Line Hillersdal

Line Hillersdal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Social Sciences. Her work bridges medical anthropology, aging, care practices, and interdisciplinary education. She is actively engaged in research, teaching, and academic service, with a strong focus on ethical and social dimensions of health and welfare.

Her research interests include:

• Medical Anthropology
• Anthropology of Aging
• Intergenerational Care Arrangements
• Ethics in Care and Health
• Interdisciplinary Higher Education
• Qualitative Studies in Geriatrics and Polypharmacy

Her recent publications reflect a deep engagement with moral decision-making in family care, challenges in managing medications among older adults, and innovative models for collaborative teaching across disciplines. She emphasizes constructive alignment in curriculum design and explores how cultural diversity impacts eldercare practices.

Her scientific recognition includes the prestigious Sapere Aude Forskningsleder grant awarded in 2022, highlighting her leadership in anthropological research. She has served as a peer reviewer for journals such as BioSocieties and Food and Foodways, and as an editor for Tidsskrift for forskning i sygdom og samfund.

Line Hillersdal is also involved in advising and academic collaboration, having contributed to PhD supervision and external teaching, including academic evaluation at Ilisimatusarfik (University of Greenland). Her work is characterized by strong interdisciplinary collaboration and a commitment to translating anthropological insights into practical and ethical improvements in healthcare and education.