Morten Zacho

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Uddannelse, beskæftigelse, formidling og videnskabelige publikationer.

Uddannelse

  • 1994 Kandidatgrad i humanfysiologi, Laboratoriet for Human Fysiologi, August Krogh Instituttet, Københavns Universitet

Beskæftigelse

  • 2026–Forskningskonsulent, TrygFondens Center for Aktiv Sundhed, Rigshospitalet
  • 2022–Ekstern lektor ved Institut for Idræt og Biomekanik, Syddansk Universitet
  • 2018–2026Senior manager, Kompan Fitness Institute, Kompan A/S
  • 2017–2022Studielektor ved Institut for Idræt og Biomekanik, Syddansk Universitet
  • 2013–2017Projektleder, TrygFondens Center for Aktiv Sundhed, Rigshospitalet
  • 2012–2013Studielektor ved Institut for Idræt og Biomekanik, Syddansk Universitet
  • 2011–2012Projektleder og leder af testcenter, Active Institute, Aarhus
  • 2008–2012Ekstern lektor ved Institut for Idræt og Biomekanik, Syddansk Universitet
  • 2007–2008Studielektor ved Institut for Idræt og Biomekanik, Syddansk Universitet
  • 2001–Egen virksomhed (Healthy ApS)
  • 2000–2002Videnskabelig medarbejder ved Center for Muskelforskning, Rigshospitalet
  • 1997–2000Ph.d.-stipendiat ved Københavns Universitet (Center for Muskelforskning)
  • 1996–2005Underviser på Center for Idræt, Forsvarsakademiet
  • 1995–2007Underviser på Institut for Idræt, Københavns Universitet
  • 1995–1996Videnskabelig medarbejder ved Center for Muskelforskning, Rigshospitalet

Formidling og konsulentvirksomhed

  • 100 myter om motion og vægttab. Bente Klarlund Pedersen & Morten Zacho. FADL, 2016.
  • Syg men sund og aktiv. Bente Klarlund Pedersen & Morten Zacho. Forlaget Bianca Luno, 2015.
  • Artikelskribent for diverse trykte tidsskrifter, bl.a. Fysioterapeuten, Krop & Sport og Dansk Sportsmedicin.
  • Forfatter til publikationen Træningsplanlægning, Danmarks Idrætsforbund, 2001.
  • Udvikling og afholdelse af en række specialkurser for bl.a. Danmarks Idrætsforbund, Dansk Selskab for Fysisk Aktivitet og Sundhed samt Danske Fysioterapeuter — f.eks. “Motion på recept”, “Det fysisk aktive sygehus” og “Sundhedsprofilering”.
  • Afholdt et stort antal foredrag i forskellige sammenhænge, herunder i Foreningen af Yngre Læger, Foreningen af Yngre Kardiologer, på Idrætsmedicinsk Årskongres samt ved kongresser og samlinger for fysioterapeuter, sundhedscentre og virksomheder.
  • Konsulentvirksomhed for bl.a. Sundhedsstyrelsen, Statens Institut for Folkesundhed, Hill & Knowlton, GlaxoSmithKline, Novo Nordisk, Experimentarium, Kompan, Københavns Kommune og Forsvaret.
  • Indehaver og redaktør på Motion-online.dk, 2000–2016. Et af Danmarks største sundhedssites, der på sit højeste leverede 2 mio. sidevisninger til 200.000 unikke brugere om måneden.
  • Bidraget til en lang række tv- og radioprogrammer samt avisartikler.

Videnskabelige publikationer

Som forfatter eller medforfatter.

  1. Zacho M. From discovery to innovation in physiological research. Exp Physiol. 2025 Mar;110(3):355–357.
  2. Christensen RH, Wedell-Neergaard AS, Lehrskov LL, Legård GE, Dorph EB, Nymand S, Ball MK, Zacho M, Christensen R, Ellingsgaard H, Rosenmeier JB, Krogh-Madsen R, Pedersen BK, Karstoft K. The role of exercise combined with tocilizumab in visceral and epicardial adipose tissue and gastric emptying rate in abdominally obese participants: protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials. 2018 May 2;19(1):266.
  3. Johansen MY, MacDonald CS, Hansen KB, Karstoft K, Christensen R, Pedersen M, Hansen LS, Zacho M, Wedell-Neergaard AS, Nielsen ST, Iepsen UW, Langberg H, Vaag AA, Pedersen BK, Ried-Larsen M. Effect of an intensive lifestyle intervention on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA. 2017 Aug 15;318(7):637–646.
  4. Iepsen UW, Munch GD, Rugbjerg M, Rinnov AR, Zacho M, Mortensen SP, Secher NH, Ringbaek T, Pedersen BK, Hellsten Y, Lange P, Thaning P. Effect of endurance versus resistance training on quadriceps muscle dysfunction in COPD: a pilot study. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2016 Oct 27;11:2659–2669.
  5. Ried-Larsen M, Christensen R, Hansen KB, Johansen MY, Pedersen M, Zacho M, Hansen LS, Kofoed K, Thomsen K, Jensen MS, Nielsen RO, MacDonald C, Langberg H, Vaag AA, Pedersen BK, Karstoft K. Head-to-head comparison of intensive lifestyle intervention (U-TURN) versus conventional multifactorial care in patients with type 2 diabetes: protocol and rationale for an assessor-blinded, parallel group and randomised trial. BMJ Open. 2015 Dec 9;5(12).
  6. Aadahl M, Zacho M, Linneberg A, Thuesen BH, Jørgensen T. Comparison of the Danish step test and the watt-max test for estimation of maximal oxygen uptake: the Health2008 study. Eur J Prev Cardiol. 2013 Dec;20(6):1088–1094.
  7. Sørensen H, Thomassen M, Zacho M. Biomechanical profile of Danish elite and sub-elite soccer goalkeepers. Football Science. 2008;5:37–44.
  8. Quist M, Rorth M, Zacho M, Andersen C, Moeller T, Midtgaard J, Adamsen L. High-intensity resistance and cardiovascular training improve physical capacity in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2006 Oct;16(5):349–357.
  9. Pedersen M, Steensberg A, Keller C, Osada T, Zacho M, Saltin B, Febbraio MA, Pedersen BK. Does the aging skeletal muscle maintain its endocrine function? Exerc Immunol Rev. 2004;10:42–55.
  10. Holten MK, Zacho M, Gaster M, Juel C, Wojtaszewski JF, Dela F. Strength training increases insulin-mediated glucose uptake, GLUT4 content, and insulin signaling in skeletal muscle in patients with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes. 2004 Feb;53(2):294–305.
  11. Ørngreen MC, Zacho M, Hebert A, Laub M, Vissing J. Patients with severe muscle wasting are prone to develop hypoglycemia during fasting. Neurology. 2003 Oct 14;61(7):997–1000.
  12. Adamsen L, Midtgaard J, Rorth M, Borregaard N, Andersen C, Quist M, Moller T, Zacho M, Madsen JK, Knutsen L. Feasibility, physical capacity, and health benefits of a multidimensional exercise program for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Support Care Cancer. 2003 Nov;11(11):707–716.
  13. Helge JW, Lundby C, Christensen DL, Langfort J, Messonnier L, Zacho M, Andersen JL, Saltin B. Skiing across the Greenland icecap: divergent effects on limb muscle adaptations and substrate oxidation. J Exp Biol. 2003 Mar;206(Pt 6):1075–1083.
  14. Saltin B, Søndergaard H, Zacho M, van Hall G, Jose JAL. Blood gases, acid-base balance, muscle mass and exercise capacity at the upper tolerable limit for humans at acute and chronic hypoxia. Blood Gas News. 2000;9(2):6–10.
  15. Ostrowski K, Rohde T, Zacho M, Asp S, Pedersen BK. Evidence that interleukin-6 is produced in human skeletal muscle during prolonged running. J Physiol. 1998 May 1;508(Pt 3):949–953.
  16. Pedersen BK, Bruunsgaard H, Klokker M, Kappel M, MacLean DA, Nielsen HB, Rohde T, Ullum H, Zacho M. Exercise-induced immunomodulation — possible roles of neuroendocrine and metabolic factors. Int J Sports Med. 1997 Mar;18 Suppl 1:S2–7. Review.
  17. Pedersen BK, Rohde T, Zacho M. Immunity in athletes. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 1996 Dec;36(4):236–245. Review.
  18. Sørensen H, Zacho M, Simonsen EB, Dyhre-Poulsen P, Klausen K. Dynamics of the martial arts high front kick. J Sports Sci. 1996 Dec;14(6):483–495.

Abstracts

Præsenteret ved videnskabelige konferencer.

  1. Zacho M, Sørensen H, Andersen JL, Asp S, Bangsbo J. Myosin heavy chain composition of the human vastus lateralis muscle and functional capacity during unloaded knee extension. 5th International Symposium on Exercise and Sports Physiology, Nice, Frankrig, 9.–11. februar 1995.
  2. Zacho M, Sørensen H, Andersen JL, Bangsbo J. Effect of supplemental strength training on strength, kicking performance and muscle MHC composition. International Symposium on Cellular and Molecular Adaptation in Skeletal Muscle, Jyväskylä, Finland, 6.–10. november 1995.
  3. Zacho M, Sørensen H, Bangsbo J, Andersen JL. Changes in muscle MHC composition and kicking performance after heavy resistance training in taekwondo athletes. 1st Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, Nice, Frankrig, 28.–31. maj 1996.
  4. Zacho M. Muscle activation and maximal strength in elderly women (mundtlig præsentation). 1st International Session for Young Investigators in Sports Medicine and Sports Science, Japanese Society of Physical Fitness and Sports, Yokohama, Japan, 17. september 1998.
  5. Zacho M, Sandri C, Andersen JL. MHC 2X mRNA disappearance after training in untrained monozygotic twins. 27th European Muscle Congress, Lund, Sverige, 11.–16. september 1998.
  6. Zacho M, Olsen S, Bojsen-Møller J. Muscle fibre type distribution in differently trained monozygotic twins. 57th Meeting of the Scandinavian Physiological Society, Lund, Sverige, 23.–25. oktober 1998.
  7. Zacho M, Lange K. Activation failure is closely related to maximal strength in elderly women. International Conference on Strength Training and Weightlifting, Lahti, Finland, 10.–12. november 1998.