Dorte Skytt Jensen

Dorte Skytt Jensen serves as a Special Consultant in the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. Her role falls under Administration and Operations, where she provides leadership support for the ILF leader team and Head of Department. Holding a Ph.D. in Neuropharmacology and Biochemistry, she actively contributes to retinal neuropharmacology research through publications and collaborations.

Education

• Ph.D. in Neuropharmacology and Biochemistry

Research Interests

Dr. Jensen's work centers on metabolic interactions in retinal health and disease, with emphasis on Müller glial cells as metabolic supporters for neurons. Her research investigates lactate shuttling, mitochondrial function, and glutamate metabolism in retinal ganglion cell survival, directly addressing pathologies like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. She employs advanced techniques including cell culture models (MIO-M1 line), metabolic flux analysis, and neuroprotection assays to explore therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative eye diseases.

Publications

Her 2016-2019 publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory focused on retinal metabolism, particularly the neuroprotective role of lactate and metabolic partnerships between Müller cells and neurons. These studies consistently demonstrate how mitochondrial dysfunction and metabolic disturbances contribute to retinal degeneration, establishing foundational knowledge for targeting metabolic pathways in retinal disease treatment.

Awards

• No scientific awards mentioned in available documentation

Advising and Grants

Documented information does not specify graduate student mentorship or external grant funding. Her collaborative publications indicate team-based research within the department's operational framework.

Labs and Teams

As part of the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology's Administration and Operations unit, Dr. Jensen supports the ILF leader team and departmental leadership. Her research integrates with the university's neuroscience and ophthalmology networks, evidenced by frequent collaborations with Kolko, Bergersen, and Waagepetersen on retinal metabolism projects.