Gitte Pedersen

Gitte Pedersen is a Clinical Associate Professor at Aalborg University Hospital, affiliated with the Department of Infectious Diseases under The Faculty of Medicine at Aalborg University. Her work bridges clinical practice and research in infectious diseases, with a focus on HIV/AIDS. She holds the title Overlæge (Senior Physician), reflecting her dual role in patient care and academic leadership.

Her research explores psychosocial health, epidemiology, and clinical outcomes among HIV-positive populations, particularly in Denmark and Nordic countries. Key topics include HIV-related stigma, maternal health during pregnancy, and comorbidities like lymphoma. She has contributed to longitudinal studies analyzing health disparities, digital health interventions, and the impact of antiretroviral therapy on aging patients.

Dr. Pedersen has published extensively on cross-sectional and cohort analyses, with studies appearing in journals like AIDS, AIDS and Behavior, and International Breastfeeding Journal. Her work emphasizes collaborative projects with colleagues in epidemiology, oncology, and obstetrics, often involving large-scale Danish health registries.

Notable contributions include:

• A 2025 nationwide study on HIV stigma's mental health impacts
• A 2024 genomic analysis of HIV-associated lymphoma
• A 2022 qualitative inquiry into pregnancy experiences among Nordic HIV-positive women

Her datasets include supplementary materials for longitudinal studies and qualitative narratives, available through Figshare and Sage Journals. Media engagement includes a 2023 feature on a website aggregating expertise about infections in pregnant women.