Janine Marie Traulsen

Janine Marie Traulsen is a Part-time Lecturer in the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences. With over 25 years of academic experience, she previously served as Associate Professor (1996-2016) and Assistant Professor at the Royal Danish School of Pharmacy (1988-1996). Her institutional roles include Head of the Masters in Drug Management Education (2010-present) and membership on multiple curriculum committees including PharmaSchool's Uddannelsesrådet (2012-present).

Her research spans pharmaceutical policy, medical sociology, and medical technology assessment, with significant focus on pharmacy sector deregulation effects (particularly in Denmark and Iceland), fertility/abortion studies, and ethnic minority health perspectives. Recent work explores home hospitalization systems and vaccination attitudes, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary healthcare innovation. Key themes include:

• Integration of social sciences into pharmaceutical practice
• Patient-centered medication management systems
• Cultural competence in pharmacy services
• Policy evaluation methodologies for healthcare delivery

Traulsen's publications since 2023 reveal strong emphasis on home healthcare infrastructure and mental health impacts of medicalized domestic environments, with growing attention to environmental health through the Anthropocene lens. Her methodological approach combines qualitative frameworks with policy analysis.

Scientific recognition includes:

• RSAP Best Paper Award (2017)
• Editorial Board membership for International Journal of Pharmacy Practice (2012-present)
• Scientific Advisory role for University of Iceland's Research Institute for Pharmaceutical Outcomes

As a dedicated educator, she has supervised over 10 PhD students and numerous Master's candidates, with advising focused on pharmaceutical policy implementation, counterfeit medicines, and cross-border healthcare. Her grant activities include WHO-contracted research in Kiev, Tanzania, and European multi-disciplinary teams. Current leadership involves the Tværfaglig workshop: Hjemmehospitaler exploring home hospitalization implications.