About
Anne Estrup Olesen is a Professor at Aalborg University Hospital within the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Clinical Pharmacology. She has established herself as a leading researcher in clinical pharmacology with a focus on medication optimization, pain management, and patient safety. Her work spans across multiple clinical domains including opioid research, medication safety in elderly care, and pediatric pharmacology.
- Institution: Aalborg University Hospital
- Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
- Department: Clinical Pharmacology Department
- Location: Aalborg, Denmark
Professor Olesen's research interests center on clinical pharmacology with special emphasis on medication optimization, pain management, and patient safety. Her work explores the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of various medications, particularly opioids, and investigates mechanisms of pain processing and treatment response. She has made significant contributions to understanding medication use in special populations including children, elderly patients, and those with chronic conditions.
Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on practical clinical applications of pharmacological research, with particular attention to medication waste reduction, deprescribing strategies, and optimizing medication use in various patient populations. Her work often employs innovative methodologies including quantitative sensory testing, computational modeling, and mixed-methods approaches to address complex clinical questions.
Professor Olesen has been actively involved in academic administration, serving as Head of the Doctoral Program 'Clinical and pharmacological research' since 2023 and as a member of the Committee for Equality and Diversity at Aalborg University since 2024. She has over 15 years of experience in pre-graduate teaching in pharmacology and clinical pharmacology, primarily as a lecturer and module coordinator for medical students at Aalborg University and the University of Copenhagen.
Her advisory work includes supervision of PhD students, with documented involvement in doctoral education through her leadership of the Doctoral Program in Clinical and Pharmacological Research. She has also contributed to numerous research projects focused on improving medication safety and optimizing pharmacological treatment across various clinical settings.
Professor Olesen leads research initiatives focused on medication optimization, with particular emphasis on pain management, medication safety in elderly care settings, and pediatric pharmacology. Her work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration across clinical specialties and healthcare sectors to address complex medication-related challenges.
