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Ditte Alexandra Winther-Lindqvist is a Professor at the Danish Institute of Education (Aarhus University), specializing in Educational Psychology. Her work focuses on early childhood education, pedagogy of care, play theory, and grief psychology, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and ethical practices in educational settings. Research Interests: Ethics of care, pedagogy, children's wellbeing, play dynamics, grief in educational contexts, and sustainable development goals. Projects: Leads the UNESCO CHAIR initiative 'Supporting Early Years Care and Education' (2022–2027) and contributes to 'Strengthening pedagogical care in daycare institutions' (2024–2027). Scientific Awards: Recipient of the 2023 Award for best practice in School-Based Family Counseling for ‘Green transition and Worldcare in ECEC’. Collaborations: Active in international networks, including the International Society for Theoretical Psychology (ISTP) and the International Play Association, Denmark.

• Educational Psychology
• Early Childhood Education
• Pedagogy of Care
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Søren Andkjær is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics at the University of Southern Denmark, Faculty of Health Sciences. He is affiliated with the Research Unit of Active Living, where he conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of outdoor recreation, health, and cultural practices. His work emphasizes participatory approaches and real-world impact through community engagement and public dissemination. Research Interests: His primary research areas include friluftsliv as a cultural phenomenon, outdoor education, the health-promoting potential of outdoor environments, and safety in outdoor activities. He explores how nature-based experiences contribute to personal development, mental health, and social cohesion, particularly among children and adolescents. The recent articles reflect a strong trend in environmental health, outdoor education, and digital engagement with nature . His work combines qualitative methodologies such as thematic analysis and netnography with systematic reviews and participatory design, focusing on Danish and international contexts including New Zealand. Key themes include children’s active living in coastal areas, friluftsliv therapy for mental health, and the cultural significance of online outdoor communities. Scientific Engagement: Active contributor to conferences and public discourse on outdoor life and health. Regularly featured in Danish media discussing nature, health, and community. Editorial board member for research journals and peer reviewer. Søren Andkjær is actively involved in teaching and supervision, particularly in courses related to active outdoor life and event design in outdoor spaces. He has led and participated in research projects evaluating programs that promote children’s engagement with nature. His collaborative network spans academia, public organizations, and community initiatives, reflecting a commitment to translating research into practice. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. Labs and Research Units: He is a key member of the Research Unit of Active Living, which investigates how physical activity in natural and urban outdoor environments can promote health and wellbeing across the lifespan.

• Outdoor Education
• Friluftsliv
• Health Promotion
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Kiyoto Kasai is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Neuropsychiatry at the Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo. As a Principal Investigator, he leads research on biological mechanisms of psychosis onset and early intervention strategies, utilizing neuroimaging (MRI, MR spectroscopy), EEG, and cohort studies like the Tokyo TEEN Cohort. He is a key figure in Japan’s national brain project Brain/MINDS 2.0 and focuses on adolescent mental health, schizophrenia, and 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. Education: M.D. (1995), Ph.D. in Psychiatry (2004) from the University of Tokyo Key Research Areas: Neuroimaging, Clinical Neurophysiology, Adolescent Brain Development, Translational Neuroscience His work bridges biological and psychosocial research, including large-scale cohort studies, clinical epidemiology, and molecular biology. Recent publications highlight his focus on suicide prevention in adolescents, psychosis prediction, and neurochemical mechanisms in psychiatric disorders. Scientific awards include: Distinguished Investigator Award (2003) Young Investigator Award (2008) Kasai’s team collaborates internationally on projects like Brain/MINDS Beyond, aiming to uncover brain maturation mechanisms in the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) generation. The department also emphasizes patient-centered care through initiatives like the AYA Generation Center and specialized programs for 22q11.2 deletion syndrome.

• Neuroimaging
• Clinical Neurophysiology
• Psychiatric Disorders
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Marlene Briciet Lauritsen is a Clinical Professor at Aalborg University, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and the Department of Clinical Medicine. Her research focuses on child and adolescent psychiatry, with particular emphasis on Autism Spectrum Disorder , ADHD , sensory processing anomalies , medical comorbidity , and parent-child communication dynamics . Developed online psychiatric screening tools for youth with complex circulatory conditions (Fontan circulation) Investigated adult attachment representations in parents of autistic children Contributed to systematic reviews on parent-mediated autism interventions Designed clinical frameworks for Guided Self-Determination in ADHD comorbidity In 2020, she received the Educational Prize from the Association of Young Psychiatrists . Her work has been featured in 12 media contributions , including debates on psychiatric policy and child mental health services. Current projects include: "Exercise as a medium to support adolescents with mental health challenges" (2025-2030) "Sensory processing anomalies" (2025-2025) "Systematic review of autism interventions" (2025) She actively collaborates with researchers across Denmark and internationally, with publications appearing in PLOS ONE , Frontiers in Psychology , and Cardiology in the Young .

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Professor Kirsten Cater is Professor of Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Bristol and Associate Pro Vice Chancellor (Education & Students). She directs research enhancing human-environment interactions through mobile/sensor technologies. Her pioneering work spans location-based experiences, VR applications, crowdsourced data collection, and tangible interfaces for elderly users. Current projects include VR for adolescent oncology and co-design methods for minoritized older adults. As Co-Director of the Pervasive Media Studio, she leads cross-sector innovation in pervasive computing. She founded the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, creating interdisciplinary programs for developing 21st-century innovators. Her educational leadership includes developing the Temple Quarter Campus as Associate Dean for the Faculty of Engineering.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Virtual Reality
• Crowdsourcing
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Merete Møller is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics at the University of Southern Denmark's Faculty of Health Sciences. She also holds an Associate Professor position at the Center for Muscle and Joint Health and is affiliated with the Research Unit of Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy. Her research profile demonstrates extensive expertise in sports medicine and injury prevention. Dr. Møller's research interests focus primarily on sports injury epidemiology and prevention, with particular emphasis on youth and women's sports. Her work spans multiple sports disciplines including handball, football (soccer), and general athletic performance. She specializes in prospective cohort studies examining injury risk factors, training load monitoring, and the implementation of injury prevention programs in real-world settings. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on youth sports injury prevention, particularly in handball and football. Her research employs diverse methodologies including prospective cohort studies, randomized controlled trials, and mixed-methods approaches. Key themes include sex differences in injury patterns, analgesic use among youth athletes, and the development of validated tools for health monitoring in sports contexts. Dr. Møller leads the HAPPY (Health And Performance Promotion in Youth) research program, which focuses on implementing injury prevention strategies in youth handball. She has managed research projects including the '5T Pilotprojekt' in Odense municipality's sports classes, examining training loads, well-being, and development environments for talents. Her collaborative network spans international institutions, with significant work conducted with Norwegian researchers on women's football injury prevention.

• Sports Medicine
• Injury Prevention
• Sports Biomechanics
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Peter Vuust is a Professor at the Center for Music in the Brain, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University. With over 397 publications and 22 ongoing or completed research projects, his work bridges neuroscience, music cognition, and clinical applications. His research spans multiple decades with significant publication output from 2000-2025, showing increasing productivity in recent years with 27 publications in 2024 and 19 in 2025. His research interests focus on music cognition and neuroscience, particularly examining how the brain processes musical elements like rhythm, harmony, and beauty. Vuust employs advanced neuroimaging techniques including fMRI, MEG, and EEG to investigate auditory processing, neural entrainment, and the relationship between music training and cognitive abilities. Key areas include mismatch negativity, auditory cortex function, brain networks, and functional connectivity during music perception. His work spans fundamental research on rhythm perception and musical beauty to clinical applications involving cochlear implants and music therapy. Vuust's recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on the neural correlates of musical experience, with particular attention to rhythm perception, musical beauty, and the relationship between music training and sensory processing. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaborations and combines behavioral measures with neuroimaging to provide comprehensive insights into music cognition. Current research directions include studying rhythmic complexity, neural entrainment, music's therapeutic applications for sleep, and the development of music processing skills in cochlear implant users. Professor Vuust actively engages with the public through numerous presentations and media appearances, including recent talks at Roskilde Oplysningsforbund, Lægeforeningen, Folkekirkens Uddannelses- og Videnscenter, Djursland Jazzfestival, and HerningErMusik in 2024. His research is supported by various funding sources including Helsefonden (Danish Health Foundation), with multiple ongoing projects exploring musical rhythm, neural entrainment, developmental aspects of music processing, and music's therapeutic applications. At the Center for Music in the Brain, Vuust collaborates with researchers including Elvira Brattico, Simone Dalla Bella, Morten Kringelbach, and Bjorn Petersen. His interdisciplinary team spans neuroscience, musicology, and clinical medicine, working together to unravel the complex relationship between music and the brain through both basic and applied research.

• Music Cognition
• Neuroscience
• Brain Imaging
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Jan Christian Brønd is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics at the University of Southern Denmark, where he is affiliated with RICH - Research In Childhood Health. His work bridges clinical biomechanics, public health, and pediatric physical activity research. University: University of Southern Denmark Department: Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics Research Group: RICH - Research In Childhood Health His research focuses on physical activity, sedentary behavior, motor skill development in children, and the use of accelerometers for objective measurement in clinical and population settings. He investigates health outcomes in children, individuals with multimorbidity, and chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and multiple sclerosis. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on randomized controlled trials, longitudinal interventions, and device-based data collection. Key themes include childhood obesity prevention, inflammation in chronic disease, rehabilitation in neurological conditions, and the impact of screen time on physical activity. Scientific contributions include high-impact studies published in journals like Nature Medicine , BMJ Public Health , and European Journal of Sport Science . He has taught courses such as Clinical Movement Analysis , Learning and Cognition , and Best Practice in Childhood Physical Activity and Health . He has also supervised students and led components of major research trials. Public engagement includes media appearances discussing calorie expenditure beyond gym settings. His research network spans national and international collaborations, particularly in public health and chronic disease management.

• Physical Activity
• Childhood Health
• Clinical Biomechanics
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Anne Katrine Pagsberg serves as a Clinical Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. Her clinical and research work is focused in the specialized field of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, with offices located at Nordre Ringvej 26-67 in Glostrup and Blegdamsvej 3 in Copenhagen N. Professor Pagsberg's research primarily centers on obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents, with particular emphasis on emotion regulation difficulties, parent-child interactions, and treatment approaches. Her work also extends to ADHD, non-suicidal self-injury, and the impact of parental mental health conditions on child development. She employs multi-informant and multi-method approaches in her clinical research, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to understand complex psychiatric presentations in young people. Analysis of her recent publication record (2025) reveals a strong focus on clinical interventions for youth mental health conditions, with significant attention to OCD treatment protocols, emotion regulation therapies, and novel approaches to addressing sleep disturbances in ADHD. Her research demonstrates interdisciplinary collaboration across psychiatry, neuroscience, and clinical psychology domains, with several studies utilizing advanced methodologies including neuroimaging and computational modeling. Professor Pagsberg maintains active clinical and research collaborations across Denmark and internationally, as evidenced by her extensive publication record of 124 research outputs, primarily consisting of journal articles (97), reviews (14), and various other scholarly contributions. Her work appears in high-impact journals including World Psychiatry, Journal of Anxiety Disorders, and Psychiatry Research, indicating significant recognition within the psychiatric research community.

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Emotion Regulation
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Anne Marie Kanstrup is a **Professor** and **Pro-rector** at **Aalborg University**, affiliated with the *Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities* and the *Department of Culture and Learning*. Her research focuses on participatory design, assistive technology, and inclusive digital solutions for vulnerable populations, such as individuals with cognitive disabilities or severe physical impairments. She leads or participates in high-impact projects like the *Center for Rehabilitation Robotics*, developing exoskeletons and assistive technologies for severely disabled individuals. Her work emphasizes user involvement and interdisciplinary collaboration, addressing challenges in healthcare, education, and technology design. Key research themes include participatory design methodologies, digital coping strategies for youth with disabilities, and mobile health (mHealth) applications for chronic disease management. Her recent publications explore topics like exoskeleton usability, digital inclusion of disabled youth, and shared decision-making in healthcare. As Pro-rector, she drives initiatives such as the *PBL Digital Masterplan* to integrate digital learning tools into university education. Her activities include organizing workshops on creativity in technology design and advising on policies for health informatics and academic innovation. Notable projects include user-centered development of the EXOTIC exoskeleton and collaborative studies on mHealth applications for adolescents with knee pain. Her work bridges academic research with practical implementation, emphasizing societal impact and user empowerment.

• Participatory Design
• Assistive Technology
• Health Informatics
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Ayo Wahlberg is Professor and Head of the Department of Anthropology at the University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Social Sciences. He has held key academic and leadership roles since joining the university, including Deputy Head (2018–2022) and Head of Department (2023–ongoing). His research is deeply interdisciplinary, bridging medical anthropology, science and technology studies (STS), and the social study of biomedicine. PhD in Sociology, London School of Economics and Political Science (awarded 2007) MSc and BSc in Social Science & International Development Studies, Roskilde University, Denmark (1995–2001) His research centers on the intersections of technoscience, health, and everyday life. Major themes include fertility exhaustion , chronic living , selective reproduction , and the modernization of traditional herbal medicine . His work often employs assemblage ethnography to analyze how laws, institutions, and expertise shape lived experiences. He led the ERC-funded VITAL project (2015–2021) on quality of life and chronic illness across Denmark, South Korea, Austria, and Turkey. His current research explores falling fertility rates and the societal impacts of genetic predisposition in welfare states. His 15 most recent publications span topics from long COVID and cancer surveillance to embryo editing and diabetes self-management. These works reflect a consistent focus on the entanglement of medical technologies, governance, and personal experience, with strong geographical diversity and methodological rigor. His scholarship appears in leading journals such as Social Science & Medicine , Medical Anthropology , and Anthropology & Medicine . Wahlberg has received significant recognition through research grants from the European Research Council and the Danish Council for Independent Research. He is an active contributor to academic discourse through editorial work, conference participation, and public engagement. He supervises graduate students and teaches in areas including medical anthropology, theory of science, and global development. He is affiliated with research groups Health and Life Conditions and Techne at the University of Copenhagen. His collaborative network spans institutions in Europe and Asia, particularly China and Vietnam.

• Medical Anthropology
• Science and Technology Studies (STS)
• Anthropology of Biomedicine
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Katrine Strandberg-Larsen is a Professor in the Section of Epidemiology within the Department of Public Health at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. She serves as Head of Graduate Programme in Public Health & Epidemiology and leads the EATus research program focused on eating disorders in adolescence. Her work centers on the Danish National Birth Cohort, where she is currently PI of the 25-year follow-up. PhD in Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen (2009) MSc in Public Health, University of Copenhagen (2004) BSc in Public Health, University of Copenhagen (2002) Professor Strandberg-Larsen's research investigates how early life conditions affect fetal, child, and adolescent health and well-being. Her primary focus areas include reproductive epidemiology, life-course epidemiology, and the relationship between prenatal exposures and neurodevelopmental and mental health outcomes. She utilizes data from the Danish National Birth Cohort and nationwide registries to examine eating disorders, mental health trajectories, and the impact of early life exposures on long-term health outcomes. Her work bridges epidemiological methodology with practical public health applications. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on longitudinal cohort studies examining mental health outcomes in children and adolescents, with particular attention to eating disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, and the impact of socioeconomic factors. The research consistently leverages Denmark's comprehensive registry data alongside prospective birth cohort information, showing methodological sophistication in handling complex longitudinal datasets and examining causal pathways in child health. Professor Strandberg-Larsen has secured significant research funding as principal investigator, including grants from Centre for Childhood Health, Sapere Aude, and Horizon2020. She has supervised over 20 bachelor students, 26 master students, 15 PhD students, and 4 postdocs. Her institutional responsibilities include serving on the Faculty Board and leading graduate education programs. Her research leadership extends to international collaborations through projects like ATHLETE, TEMPO, and LifeCycle, demonstrating her prominence in European epidemiological research networks focused on early life exposures and lifelong health trajectories.

• Reproductive epidemiology
• Perinatal epidemiology
• Pediatric epidemiology
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Guido Rubboli is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Clinical Medicine at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. He also serves as a Senior Consultant at the Danish Epilepsy Center in Dianalund. With extensive international experience in epilepsy research and treatment, Professor Rubboli has made significant contributions to the field of clinical epileptology. His educational background includes a Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Bologna (1984, cum laude), Specialization in Neurology from the University of Bologna (1988, cum laude), and specialized training in Clinical Electroencephalography and Epileptology under Prof. H. Gastaut in Marseille (1985). Professor Rubboli's research focuses on epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, clinical neurophysiology, epilepsy genetics, and EEG. His work spans from fundamental research on genetic epilepsies to clinical applications in presurgical evaluation and treatment of drug-resistant focal epilepsies. He has developed expertise in the analysis of ictal motor behaviors, emotion processing in epilepsy, and genetic aspects of epileptic disorders. His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on genetic epilepsy syndromes, treatment outcomes, and advanced analytical approaches to epilepsy classification. His numerous scientific awards include Best Oral Communication at the National Congress of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (1992) and multiple Best Poster Presentations at the same congress (1995, 1996). Professor Rubboli has supervised several PhD students including Stefano Meletti, Romana Rizzi, Katrine Johannesen, and Joanna Gesche. He has received numerous research grants, including from the Japanese Epilepsy Association, Italian Ministry of University and Research, Danish Epilepsy Society, and NHMRC-Australian Government. His grant portfolio reflects his expertise across multiple dimensions of epilepsy research, from basic mechanisms to clinical applications. He chairs several important commissions including the Commission of the Video-EEG Library of the Italian League Against Epilepsy and the Safety Board of the European Epilepsy Monitoring Units Association. He is actively involved with the International League Against Epilepsy and serves on editorial boards for journals including Epileptic Disorders (Associate Editor since 2017) and Behavioural Neurology (Associate Editor since 2015).

• Epilepsy
• Epilepsy Surgery
• Clinical Neurophysiology
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Anne Kær Gejl is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, where she conducts research in the Research Unit of Exercise Epidemiology. Her work bridges public health, exercise science, and educational psychology, with a strong focus on physical activity's role in cognitive and mental health development among children and adolescents. Her research interests center on physical activity , cognitive function (especially inhibitory control and executive function), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) , and child development . She investigates how structured physical activity and screen-free interventions can enhance pre-reading, spelling, and mental health outcomes in young populations. Her work often employs randomized controlled trials , systematic reviews , and population-based studies , reflecting a rigorous methodological approach. Recent publications highlight trends in embodied learning , digital screen use , and feasibility of behavioral interventions . Her research consistently emphasizes the integration of physical activity into educational settings to support both academic and psychological well-being. Scientific Awards: None listed in the provided text. Anne Kær Gejl actively mentors students, including PhD candidates such as Anne Sofie Bøgh Malling and Lars Damsgaard. She has been involved in significant research grants related to physical activity interventions and educational outcomes, though specific grant names are not detailed. Her collaborative network includes researchers from public health, sports science, and education disciplines. She is part of the Research Unit of Exercise Epidemiology, contributing to team-based studies on youth health, physical activity monitoring, and cognitive development. Her lab engages in both experimental and observational research, often in school and community settings.

• Exercise Epidemiology
• Physical Activity
• Cognitive Function
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Sofie Koch is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Southern Denmark's Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics within the Faculty of Health Sciences. She maintains active research affiliations with multiple units including the Research Unit of Active Living, Research Unit of Sport and Health Sciences, and FIIBL - Research and Implementation Centre for Human Movement and Learning. Her research focuses on physical activity interventions in Danish school settings, with particular emphasis on implementation science, childhood obesity prevention, and policy evaluation. Key interests include digital screen impacts on adolescent activity, high-intensity exercise programs for schoolchildren, and frontline worker behavior in health program adoption. Her work employs mixed-methods approaches including cluster RCTs, focus groups, and cross-sectional population studies. Recent publications demonstrate strong trends in school-based physical activity implementation across Denmark, with significant emphasis on dose-response relationships in exercise interventions and barriers to program adoption in public education systems. Her research consistently targets Danish adolescent populations with practical applications for national health policy. Professional activities include conference presentations on physical activity implementation barriers (2019), drowning prevention research (2017), and co-organizing the Nordic seminar on School Swimming (2016). Her work shows substantial engagement with Danish public health initiatives through the Generation Healthy Kids study. Research metrics indicate growing impact with multiple publications generating Mendeley readership (6-21 readers) and early citations, particularly in the Journal of Sports Sciences and Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. Her ORCID profile (0000-0002-9404-5001) documents 31 research outputs including 14 journal articles, 7 conference abstracts, and a PhD thesis.

• Physical Activity
• Exercise Interventions
• School Health Policy
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