Torben Breindahl

Torben Breindahl is a Medical Scientist and Hospital Chemist at North Denmark Regional Hospital with strong academic affiliations to Aalborg University's Faculty of Medicine. Holding an M.Sc. (1993) and European Specialist certification in Laboratory Medicine (2016), he bridges clinical practice and academic research in toxicology and analytical chemistry.

His educational background includes:

• M.Sc. (1993)
• European Specialist in Laboratory Medicine (EuSpLM) (2016)

Breindahl's research centers on developing analytical methods for medical drugs and drugs-of-abuse using chromatography and mass spectrometry. His work spans clinical toxicology, glucuronidation research of pharmaceuticals and narcotics, and patient safety in drug testing. With a strong fingerprint in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science (100% Ropivacaine research), his expertise extends to Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry, Hydroxybutyric Acid analysis, and Metabolite identification.

His publication record shows consistent output since 1993 with 42 research outputs including 28 journal articles, 6 letters, and 3 commentaries. Recent work (2023-2025) focuses on prison drug use prevalence, counterfeit medicines, amphetamine testing in ADHD treatment, and cannabis-based therapies for elderly patients. His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration across Danish medical institutions.

Professional recognition includes:

• European Specialist in Laboratory Medicine (EuSpLM)

Breindahl actively engages with media on drug policy issues, with 7 press/media appearances from 2012-2023 covering topics like HHC ('legal hash'), rising drug testing practices, and designer drugs challenging public health. His work has generated significant academic attention with 23 Mendeley readers and social media mentions. He collaborates extensively within Denmark's medical research community, particularly with colleagues like Hindersson P. and Rasmussen H.H., focusing on practical applications of toxicology in clinical settings.