Aase Handberg

Aase Handberg is a Clinical Professor and Leading Physician at Aalborg University Hospital, affiliated with Aalborg University's Faculty of Medicine and Department of Clinical Biochemistry. Her work bridges clinical practice and research in endocrinology and molecular medicine. She leads the project Biokemiske markører (Biochemical Markers) since 2016, focusing on diagnostic and therapeutic applications of biomarkers.

Research interests include placental biology, diabetes pathophysiology, and the role of extracellular vesicles in health and disease. Her studies span maternal-fetal interactions, metabolic disorders, and exercise physiology. Notable contributions address high-intensity interval training for pediatric obesity and placental biomarker screening for pregnancy complications. Media engagements highlight her work on novel diagnostic tools for gastrointestinal and liver diseases.

She actively participates in national and international conferences, including the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) and the International Society for Extracellular Vesicles (ISEV). Over 230 publications and 9 datasets underscore her prolific output, with a focus on clinical translation of biochemical insights.