◆ Research Leadership: Proven track record in leading large-scale research projects, including prospective cohorts, national surveys, and clinical trials. resulting in 55+ peer-reviewed publications (35+ as first/senior author).
◆ Methodology: Strong competence in Swedish national register data for population-based studies, epidemiological design, systematic reviews, and psychometric analysis of questionnaires.
◆ Research Interests: Broad expertise covering Public Health, Epidemiology, Occupational Health, Ageing, Sports Medicine, Physiotherapy, and the psychometric analysis of questionnaires.
◆ Professional Drive: Dedicated to integrating research, teaching, and clinical practice to solve health challenges through evidence-based solutions.