Per Damkier

Per Damkier is a Clinical Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, affiliated with the Research Unit for Clinical Pharmacology in Odense. His career spans since 1996, focusing on drug-related education and research at SDU.

• Research interests:
  • Pharmacogenomics (e.g., genetic variants in tamoxifen metabolism)
  • Medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding (e.g., acetaminophen's neurodevelopmental effects)
  • Drug interactions (e.g., tamoxifen's pharmacokinetics)

Education & Teaching:

• Formal pedagogical training (2006, 2010)
• Coordinated drug-related education in the Master of Medicine program
• Teaching methods: Lecture, case-based, research-based, eLearn platforms
• Exam formats: Essay, MCQ, OSCE, oral exams

Supervision & Examination:

• Supervised 14 Master's students (1 active) and 4 undergraduate research year students (1 active)
• Co-supervised 9 PhD students (3 active) and served on 5 PhD assessment committees
• Member of Pharmacology Censor Corps; setter of national pharmacology exams

Research Impact:

• Active in pregnancy pharmacology and drug safety, with over 300 publications
• Recent work focuses on acetaminophen's fetal effects, tamoxifen interactions, and paternal drug exposure risks
• Contributor to Danish national guidelines and digital educational resources