Henrik Højgaard Rasmussen

Clinical Professor Henrik Højgaard Rasmussen is affiliated with Aalborg University Hospital Clinical Institute under the Faculty of Health Sciences at Aalborg University in the Department of Gastroenterology. His work bridges clinical practice and academic research in gastrointestinal diseases.

• Key Research Areas: Clinical nutrition, intestinal failure, short bowel syndrome, parenteral nutrition, chronic pancreatitis, protein intake, skeletal muscle physiology, and healthcare economics.

His recent publications (2025) focus on socio-economic impacts of nutrition interventions, real-world teduglutide outcomes for intestinal failure, resting energy expenditure modeling, cannabis-based appetite stimulation in geriatrics, and economic analyses of undernutrition. Trends include multi-center trials, metabolic assessments, and healthcare cost reduction strategies.

He collaborates with the Clinical Nutrition Research Unit at Herlev-Gentofte University Hospital and participates in clinical guidelines, educational conferences, and public health media engagements. His work emphasizes translational research to improve patient care and reduce healthcare burdens.