Merete Hædersdal

Merete Hædersdal serves as a Clinical Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine within the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Based at Bispebjerg Hospital (Bispebjerg Bakke 23, 2400 København NV), she maintains dual affiliation with the Capital Region of Denmark (regionh.dk email domain), reflecting her hospital-academic integration in dermatological care and research.

Her research program centers on advanced laser dermatology, with specialized focus on fractional CO₂ and thulium laser applications for skin resurfacing, cancer prevention, and complication management. Key interests include post-procedure recovery optimization, immune responses to thermal/cold-based dermatological interventions, and optical imaging techniques for monitoring UV damage. Her work bridges clinical practice with evidence-based innovation in skin cancer chemoprevention and HPV vaccination impacts on precancerous lesions.

Recent 2025 publications reveal strong emphasis on multicenter clinical trials and consensus development, particularly regarding ablative laser safety protocols, dermocosmetic formulations for downtime reduction, and comparative analyses of basal cell carcinoma excision practices. Her research consistently addresses translational challenges in dermatological surgery through rigorous methodology and international collaboration.