Kirsten Madsen

Kirsten Madsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Southern Denmark, with affiliations to the Cardiovascular and Renal Research Unit and visiting roles at Karolinska Institute (KI) and Odense University Hospital (OUH). Her research spans Cyclooxygenase-2, Kidney Development, Brain Ischemia, and Renin biology.

Research Trends: Recent work focuses on kidney tissue responses to SARS-CoV-2, complement activation in proteinuria, genetic pathways in podocytes, and clinical trials for kidney transplant recipients. Collaborations span nephrology, virology, and neuroscience domains.

Professional Engagement: Active in conferences like Kidney Week (2015–2019) and the American Society of Nephrology. Media contributions highlight brain repair mechanisms post-stroke and SARS-CoV-2 kidney interactions.