Lia Pedersen

Lia Pedersen is a Clinical Associate Professor at Aalborg University, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and the Department of Clinical Medicine, specifically within the Department of Paediatrics. She also serves as an Overlæge (Senior Consultant Physician) at Aalborg University Hospital, indicating a strong integration of clinical and academic roles in pediatric medicine.

Her research interests are centered on neonatology and pediatric cardiology, with a focus on conditions such as patent ductus arteriosus, neonatal pneumothorax, coarctation of the aorta, and pediatric urology. She has contributed significantly to understanding spontaneous closure of PDA in preterm infants and the use of nasal CPAP in delivery rooms to reduce hospital stay. Her work also extends to the study of urinary microbiota in asymptomatic children, highlighting her interdisciplinary approach.

The trends in her recent publications show a consistent focus on neonatal outcomes, respiratory support, congenital heart defects, and pediatric urological health. Her studies often employ cohort designs and clinical observations, contributing to evidence-based pediatric care in Denmark and beyond.

She has been actively involved in professional development and international collaboration, participating in events such as the Brazilian Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and training at The Royal Brompton Hospital in London. Her research has received media attention, particularly regarding spontaneous closure of heart defects in preterm infants.

Lia Pedersen has led at least one research project, 'Clinical presentation of coarctation of the aorta in infants' (2015–2016), and has collaborated with various researchers across neonatology and pediatric specialties. She advises or mentors junior researchers and clinicians, though specific student names are not listed.

She is associated with clinical and research teams at Aalborg University Hospital's pediatric department, particularly in neonatal and cardiology units, contributing to both patient care and academic advancement in pediatric medicine.