Mathias Rathe

Mathias Rathe is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Research Unit for Pediatrics at Odense University Hospital. His work focuses on pediatric hematology, oncology, and chemotherapy-related complications.

• Pediatrics
• Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
• Mucosal Inflammation
• Bloodstream Infections

Rathe's research explores the interplay between chemotherapy toxicity, gut microbiota dynamics, and systemic inflammation in childhood cancer patients. Recent studies investigate methotrexate-induced mucositis and its impact on infections, as well as steroid therapy effects on adrenal function.

His publications (70+) and collaborations span pediatric oncology, with a strong emphasis on clinical translational research. He supervises PhD projects, including studies on methylphenidate for cancer-related fatigue.

• Supervisor for Sidsel W. Most-Mottelson's PhD project on methylphenidate in brain tumor survivors (2024-2027)
• Active in media engagement, discussing pediatric leukemia cases and treatment challenges