Emma Smedsgaard Byskov

Emma Smedsgaard Byskov is a Research Fellow at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. Her work focuses on veterinary clinical research with emphasis on cardiac physiology in non-domesticated species.

Her research spans Veterinary Sciences, Cardiology, and Comparative Physiology, particularly investigating electrocardiographic patterns in wildlife. She specializes in adaptations of large mammals like the hippopotamus, bridging clinical veterinary practice with zoological physiology.

Recent publications demonstrate expertise in cardiac conduction systems of atypical species, revealing evolutionary adaptations in semi-aquatic mammals. This work integrates electrophysiology with conservation medicine, advancing understanding of cardiac function beyond traditional model organisms.