Mattias Højgaard Toftholm

Mattias Højgaard Toftholm is a Researcher at the University of Southern Denmark's National Institute of Public Health, specializing in Public Health Epidemiology. He completed his PhD in Medicine in June 2023. His research focuses on epidemiology, prevention, mental health, chronic diseases, and health inequalities, with notable work in cardiovascular imaging and population health modeling.

• Education: Dr. Med. (2023), University of Southern Denmark

His publications highlight expertise in positron emission tomography (PET) for cardiac revascularization outcomes and large-scale disease projections. Current projects include Mindhelper (2022-2027) and Diab-E-Quality (2024-present), addressing mental health, loneliness, and diabetes research. He actively participates in conferences like KOR's Register Research Conference (2025) and contributes to climate advocacy through 'Læger for Klimaet.'