Rikke Faebo Larsen

Rikke Faebo Larsen is a researcher at the Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, affiliated with the Research unit of Haematology at Odense University Hospital. Her work focuses on improving outcomes for patients with hematological malignancies, particularly multiple myeloma.

Dr. Larsen's research interests include:

• Multiple Myeloma treatment and management
• Exercise interventions for cancer patients
• Quality of life assessment in hematological malignancies
• Bone disease management in myeloma patients
• Rehabilitation engineering approaches for cancer survivors
• Pain management strategies for multiple myeloma patients

Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on exercise interventions for multiple myeloma patients, with several randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews examining how physical activity impacts physical function, bone health, and quality of life. She has also contributed to research on intensive care platforms and patient experiences with pain management.

Dr. Larsen serves on the Danish Health Authority working group for revision of care pathways for myeloma (Sundhedsstyrelsen arbejdsgruppe for revision af pakkeforløb for myelomatose) since 2020 and has presented her work at numerous conferences including the EMMY-study on exercise in multiple myeloma.

Her research has received media attention in Denmark, with coverage discussing how newly diagnosed myeloma patients can benefit from exercise, and her publications have been widely shared on academic platforms and social media.