Kathrine Louise Jensen

Kathrine Louise Jensen is a Guest Researcher in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Her research focuses on neuropharmacology, particularly examining dopamine systems, G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), and pain mechanisms.

Dr. Jensen's research interests span multiple areas of neuroscience with a particular emphasis on:

• Neuropharmacology of dopamine systems and GPCRs
• Mechanisms of pain processing and development of novel analgesics
• Psychostimulant addiction and treatment approaches
• Neurogenetics and dopamine transporter function
• Peripheral vs central nervous system drug targeting

Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on PICK1 protein inhibition for pain management, GPCR signaling in dopamine neurons, and mechanisms underlying addiction. She has made significant contributions to understanding how peripheral targeting of proteins like PICK1 can ameliorate pain without central side effects, and how GPCRs in dopamine neurons regulate fundamental behaviors like food and water intake. Her 2024 Cell Reports paper on the GPCR atlas in dopamine neurons represents a major contribution to understanding the molecular landscape of these critical neural circuits.

Dr. Jensen has been actively collaborating with researchers across multiple institutions, as evidenced by her co-authorship on numerous high-impact publications in journals such as Cell Reports, JCI Insight, and EMBO Molecular Medicine. Her work shows strong translational potential for developing novel treatments for pain conditions and substance use disorders, with several publications picked up by news outlets and referenced in policy sources.