The group performs
research within the field of physiological reactions to mental stress or
physical exposure in the work environment. The group has focused on
physiological reactions, such as:|
Heart rate variability
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Muscle activity
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In blood:
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Free-testosterone
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Glycated haemoglobin A1c
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Immunoglobulin A
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Interleukines (e.g., IL-6)
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Prolactin
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Cholesterol (HDL-cholesterol and total)
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Dehydroepiandrosterone
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C-reactive protein
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In urine:
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Adrenaline
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Noradrenaline
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Cortisol
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In saliva:
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Cortisol
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In microdialysate:
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Pain-mediators (bradykinin, serotonin)
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Neurotransmitters (glutamate).
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Metabolites (lactate, pyrovate, collagenfragments)
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Potassium (K+)
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Interleukines (e.g., IL-6, IL-1ß)
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When using physiological reactions in the
evaluation of effects of exposure to occupational stressors, it is of great
importance to distinguish between normal biological variations (age,
gender, smoking, coffee drinking, seasonal-, diurnal variation, etc.). The
group has established knowledge of normal changes for a number of the above
mentioned measures in healthy subject performing their routine life
style.
Previous scientific programs within the group have involved exposure
assessment for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and manganese.
The group have great experience in supervising graduate students and PhD.
Students.
Åse Marie
Hansen, June 3rd 2004.
