Carsten Søndergaard Simonsen

Carsten Søndergaard Simonsen is a Clinical Associate Professor at Aalborg University Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, under the Faculty of Medicine at Aalborg University. He holds an MD from Aarhus University, awarded in 2009. His clinical and academic work bridges cardiovascular surgery, experimental medicine, and aerospace medicine.

• MD, Aarhus University (2001–2009)

His research focuses on postoperative pain following lung cancer surgery, carbon monoxide poisoning, and the application of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in critical care and airborne transport. He employs prospective cohort studies and porcine models to investigate physiological responses and improve patient outcomes. Key areas include chronic post-thoracotomy pain, neuropathic pain symptoms, and metabolic changes in toxic injury.

His recent publications reveal a strong trend in long-term pain assessment after thoracic surgery and innovative use of ECMO in military and aerospace contexts. Articles span journals in pain, surgery, and experimental medicine, emphasizing translational research and clinical application.

He has received media attention for his work on ECMO transport and porcine models, featured in Danish press and public outreach via Aalborg University Hospital’s platforms. His research has been covered by news outlets, blogs, and academic networks like Mendeley.

• Principal Investigator, "CO poisoning and metabolite alterations" (2018–2020)
• PhD supervision: A. V. Danielsen

Simonsen is actively involved in national and international conferences, including the MEDEVAC conference and NATO-related aerospace medicine summits. He also contributes to public and military medical education through lectures and field applications. His external roles in the Royal Danish Air Force and Danish Defence highlight his integration of clinical expertise with military medicine.