Helle Vendel Petersen

Helle Vendel Petersen is an Associate Professor at the Department of People and Technology, Roskilde University, affiliated with the Health and Society Research Group. Her work bridges genomics with societal and ethical considerations through interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Department: People and Technology
• Research Group: Health and Society

Recent research output includes a 2025 publication in Open Research Europe addressing genomic implications for families and policy-making. She collaborates internationally across countries like Denmark, Belgium, and the Netherlands, focusing on mainstreaming genomic technologies in healthcare.

Key areas of interest include:

• Ethical frameworks for genomic data
• Health policy adaptation to technological advances
• Family-centered genetic counseling
• Public engagement with biotechnology