Niels Obel

Niels Obel is a Clinical Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, specializing in Internal Medicine with a focus on infection medicine. His work significantly contributes to understanding neurological complications of infectious diseases and long-term outcomes in patients.

Professor Obel's primary research interests include:

• Neuroinfectious diseases, particularly meningitis (bacterial, viral, and enteroviral)
• Pediatric infectious diseases and their long-term neurological consequences
• HIV/AIDS epidemiology and associated complications
• Population-based cohort studies using Danish national health registries

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on nationwide epidemiological studies examining neurological disorders following various types of meningitis in children, associations between neuroborreliosis and psychiatric conditions, and cancer risks in HIV-positive populations. Professor Obel frequently collaborates with major Danish research institutions and hospitals on large-scale infectious disease research.

Professor Obel maintains an active clinical research program with over 250 publications, primarily journal articles, demonstrating his significant contributions to the field of infectious diseases. His research methodology heavily relies on Denmark's comprehensive national health registries, allowing for robust population-based studies with long follow-up periods.

Based at Blegdamsvej in Copenhagen, Professor Obel works within the clinical infrastructure of the Danish healthcare system, bridging clinical practice with academic research in infectious diseases.