Janne Rothmar Herrmann

Janne Rothmar Herrmann is a Professor at the University of Copenhagen, affiliated with the Faculty of Law and the Center for Advanced Studies in Bioscience Innovation Law. Her work focuses on reproductive rights, bioethics, and health law, with notable projects on menstrual health legislation and end-of-life dignity.

• Education: PhD (2008), LL.M. (2002), LL.B. (2000) from the University of Copenhagen
• Visiting Scholarships: Ben Gurion University (2019), Queen Mary (2017), University of Cambridge (2009), Max Planck Institute (2006)

Her research explores regulatory challenges in reproductive technologies, abortion law, and bioethical dilemmas. Current projects include 'Reconceptualising Reproductive Rights' and 'Human Right to Menstrual Health,' funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark.

Recent publications analyze abortion debates, menstrual health legislation, and comparative sperm donor regulations. She has contributed to 130+ research outputs across journals, books, and reports.

• Scientific Appointments: Dataethics Council (2019-2023), Committee for Scientific Misconduct (2021-2025), Nordic Committee on Bioethics (2010-2015, 2021-2023)
• Leadership Roles: Elected governor, World Association for Medical Law (2018-present), former board member, European Association of Health Law

She supervises LLB, LLM, and PhD students and serves as ethics advisor for the European Commission. Her grants include multiple awards from the Independent Research Fund Denmark and Lundbeckfonden.