Blánaid Hicks

Blánaid Hicks is a researcher at the Institute for Health Services Research within the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Southern Denmark. Her work focuses on clinical pharmacology and pharmacoepidemiology, particularly analyzing drug safety and cancer risks.

• Key Research Areas:
  • Cohort and case-control studies
  • GLP-1 agonists and thyroid cancer
  • Glucocorticoids in breast cancer
  • Gabapentinoid utilization trends
  • Psychotropic medication in glioma patients

Recent Publications: Her studies (2023–2025) investigate drug-cancer associations, including GLP-1 agonists, glucocorticoids, and gabapentinoids, using large-scale Danish and international data. Collaborations span Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Wales.