Torkell Ellingsen

Torkell Ellingsen is a Clinical Professor at the Faculty of Health, Southern University of Denmark, and Head of Research at the Department of Clinical Research, Odense University Hospital. His work focuses on early diagnosis, cardiovascular comorbidity, prognosis, and pathogenesis in rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and spondyloarthropathy, integrating

• advanced imaging (PET-CT, MRI, ultrasound)
• immunological and molecular techniques
• epidemiological cohort studies

He leads investigator-initiated trials on microbiome transplantation and comorbidity interventions.

Education

• MD (1992), Aarhus University
• PhD (2000), Aarhus University
• Specialist in Rheumatology (2008), Danish National Healthboard

Research Trends
His publications (143+ journal articles) emphasize microbiome impacts on inflammatory arthritis, cardiovascular risk, and imaging biomarkers. Key subfields include

• microbiome-based therapies
• drug utilization patterns
• MRI-guided treatment strategies
• neuroimmunology of gut receptors
• patient-public involvement frameworks
• comorbidity management

Scientific Recognition

• Best Abstract Award, EULAR 2022
• Honored for interdisciplinary rheumatology research

Teaching & Supervision
He has taught medical students, nurses, and peers since 2008, overseeing exams for the K2 Module (Musculoskeletal & Blood Diseases). Supervised projects include fecal microbiota transplantation in psoriatic arthritis and vitamin D metabolites in rheumatoid arthritis.

Collaborative Efforts
Active in international networks like ATACC-RA and national committees, including the Danish Society of Rheumatology's guideline panels. Currently co-leads the Microbe-AID research center for gut-autoimmune disease links.