Lasse Møllegaard Obel

Lasse Møllegaard Obel is an active researcher at the University of Southern Denmark's Faculty of Health Sciences, working within the Department of Clinical Research VIP, KI, OUH, specifically in the Research unit of Cardiac, thoracic, and Vascular surgery (Odense). His work focuses on cardiovascular disease with particular expertise in aortic conditions.

His primary research interests encompass:

• Cardiovascular and vascular surgery
• Aortic aneurysm and dissection
• Genetic factors in vascular disease
• Pharmacological treatments for cardiovascular conditions
• Applications of artificial intelligence in surgical practice

Obel's recent publications demonstrate significant contributions to understanding the relationship between genetic mutations and aortic disease, pharmacological interventions for vascular conditions, and the connection between metabolic factors and pregnancy outcomes. His work shows a strong emphasis on population-based studies and clinical applications.

He has received attention for his research, with publications picked up by multiple news outlets, referenced on Wikipedia, and discussed across various social media platforms including X and Bluesky.

Obel is actively involved in two major research projects:

• TELEGRAFT: Telemonitoring of home dialysis utilizing a smart biomimetic arteriovenous graft (2022-2026)
• PREPARE: Personalised Risk Estimation and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease (2022-2026)