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Anne-Marie MaiView profile

Professor

• Literary Studies
• Narrative Medicine
• Health Humanities
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Anne-Marie Mai is a Professor at the Department of Culture and Language, University of Southern Denmark. She is affiliated with the Centre for Uses of Literature and holds a prominent role in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of literature, healthcare, and cultural studies. Her work focuses on narrative medicine, the societal role of literature, and the analysis of cultural icons like Bob Dylan. Her research explores how literary engagement can enhance empathy in healthcare professions, particularly for pharmacists. She also investigates the relationship between literature and the Danish welfare state, examining themes like youth exclusion and welfare critique. Her studies on Bob Dylan examine his autobiographical techniques and cultural impact through interdisciplinary methodologies. Recent publications include studies on pharmacists' empathy development through narrative medicine courses, the societal implications of children's voices in literature, and cross-disciplinary readings of aging narratives in literature. Her work bridges literary analysis with public health and medical practice, emphasizing the practical applications of humanities in modern contexts. She actively participates in collaborative projects involving health humanities and has contributed to public debates on cultural policy and academic research funding. Her research demonstrates a commitment to both scholarly rigor and societal relevance.

• Children's Literature
• Girlhood Studies
• Fat Studies
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Maria Österlund is an Associate Professor in the Department of Culture, History and Philosophy at Åbo Akademi University, Faculty of Humanities, Psychology and Theology. She is based in Finland and conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of children's literature, girlhood studies, fat studies, and visual literacy. Her work is deeply embedded in Nordic literary traditions, particularly Finland-Swedish literature. Her research interests include: Girlhood and female adolescence in literature Fat studies and body representation in young adult novels Silence and narrative voice in children’s books Trauma, evacuation, and historical memory in picturebooks Multilingualism in early childhood literature Word art as both artistic expression and pedagogical tool Her recent publications reveal a strong thematic continuity, focusing on identity, embodiment, and literary form. She frequently collaborates with scholars such as Maria Lassén-Seger and contributes to edited volumes and critical anthologies. Her work bridges academic research and public discourse, often engaging with contemporary debates on children’s literature and education. She has received notable scientific awards, including: Astrid Lindgren Foundation’s Solkatten research grant (2001) Young & Promising Scholar award from the International Research Society for Children’s Literature (1999) Hagforsmedaljen (2015) Handledarepriset (2016) Kanslers guldkantsstipendium (2019) Maria Österlund is actively involved in advising and academic service, including doctoral thesis evaluations, peer review, editorial work, and organizing research networks and workshops. She is a principal researcher in two major projects: 'Swedish children’s literature research and criticism in Finland' and 'Scientific anthology on word art as an art form and pedagogy in Swedish in Finland'. These projects emphasize collaboration, critical analysis, and educational innovation. She also leads the Ordkonstnätverket (Word Art Network) at Åbo Akademi, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue around literary arts.

Maria Appel NissenView profile

Professor

• Child and Family Social Work
• Vulnerable Children and Families
• Welfare Policy
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Maria Appel Nissen is a Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Sociology and Social Work, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on social work with children and families across diverse contexts, including social authority work, home-based interventions, and cross-sector collaborations. She contributes to basic and applied research in social work, emphasizing welfare policies, interdisciplinary approaches, and partnerships with stakeholders. UN Sustainable Development Goals contributor Principal investigator in projects like ROSA (Robots in Social Work) and SOUL: COMMUNITY Her work explores emotional care practices, cost-effectiveness in social services, and the impact of neoliberalism on child welfare. Recent publications analyze children's well-being discourses, supervised contact complexities, and care ethics. She actively collaborates with organizations like Oslo Metropolitan University and the Journal of Comparative Social Work, while participating in research networks and conferences. Scientific activities include membership in the Danish RSE research network and contributions to thematic debates on child protection policies.

Martin Marchman AndersenView profile

Associate Professor

• Stigma
• Weight Stigma
• Mental Illness Stigma
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Martin Marchman Andersen is an Associate Professor at the National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, and active within the Center for Philosophy and Ethics of Health. His transdisciplinary work bridges philosophy with public health, collaborating with physicians, biologists, economists, and engineers to address ethical and conceptual challenges in health policy and practice. Ph.D. in Health, personal responsibility, and distributive justice from University of Copenhagen (2013) His research centers on stigma (particularly weight and mental illness stigma), sustainability conceptualization/quantification, and healthcare priority settings. Through philosophical analysis, he examines how stigma manifests in clinical interventions and public health policies, while critically evaluating environmental sustainability frameworks for public health systems. His work consistently challenges assumptions about personal responsibility in health and explores ethical implications of resource allocation. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) Deepening theoretical work on stigma definitions and manifestations, especially regarding weight and mental health; (2) Critical examination of sustainability metrics in public health with growing focus on planetary boundaries; (3) Ethical analysis of priority-setting frameworks that increasingly incorporates environmental considerations. His research maintains strong transdisciplinary connections between philosophy, epidemiology, and clinical practice. Andersen serves as principal supervisor for PhD candidate S. Wagner on the T2D Stigma project (2024-2027) investigating weight-related stigma in diabetes care. He leads the Research Council-funded project "Understanding stigma: Concept and measurement" (2025-2028) developing new stigma assessment tools. His institutional roles include teaching scientific theory, responsible conduct of research, and evidence-based health policy courses since 2020. He actively engages with public discourse through media contributions on maternity legislation, longevity ethics, and climate-health tradeoffs, demonstrating commitment to translating academic work into societal debate. His institutional base within the National Institute of Public Health provides infrastructure for collaborative research across Denmark's healthcare system.

Kristine M. Jensen de LópezView profile

Professor

• Developmental Psychology
• Child Language Development
• Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
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Kristine M. Jensen de López is a Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Communication and Psychology within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. She co-founded the university's Child Language Clinic and leads graduate programs in developmental psychology. Her work focuses on child language development, developmental language disorders (DLD), multilingualism, and inclusive education strategies for vulnerable children. Education: BA, MA (Cand.Psych.), and PhD in Psychology. Key roles include Co-PI of the Center for Human Animal Psychology (CHAP) and Danish representative in international networks like JustLang and IALP. Research Interests: DLD assessment, narrative analysis, multilingualism effects on cognition, and evidence-based interventions. Her clinical tools include the Mary Foundation's LæseLeg program for literacy promotion and grief therapy frameworks for youth. Grants & Projects: Active in 17 ongoing projects including MeRID (cross-linguistic sentence processing) and MultiplEYE (multilingual eye-tracking research). Has secured funding from Swiss National Science Foundation and EU COST actions. Awards: Multiple prizes including 2022 best abstract award, travel grants, and leadership roles in international initiatives. Lab/Teams: Leads the Children's Language Clinic and collaborates with the Center for Developmental & Applied Psychological Science. Supervises master's students in rehabilitation clinic placements.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Clinical Psychology
• Psychometrics
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Ane Knüppel is a specialized psychologist at Aalborg University Hospital under the Faculty of Medicine. Her work focuses on autism spectrum disorder (ASD), clinical psychology, and the application of the WHO-ICF framework in understanding disability and ability in neurodevelopmental conditions. She has contributed extensively to research on ASD outcomes in adolescents and young adults. Research Interests: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Psychometrics, WHO-ICF Framework, Developmental Disorders, Mental Health. Key Collaborations: Involvement in projects like ToSprog and NASUD, addressing bilingual language development and cognitive difficulties in children. Her recent publications emphasize cross-sectional analyses of ASD populations, comorbidity patterns, and policy implications. She has presented at major conferences such as BUCLD and COST meetings, highlighting her international research engagement. Academic activities include a PhD thesis from 2018 and participation in clinical studies involving institutions like the World Health Organization and Aalborg University.

• Statistical Modeling
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
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Katrine Harder Clemmensen is a Professor at the Department of Mathematical Sciences , University of Copenhagen . She specializes in statistical modeling , machine learning , and statistical evaluation of AI systems , with particular emphasis on low-resource domains , explainable modeling , and fair health/life science applications . External Employment: Co-founder & Chief Science Officer at Interhuman AI Research Trends (2024-2025): Focus on health applications of ML/AI Developing fair/explainable algorithms for clinical use Interdisciplinary work in psychiatry , microbiome analysis , and neuroimaging Methodological contributions to clustering , self-explainable models , and emotion recognition Selected Publications (2025): Gene co-expression networks in scRNAseq data Computational psychiatry applications in OCD Remote sensing for crop health microbiome studies Neurostimulation techniques beyond RGB light LLM bias analysis in STEM education

• Health Data Science
• AI in Medicine
• Genomics
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Kristoffer Sølvsten Burgdorf is an Associate Professor at the Department of Public Health, Section for Health Data Science and AI, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, and serves as a Guest Lecturer for the Loos Group. His work leverages large-scale health datasets, particularly from Danish blood donors, to advance public health research through computational and genomic approaches. His research spans Health Data Science , AI in Medicine , and Genomic Epidemiology , with specific focus on biomarker analysis, mental health disorders, infectious disease impacts, and genetic determinants of complex traits. He employs advanced statistical methods to investigate gene-environment interactions across diverse health outcomes using population-based cohorts. Recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and biomarker research within the Danish Blood Donor Study cohort, spanning fields from ophthalmology to neurology. His interdisciplinary work frequently examines inflammatory pathways, headache mechanisms, and psychiatric comorbidities, demonstrating consistent methodological rigor in large-scale data analysis. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text Advising and Grants: Information about students advised and grant funding was not provided in the text Labs and Teams: Active member of the DBDS Genomic Consortium conducting genetic research on blood donor cohorts Collaborator with the International Headache Genetic Consortium on migraine and headache studies Regularly partners with researchers across University of Copenhagen departments and international institutions

Marie KolmosView profile

Assistant Professor

• Education for Sustainability
• Children's Literature
• Aesthetics and Creativity in Pedagogy
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Marie Kolmos serves as Tenure Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Humanities, specializing in pedagogical-psychological, philosophical, and sociological dimensions of children's formation (Bildung), care practices, and relationships within educational contexts. Educational background: PhD in Educational Psychology, Roskilde University (2019) MA in Educational Psychology, Aarhus University (2011) Her research integrates place-based pedagogy, cultural geography, and social aesthetics to examine how materiality and spatial contexts shape children's experiences. Employing phenomenological, ecofeminist, and critical theoretical frameworks, she investigates human-place-nature interconnections in educational practices with emphasis on sustainability, children's literature, and creative aesthetics. Current projects explore worldcare pedagogy as a response to climate crisis through early childhood education. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals a cohesive focus on embedding sustainability within early childhood education via worldcare frameworks. Key trends include leveraging children's literature for environmental agency, developing dialogic reading practices for sustainability literacy, and reimagining care ethics through ecofeminist lenses to address climate anxiety. Her work consistently bridges theoretical innovation with practical pedagogical interventions in daycare settings. Scientific recognition: Award for best practice in School-Based Family Counseling for ‘Green transition and Worldcare in ECEC’ (August 2023) Professional activities include collaborative research with the Early Childhood Education Consortium on sustainability integration, though specific grant details and student supervision records are not publicly documented. Her methodological approach combines ethnographic fieldwork with phenomenological analysis across Nordic educational contexts. Dr. Kolmos maintains active partnerships with the Nordic Network for Early Childhood Sustainability Research, contributing to cross-institutional initiatives on climate-responsive pedagogy without dedicated laboratory facilities.

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Psychology
• Theory of Mind
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Peter Fleng Daniel serves as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Medicine at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. His clinical work is based at Ringstedgade 61, 4700 Næstved, with institutional ties to Blegdamsvej 3, 2200 København N, reflecting dual affiliations between Region Sjælland healthcare services and the university's medical faculty. His research focuses on psychometric evaluation of cognitive assessment tools for youth, particularly examining Theory of Mind development in children aged 8-14. This work bridges clinical psychiatry and developmental psychology, emphasizing culturally adapted diagnostic instruments for Scandinavian populations. His methodology integrates quantitative validation with practical clinical applications in pediatric mental health settings. Dr. Daniel's 2016 Frontiers in Psychology publication demonstrates significant scholarly impact with 12 Scopus citations and 215 Pure downloads, establishing him as a contributor to evidence-based assessment in child psychiatry. The study's focus on Danish-language adaptation highlights his commitment to region-specific clinical tools while advancing cross-cultural understanding of cognitive development metrics.

Rolf HvidtfeldtView profile

Associate Professor

• Interdisciplinary Science
• Science Communication
• Research Impact Strategies
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Rolf Hvidtfeldt is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University’s Department of Communication and Psychology, part of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. He co-leads the Humanomics Research Group and co-directs the FRONTIER Center for Advanced SSH. With a PhD, MA, and BA in philosophy, his research focuses on interdisciplinary science, research impact strategies, and AI ethics. He advises large-scale interdisciplinary projects in fields like biology, computer science, and policy-making. His current AI projects include 'Algorithms, Data, and Democracy' and 'Responsible AI for Value Creation.' Education: PhD, MA, and BA in Philosophy, specializing in philosophy of science and interdisciplinary studies. Research Interests - Interdisciplinary collaboration and epistemic integration - Societal impact of research - AI ethics and policy - Hybrid modeling in science - Knowledge transfer across disciplines - Micro-impact assessment frameworks Grants & Projects Responsible AI for Value Creation (Grundfos Foundation, 2023–2027) Algorithms, Data, and Democracy (Velux Foundations, 2020–2021) Mapping Knowledge Dissemination in SSH (2016–2021) Awards : None explicitly listed, but recognized for contributions to interdisciplinary research frameworks. Teaching & Advising Leadership in interdisciplinary research training Advisory roles for funding agencies and public organizations Labs/Teams : Humanomics Research Group, AI for the People Centre, FRONTIER Center.

Daria Morgounova SchwalbeView profile

Associate Professor

• Medical Communication
• Patient-Provider Communication
• Cognitive Ethnography
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Daria Morgounova Schwalbe is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), affiliated with the Clinical Institute (KI), Odense University Hospital (OUH), and the Center for Research in Patient Communication (Odense). Her interdisciplinary research bridges medical communication, sociolinguistics, and Arctic anthropology. Her research interests include medical communication , patient-provider interaction , cognitive ethnography , language ideologies , language shift , and indigenous cultures in the Arctic. She explores how language, culture, and cognition shape healthcare access and outcomes, particularly among marginalized populations such as Greenlanders in Denmark and Arctic indigenous communities. The recent publications (2020–2025) emphasize health communication, patient non-attendance, clinical training models, and public health challenges, reflecting a strong focus on practical healthcare applications. Earlier works (2004–2018) delve into linguistic dynamics among Yupik populations, using ethnographic fieldwork across Bering Strait. Collectively, her articles span themes of language contact , cultural identity , medical education , and health inequalities . She actively contributes to public discourse through commentaries in media outlets such as Altinget and academic journals, addressing issues like doctor-patient understanding and systemic healthcare barriers. She has been involved in multiple research projects and Danish Chukotka expeditions, integrating interdisciplinary methods. Her work is published in journals such as Clinical Epidemiology , Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development , Etudes Inuit Studies , and Alaska Journal of Anthropology . She holds a PhD from the University of Copenhagen (2010) on discourse in Arctic villages.

Dorte Toudal ViftrupView profile

Associate Professor

• Existential Psychology
• Spiritual Care
• Child and Family Psychology
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Dorte Toudal Viftrup is an Associate Professor at the Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, affiliated with the Research Unit of General Practice VIP and the FaCe - Family Focused Healthcare Research Center. She holds a PhD and MSc in Psychology, with additional roles as a psychologist and researcher at Videncenter for Rehabilitering og Palliation starting March 2025. Her work integrates clinical practice with academic research focused on existential and spiritual dimensions of healthcare. Research Focus: Viftrup's scholarship centers on existential-spiritual development across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on children, youth, and families in health crises. Her work examines: Existential psychology and spiritual care in palliative settings Child development of death concepts and life values Religious psychology in secular contexts Metaphor and language in existential education Family dynamics during serious illness and bereavement She employs qualitative methodologies including interviews, focus groups, and narrative analysis to explore how individuals construct meaning during health transitions. Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2020-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on spiritual/existential care in pediatric and palliative contexts. Key themes include: spiritual assessment tools for children, existential communication in aphasia patients, COVID-19's impact on youth identity, and training interventions for hospice staff. Methodologically, she favors qualitative designs with strong emphasis on lived experience narratives. Advising and Projects: Currently supervising PhD candidates Bloch, S.B. (meaningfulness/crises in youth) and Voetmann, S.S. (existential agency in young caregivers). Leads multiple projects including: "Samtaler om eksistentielle emner med børn" (Existential conversations with children) "Mellemtrins-projekt: kan man gå på vandet?" (Metaphor education) "Indskolingsbørns sorg og livsmod" (Schoolchildren's grief/life courage) Development of spiritual care training programs for hospices Collaborations: Affiliated with Research Unit of General Practice VIP and FaCe Research Center, with additional clinical partnerships at Hospice Sydfyn. Regularly conducts workshops on existential care for healthcare professionals.

Gritt OverbeckView profile

Associate Professor

• Implementation Research
• Primary Care
• Psycho-social Wellbeing in Children
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Gritt Overbeck serves as Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Department for Education in the Section of General Practice at the Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. She also functions as a Work Package Lead in research projects and serves as Editor for BMC Primary Care starting November 2024. Her educational background includes: PhD in Implementation Science from University of Copenhagen (2014-2017, awarded December 1, 2017) with thesis on 'Implementing Collaborative Care for anxiety and depression in Denmark' Master's degree in Language Psychology (Cand. mag. Sprogpsykologi) from University of Copenhagen (2009-2012, awarded August 1, 2012) with thesis on 'Secure Talks - communication in safety-critical environment' Overbeck's research primarily focuses on the development and evaluation of complex healthcare interventions that involve multiple stakeholders. Her work examines collaboration between general practice, hospitals, and municipalities to improve patient care pathways, with particular interest in implementation science, psycho-social wellbeing in children, and the intersection between scientific evidence and legislation. She applies methodologies including Normalization Process Theory and process evaluation to understand how healthcare innovations are integrated into practice. Her recent publications reveal strong trends in primary care research, child and adolescent mental health, implementation of complex interventions, and patient experiences. Much of her work centers on practical applications in Danish healthcare settings while contributing to international implementation science literature. She frequently employs qualitative and mixed methods approaches to understand healthcare processes and stakeholder perspectives. Her scientific recognition includes: Magda og Svend Aage Friederichs mindelegat (2024) Overbeck teaches the 'Early Patient Contact and Basic Ethics' course in the medical bachelor's program and research methodology in general practitioner specialist training. She supervises master's and bachelor's theses, primarily focusing on qualitative literature reviews examining patient or professional experiences. Her research has been supported by grants from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, Lundbeck Foundation, and Velux Foundation. She has held external positions including Senior Researcher at the University of Southern Denmark (September 2021-February 2023) and will serve as Editor for BMC Primary Care starting November 2024. Her current research includes the 'FamilyWellbeing in General Practice' project investigating implementation of enhanced psychosocial interventions in child health examinations, and the 'LightCom' project studying patient experiences in weight loss interventions across Denmark and England.

萩原 広道View profile

Lecturer

• Developmental Cognitive Science
• Language Acquisition
• Developmental Psychology
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Hiromichi Hagihara is a Lecturer at Osaka University's Graduate School of Human Sciences, where he conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of developmental psychology, cognitive science, and rehabilitation. He also holds part-time positions at Osaka Seikei University as a lecturer in Nursing and serves as a visiting researcher at RIKEN and the University of Tokyo's WPI-IRCN. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in child development and education. Dr. Hagihara earned his PhD in Human and Environmental Studies from Kyoto University in 2021. His educational background includes a Master's degree from Kyoto University (2018) and undergraduate studies in both Natural Sciences and Health Sciences (Occupational Therapy) at Kyoto University. Dr. Hagihara's research focuses on early language development, particularly the structure and evolution of "words" and "meaning" in infants and young children. He investigates how children acquire language within social contexts and how this relates to their cognitive and motor development. His work also explores quantitative assessment tools for pediatric rehabilitation, aiming to bridge the gap between clinical practice and scientific research. He advocates for connecting academic disciplines and connecting research with practical application in the field. His recent publications show a strong emphasis on developmental cognitive science, with particular focus on children's language acquisition, forgiveness understanding, and scale errors. His interdisciplinary approach combines methodologies from psychology, neuroscience, and rehabilitation science to examine child development from multiple perspectives. 2024 Osaka University Award for Young Faculty 2024 Best Poster Award at Japan Baby Science Society 2024 Many Babies Certificate of Achievement 2024 Excellent Award at Osaka University Student Research Presentation 2022 Top Downloaded Article in Infancy journal Dr. Hagihara actively mentors students through research projects, including the development of the educational board game "DAIGAKU," which simulates university life experiences. He has secured multiple competitive research grants, including a Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on infant social interactions and language development. He leads the Osaka University Babylab (https://babylab.hus.osaka-u.ac.jp/), which conducts cutting-edge research on infant cognition and language development. His team collaborates with researchers internationally, including at the University of Warwick, Trinity College Dublin, and the ManyBabies consortium.