Märit Jensen

Dr. Märit Jensen is a medical researcher specializing in neurology and psychosomatic medicine at the Clinic and Polyclinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, affiliated with the University of Hamburg. Her research focuses on the intersection of cardiovascular health, brain structure, and cognitive function, with particular emphasis on stroke pathophysiology and outcomes.

Her research interests span neurology, stroke medicine, brain structure analysis, cognitive impairment, and cardiac biomarkers. Dr. Jensen's work frequently examines how cardiovascular conditions affect brain health and cognitive function, with significant contributions to understanding the relationships between atrial fibrillation, structural brain changes, and cognitive decline. Her research employs advanced neuroimaging techniques and large-scale population studies to uncover mechanisms linking cardiovascular health with neurological outcomes.

Dr. Jensen has been actively involved in major clinical trials including the Hamburg City Health Study, WAKE-UP trial, and TENSION trial, focusing on stroke treatment, diagnosis, and outcomes. Her publication record demonstrates expertise in endovascular stroke treatment, thrombolysis for wake-up stroke, and the role of cardiac biomarkers in predicting neurological outcomes. Recent work has examined dietary factors in brain health, validation of clinical tools for stroke screening, and long-term outcomes following endovascular thrombectomy.

Her scientific contributions include numerous high-impact publications in leading neurology journals such as Neurology, Stroke, Lancet Neurology, and Alzheimer's & Dementia. Dr. Jensen frequently collaborates with international research teams across Europe and Japan, reflecting the global significance of her work in stroke and cognitive research.