Morten Sodemann

Morten Sodemann is a Clinical Professor in Global Health and Migration Medicine at the University of Southern Denmark, affiliated with the Department of Clinical Research, Odense University Hospital, and the Center for Philosophy and Ethics of Health. His work spans infectious diseases, health inequality, and transcultural medicine, with a focus on language barriers and migrant health.

• Academic Affiliation: University of Southern Denmark
• Key Research Areas: Global Health, Migrant Health, Public Health, Medical Ethics

Recent publications examine language barriers in cancer care, TB preventive therapy, and social inequality in healthcare. His 2025 article 'Danskernes årlige hyggetest er uhyggelig' critiques Danish cultural nationalism through integration policies. He leads projects like STOP MinoVold (domestic violence interventions) and twin cohort studies in Guinea-Bissau.

Scientific Awards:

• Syddansk Universitets Innovationspris (2023)
• Sjællands Universitetshospitals ærespris (2021)
• Folkesundhedsprisen (2021)

His research emphasizes co-produced healthcare models for vulnerable populations, narrative medicine in education, and policy impacts on marginalized groups. Morten Sodemann's work bridges clinical practice, ethics, and social justice, addressing systemic inequities in Danish and global health systems.