Mette Kolpen

Mette Kolpen is a Guest researcher at the Department of Biomedical Sciences within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. She is also affiliated with the Core Facility for Integrated Microscopy. Her work address is Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 København N.

Dr. Kolpen's research focuses on bacterial biofilms, particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and their role in chronic infections such as cystic fibrosis. Her work spans microbiology, respiratory medicine, and antimicrobial resistance, with significant contributions to understanding biofilm formation, bacterial metabolism in sputum, and novel treatment approaches for biofilm-associated infections. She has published extensively on antibiotic resistance mechanisms and combination therapies.

Analysis of her publication record from 2022-2024 reveals a strong focus on bacterial biofilms in respiratory infections, particularly related to cystic fibrosis. Her research examines oxygen consumption in bacterial biofilms, antimicrobial resistance patterns, and novel therapeutic approaches including hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The publications demonstrate interdisciplinary work bridging microbiology, pulmonology, and clinical medicine with applications in both acute and chronic infection management.

Dr. Kolpen collaborates extensively with researchers across multiple institutions, with notable collaborations in the fields of biofilm research, cystic fibrosis, and antimicrobial resistance. Her work shows significant engagement with both basic science and clinical applications, particularly in understanding how bacterial communities form and resist treatment in human infections.

She is affiliated with the Core Facility for Integrated Microscopy at the University of Copenhagen, which provides advanced imaging technologies for biomedical research. This facility supports her work in visualizing bacterial biofilms and their interactions with host tissues and antimicrobial agents.