Grete Katrine Teilmann

Grete Katrine Teilmann serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Clinical Medicine. She holds dual clinical-academic roles as Senior Physician and Half-time Senior Researcher at Nordsjællands Hospital's Department for Children and Adolescents since 2012.

Education:

• MD, University of Copenhagen (1997)
• PhD, University of Copenhagen (2007)
• Medical Specialist in Pediatrics (2010)
• Management in Research, RegionH Leadership Course (2016)

Her research focuses on pediatric obesity interventions, adolescent chronic disease management, and early-life programming of health. She pioneers digital health solutions like mHealth apps for diabetes self-management and leads the FitMum/ FitKids pregnancy intervention studies. Her work bridges clinical practice with innovative intersectoral care models involving 8 Danish municipalities.

Recent publications reveal strong emphasis on mental health comorbidities in pediatric chronic conditions, family dynamics in obesity treatment, and virtual care implementation. Her 41 research outputs include high-impact studies funded by Novo Nordisk Foundation and Danish Ministry of Health.

As academic supervisor, she mentors 7 PhD candidates (3 graduated, 4 ongoing) and oversees pregraduate training for 80-90 medical students annually. She chairs the Danish Society for Adolescent Medicine (2022-) and serves on national ethics committees.

Her clinical expertise spans pediatric endocrinology, functional somatic disorders, and transition care for adolescents with chronic diseases. International collaborations include EuTeach and IAAH networks with institutions in London, Lausanne, and Melbourne.