Jens Søndergaard

Jens Søndergaard is a Professor at the Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark. He serves as the director of the Research Unit of General Practice and is affiliated with the Danish Aging Research Center. His academic and clinical expertise lies in general practice, clinical pharmacology, and public health research.

• University: University of Southern Denmark
• School: Faculty of Health Sciences
• Department: Department of Public Health
• Position: Professor
• Email: JSoendergaard@health.sdu.dk

His primary research interests include general practice, primary health care, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), comorbidities, prescribing patterns, and aging. His work emphasizes improving healthcare delivery and patient safety in primary care settings.

His recent publications focus on self-care interventions in gestational diabetes, antibiotic use in nursing homes, video consultations in cancer care, and accreditation in general practice. These studies reflect a strong trend toward improving quality, safety, and efficiency in primary and cross-sectoral healthcare using both interventional and observational methodologies.

Scientific awards include:

• Paper of the Year Award (2022)
• Expertscape World Expert in General Practice (2020, 2021, 2022)
• Kraks Blå Bog recognition

He has supervised multiple students, including PhD and Master’s candidates, and is involved in teaching and academic leadership. He leads significant research projects such as the Danish Symptom Cohort (DaSC) and contributes to initiatives on medication safety, continuity of care, and digital health. His work is frequently featured in press and media, underscoring its societal impact.