Pia Jensen

Pia Jensen is an academic staff member at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Southern Denmark, specializing in Biomedical Mass Spectrometry and Systems Biology. Her research focuses on proteomics, post-translational modifications, and their roles in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

Dr. Jensen's research spans several interconnected areas including proteomics, dopaminergic neuroscience, posttranslational modification analysis, glycoprotein and glycopeptide characterization, and neural stem cell biology. Her work particularly examines how protein modifications contribute to conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, with emphasis on glycosylation patterns, neural differentiation, and cellular signaling pathways.

Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on applying advanced proteomics techniques to understand neurodegenerative processes. Jensen's work connects protein modifications with neuronal function and disease mechanisms, particularly in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases. She frequently collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions to investigate the molecular basis of these conditions using mass spectrometry and systems biology approaches.

Scientific awards include:

• Årets unge forsker 2012 (Young Researcher of the Year 2012) from Parkinsonforeningen
• Travel Award for abstract submission to ASNTR meeting (2012)
• Travel Award for abstract submission to ASNTR meeting (2009)

Dr. Jensen has served as a peer reviewer and participated extensively in academic activities including conference presentations and workshops. She led a project funded by A. P. Møller og Chastine Mckinney Møllers Fond in 2016 focused on insulin release signaling mechanisms in beta cells. Her research activities span neural transplantation, stem cell research related to Parkinson's disease, and molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative disorders.

As part of the Biomedical Mass Spectrometry and Systems Biology group at the University of Southern Denmark, Jensen applies advanced proteomics techniques to study neurodegenerative diseases and cellular signaling pathways. Her work integrates mass spectrometry with systems biology approaches to understand protein modifications in neurological conditions.