Robin Christensen

Robin Christensen is a Professor of Biostatistics and Clinical Epidemiology at the Clinical Institute of University of Southern Denmark, with dual appointments at KI (likely Karolinska Institutet) and OUH (Odense University Hospital), where he leads research in the Research Unit for Rheumatology in Odense.

His research interests span multiple areas within rheumatology and evidence-based medicine, with particular focus on:

• Biostatistics and clinical epidemiology methodology
• Rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory arthritis
• Knee osteoarthritis pathophysiology and treatment
• Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
• Randomized controlled trial design and interpretation
• Placebo effects in clinical research

Professor Christensen's recent publication portfolio demonstrates his leadership in evidence synthesis, particularly in rheumatology domains. His work includes methodological advancements in systematic reviews, network meta-analyses, and consensus methods like the OMERACT delphi surveys. His research increasingly focuses on practical clinical questions regarding osteoarthritis management, weight interventions, and crystal arthropathies.

His scientific contributions include:

• Extensive work on knee osteoarthritis interventions
• Development of core domain sets for rheumatic conditions
• Methodological research on evidence synthesis
• Studies examining patient selection and generalizability in clinical trials

Professor Christensen is an active educator, having conducted numerous courses on evidence synthesis, systematic reviews, and research methodology. His teaching portfolio includes specialized courses on GRADE methodology, risk of bias assessment, and handling controversial topics in evidence-based medicine. He has supervised multiple PhD students as indicated by his academic record.