Rebekka Sarup Vestergaard Pedersen

Rebekka Sarup Vestergaard Pedersen serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, where she contributes to both teaching and clinical research within pediatric neurosurgery.

Her primary research investigates neuro-oncological interventions, specifically glucocorticoid therapy protocols for pediatric posterior fossa tumor patients to prevent postoperative speech impairment. This work bridges neurosurgical practice with rehabilitation science, focusing on optimizing pharmacological strategies to improve functional outcomes in children undergoing brain tumor surgery.

Her 2025 publication in Child's Nervous System represents a significant international collaborative effort analyzing the relationship between glucocorticoid use and speech outcomes, highlighting critical considerations for postoperative care standards in pediatric neuro-oncology.