Mette Schjærff

Mette Schjærff is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. She works across two specialized sections: the Section for Internal Medicine, Oncology and Clinical Pathology, and the Section for Clinical Practice and Diagnostics in companion animals, based at the University's veterinary facilities in Frederiksberg.

Dr. Schjærff's research spans several critical areas in veterinary clinical science:

• Antimicrobial resistance in canine pathogens, with a decade-long focus on Staphylococcus pseudintermedius
• Development of point-of-care diagnostic testing for veterinary clinical practice
• Canine immunology, particularly CD1 molecule research and antigen presentation
• Antibiotic stewardship through national guideline development
• Veterinary dermatology and clinical pathology
• Innovation in veterinary clinical education methodologies

Her publication record shows a clear evolution from basic pathogen characterization to sophisticated diagnostic development and evidence-based clinical guidelines. The 2024 and 2023 publications demonstrate her ongoing leadership in addressing antimicrobial resistance through practical diagnostic solutions for veterinary practitioners.

Dr. Schjærff has been instrumental in developing Denmark's Antibiotic Use Guidelines for Companion Animal Practice (2012, 2018), establishing her as a key contributor to evidence-based antimicrobial use standards in European veterinary medicine. Her educational research, particularly the 2020 work on veterinary dermatology clinical training, demonstrates her commitment to improving how future veterinarians develop clinical skills.