Henrik Christensen

Henrik Christensen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (University of Copenhagen), specializing in Veterinary Clinical Microbiology. With 392 research outputs and 25 activities, his work bridges computational biology and microbial diagnostics.

• Academic Focus: Bacterial systematics, population genomics, and antimicrobial resistance in poultry pathogens
• Leadership: Vice-Chair of ICSP Judicial Commission, Chair of ICSP Subcommittee on Pasteurellaceae
• Editorial Roles: Associate Editor for Avian Pathology and IJSEM, former Editor-in-Chief of Veterinary Microbiology

Research Themes: He investigates microbial communities (16S rRNA, metagenomics), Pasteurellaceae systematics (Rodentibacter, Gallibacterium), and Salmonella transmission dynamics. His team develops bioinformatics tools for microbial typing and publishes minimal standards for whole-genome sequencing applications.

External Engagements: Serves as EFSA FEEDAP panel member (2024-2029) and contributes to international societies like Avian Diseases reviewer board. Collaborations span animal production and biotech sectors, though he clarifies no direct financial compensation from industry partners.

Teaching: Delivers graduate-level bioinformatics courses and lectures on bacterial diagnostics. Author of a textbook translated into German and creator of online MLST/capsular typing tools.