Jes Sanddal Lindholt

Jes Sanddal Lindholt is a Clinical Professor and Leading Consultant of Vascular Surgery at the University Hospital of Odense (OUH) and University of Southern Denmark (SDU). He also holds an adjunct professorship in Vascular Epidemiology at Aarhus University. His roles include Research Leader at the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Research Unit, OUH, and EU Coordinator for the TELEGRAFT project.

Education: Medical degree (DMSc) from Aarhus University (2010), PhD in Medicine (1998), and multiple professorship qualifications in Denmark, Sweden, and Germany.

Research Interests: Cardiovascular and renal failure epidemiology, translational medicine, and public health. Key areas include abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) research, vascular surgery innovations, and personalized risk assessment for cardiovascular diseases. His work bridges clinical practice with AI-driven solutions and global consortia collaborations.

Grants & Leadership: Coordinates high-profile projects like TELEGRAFT (€4.6M) and PREPARE (26M DKK). Serves on boards including the Danish Heart Foundation and chairs cardiovascular excellence centers. Active in international networks like the AAA-CONSORTIUM and EU's EDIT consortium.

Awards: Recognized with the Odd Fellow Prize (2016), SDU Publication Prize (2017), and the Vascular Research Prize (2019). Has received honorary professorships and awards for clinical and academic contributions.

Advising & Mentorship: Supervised 23 PhD graduates and 14 ongoing students. Mentorship spans vascular surgery, epidemiology, and translational research. Collaborates globally with institutions like Stanford, Harvard, and Karolinska.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Research Unit at OUH, focusing on AAA pathophysiology and clinical trials. Active in multidisciplinary teams addressing cardiovascular risk stratification and home dialysis innovations.