Lene Birk-Sørensen

Lene Birk-Sørensen is a Clinical Associate Professor affiliated with Aalborg University Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine at Aalborg University. She holds dual roles in the Department of Clinical Medicine and the Department of Breast and Plastic Surgery. Her academic background includes a PhD from Aarhus University and specialization in Plastic Surgery.

Her research focuses on surgical techniques in breast and plastic surgery, with emphasis on antithrombotic therapy management during cutaneous procedures, complications in skin grafting, and reconstructive approaches for conditions like female genital mutilation. She has also investigated postoperative infections linked to surgical interventions, including mycobacterial infections following fat transplantation.

Her publications span peer-reviewed journals such as Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery and Ugeskrift for Laeger, addressing topics from DIEP flap complications to anesthetic strategies. She has been featured in media discussions on rising skin cancer rates, cosmetic surgery risks, and breast cancer treatment advancements in Northern Jutland.