Birthe Lykke Riegels Thomsen

Birthe Lykke Riegels Thomsen serves as a Part-time Lecturer and External Lecturer in the Section of Biostatistics within the Department of Public Health at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Her academic work focuses on applying statistical methodologies to address critical questions in medical and public health research.

Her research interests span multiple domains including biostatistics, epidemiology, cancer research, occupational health, and public health studies. Thomsen has made significant contributions in analyzing metabolic syndrome in pediatric stem cell transplant recipients, cognitive impairment in young cancer patients, and the relationship between occupational factors and health outcomes. Her methodological expertise is evident in her work on statistical evaluation of risk factors and objective measurement techniques in clinical studies.

Analysis of her publication record reveals a strong focus on medical statistics with particular emphasis on oncology applications (40% of recent work), occupational health (30%), and public health studies (30%). Her research frequently employs longitudinal study designs, multicentre collaborations, and advanced statistical methodologies to address complex health questions. She has developed particular expertise in analyzing late effects of cancer treatments and occupational risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders.

Thomsen maintains active collaborations with leading researchers at the University of Copenhagen including Schmiegelow K., Rugulies R., and Juhler M., contributing to high-impact publications in journals such as The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, Pediatric Transplantation, and Frontiers in Pediatrics. Her work demonstrates consistent methodological rigor and clinical relevance across diverse health domains.