Kristian Assing

Kristian Assing is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Department of Clinical Immunology, affiliated with the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Karolinska Institute (KI), and Odense University Hospital (OUH). He actively contributes to research in clinical immunology, virology, and allergy, with a focus on T-cell disorders, viral infections (SARS-CoV-2, VZV, EBV), and fungal disease diagnostics.

• Teaching Roles: Courses in Theoretical Immunology, Transfusion Medicine, and medical education at SDU.
• Research Areas: Primary immunodeficiencies, STING pathway genetics, neutrophil dynamics, and cytokine-based diagnostics.

His recent publications highlight advancements in SARS-CoV-2 culture protocols, EBV-linked lymphoma pathogenesis, and Aspergillus fumigatus proteomics. He supervises students like Melanie Trabjerg Pedersen and participates in workshops, conferences, and examination activities, including roles at the Danish Censor Corps for foreign medical exams.