Dorte Glintborg

Dorte Glintborg is a Clinical Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, affiliated with the Department of Clinical Research, Research Unit of Endocrinology (Odense), and collaborating institutions Karolinska Institute (KI) and Odense University Hospital (OUH). She specializes in endocrinology, diabetes, and gender-affirming hormone therapy.

• DrMed in Endocrine and metabolic characteristics in polycystic ovary syndrome (2015)
• PhD in Endokrine og metaboliske forhold ved hirsutisme (2005)

Her research focuses on endocrinology, particularly in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), gestational diabetes, thyroid autoimmunity, and long-term effects of gender-affirming hormone therapy. She leads studies on cardiovascular outcomes, autoimmune disease incidence, and metabolic profiles in transgender populations.

• Recent work includes meta-analyses on pregnancy complications
• Prospective cohort studies on GAHT effects
• Collaborative research across Denmark and international institutions

She contributes to teaching and supervision in endocrinology-related courses and has been featured in 24 media contributions, including announcements about her professorial appointment focused on transgender healthcare advancements.