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Kristian Almstrup serves as Associate Professor at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, and holds a Senior Scientist position at the Department of Growth and Reproduction, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet. His dual appointment bridges clinical practice and academic research in reproductive genetics.
Dr. Almstrup's research primarily focuses on the intersection of genetic and epigenetic variation with reproductive endpoints, testicular gene expression, and sperm cell function. His work has pioneered understanding of piRNAs in human spermatogenesis, genetic variants causing non-obstructive azoospermia, and genetic factors associated with testicular germ cell cancer. His group employs cutting-edge techniques including single-cell/nuclei methods and spatial transcriptomics to study the complex cellular composition of testicular tissue.
Analysis of Almstrup's 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on male reproductive genetics, with particular emphasis on non-coding RNAs (especially piRNAs), genetic determinants of spermatogenic failure, and environmental factors in declining fertility. His research spans from basic molecular mechanisms to clinical applications, with several publications in high-impact journals including Nature, Nature Communications, and the New England Journal of Medicine.
Dr. Almstrup actively contributes to medical education through teaching in the Medical Genetics course for Medicine and Molecular Biomedicine students, as well as organizing PhD courses in Genetics of Reproduction. His editorial work includes serving as Editor for Andrology, Scientific Reports, and Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology.
The Almstrup Group, based at Rigshospitalet, maintains an active research program with current team members including Nina Mørup Nygaard, Sofia B. Winge, Gülizar Saritas, Ailsa Maria Main, and Maria Lykkegaard Nicolaisen. The group participates in several international consortia including GEMINI, IMiGC, and TECAC, focusing on male infertility and testicular cancer genetics.
