Christine Nellemann

Christine Nellemann is Provost at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), a senior academic and administrative leadership role within the Office of the President. She is actively involved in research, policy engagement, and public communication on food safety, toxicology, and sustainable food systems.

Research Interests: Her work centers on toxicology, particularly endocrine-disrupting chemicals such as parabens, pesticides, and phthalates. She investigates their effects on hormonal systems, including thyroid and sex hormones, and evaluates chemical mixtures and risk assessment methodologies. Her research extends to sustainable agriculture, CRISPR technology, antimicrobial resistance, and the ethical and societal dimensions of scientific innovation.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward science-policy integration, emphasizing the role of scientific evidence in shaping sustainable food systems, climate resilience, and public health. Themes include food safety in environmental crises, ethical use of biotechnology, AI bias, and research funding for green transition.

• Science Policy Advocacy: Criticized government cuts to sustainability research.
• Food Safety Leadership: Contributed to assessments of chemical risks in tattoo inks and Baltic Sea gas leak impacts.
• Biotechnology Ethics: Advocated for responsible use of CRISPR in agriculture.
• Global Health: Engaged in antimicrobial resistance surveillance and capacity building.

Christine Nellemann has supervised PhD students and served as an examiner in doctoral projects. She has participated in numerous research projects, including those on vitamin D and cancer risk, fetal programming of metabolic syndrome, and alcohol-related breast cancer. While specific grants are not listed, her project involvement indicates significant research funding acquisition. She is a member of expert groups such as the Danish Council on Ethics and contributes regularly to media and public discourse on science and sustainability.

She is affiliated with research networks focusing on food safety, chemical risk, and sustainable development, and has delivered guest lectures and conference presentations internationally.