Thomas Rune Nielsen

Thomas Rune Nielsen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Social Sciences. His work focuses on cross-cultural neuropsychological assessment with particular attention to dementia diagnostics and cognitive testing in diverse populations.

• Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen
• Department of Psychology
• Active researcher with numerous publications in 2024-2025

Dr. Nielsen's research interests center on cross-cultural neuropsychology, with emphasis on diagnostics and examination methods. His work addresses ethnic inequality in dementia investigation and treatment, development of case-finding instruments for cognitive impairment among elderly patients, and cultural factors in cognitive test performance. He investigates cognitive failures among traumatized refugees and ethnic differences in Alzheimer's biomarkers, with a particular focus on bilingual populations with Arabic as their primary language.

Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on validating cognitive screening instruments across multicultural settings, examining ethnic influences on Alzheimer's biomarkers, and developing culturally appropriate assessment tools for dementia disorders. His work spans memory clinic settings, general practice environments, and multinational European collaborations.

Dr. Nielsen is actively involved with the Danish Dementia Research Centre, contributing to the integration of patient care, clinical research, and educational services. His collaborative work extends across multiple European countries and involves interdisciplinary teams focused on improving dementia assessment and care for ethnically diverse populations.