Bente Finsen

Bente Finsen serves as an External Lecturer within the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Copenhagen, contributing to academic instruction and research in neuroscientific disciplines. Her institutional affiliation is anchored at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (SUND), as indicated by her email domain sund.ku.dk.

Dr. Finsen's research program centers on pathological mechanisms in the central nervous system, with three core pillars: (1) Neuroinflammatory responses in viral infections and cytokine signaling pathways, (2) Cellular and molecular adaptations following cerebral ischemia, including microglial dynamics and penumbral evolution, and (3) Neurodegenerative processes in Alzheimer's disease, particularly synaptic protein alterations. Her methodology integrates molecular biology, histopathology, and in vivo modeling across rodent and human postmortem systems.

Analysis of her 7 publications (1996–2023) reveals evolving research trajectories: Early work (1996–2001) established foundational insights into ischemic stroke pathology using rat models, characterizing microglial activation and molecular markers like GAP-43. Mid-career studies (2012–2014) pivoted toward neurovirology and interferon responses, examining compartmentalized immune reactions in the CNS. Her latest research (2023) employs advanced radioligand techniques to quantify SV2A in Alzheimer's disease, reflecting contemporary focus on molecular neuroimaging biomarkers. Consistently, her work bridges basic neuroscience and translational applications through rigorous experimental design.

Collaborative networks span prominent neuroscience institutions, with co-authors from University of Copenhagen departments including Experimental Medicine and Immunology. Her publications appear in high-impact journals such as Journal of Virology, Glia, and Neurobiology of Aging, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach across neurology, immunology, and molecular medicine.