Kirsten Ohm Kyvik

Kirsten Ohm Kyvik is a Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, affiliated with the Department of Clinical Research, the Danish Twin Research Center, and the Research Unit of Clinical Genetics at KI, OUH in Odense. She holds an MD, PhD, and MPM, and is actively engaged in research and public discourse in human genetics and epidemiology.

• Institution: University of Southern Denmark
• School: Faculty of Health Sciences
• Department: Department of Clinical Research
• Additional Affiliations: Danish Twin Research Center, Research Unit of Clinical Genetics (Odense)
• Academic Rank: Professor

Her research focuses on human genetics, epidemiology, twin studies, and ethical aspects of scientific research. She investigates heritability, genetic determinants of complex diseases, and the application of clinical registry data in understanding conditions like type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and asthma. Her work often involves large-scale cohort analyses and epigenetic profiling in twin populations.

Recent publications highlight her work in diabetic retinopathy as a predictor of Alzheimer’s disease, DNA methylation in type 2 diabetes, and strategies to optimize laboratory test use in primary care. These studies reflect a strong trend toward translational research, public health applications, and research methodology improvement, particularly using registry-based and twin cohort data.

Kirsten Kyvik has contributed to 398 research outputs and has been involved in numerous national and international collaborations. She has participated in key conferences such as the International Congress on Twin Studies and the World Congress on Twin Pregnancy. She was also a project participant in the 'Lægestereotyper' research project on physician stereotypes.

She has been active in public engagement, contributing to 27 media appearances, including discussions on healthcare reform, anti-inflammatory diets, and thyroid disease. Her work emphasizes responsible research conduct and healthcare system efficiency.

She supervises academic work and has delivered guest lectures and external teaching activities. Her lab and research team are deeply integrated into the Danish Twin Research Center and clinical genetics networks, supporting large-scale genetic and epidemiological studies.