Signe Liv Benzon Larsen

Signe Liv Benzon Larsen serves as a Part-time Lecturer and External Lecturer in the Section of Epidemiology within the Department of Public Health at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Her research focuses on cancer epidemiology with particular emphasis on prostate cancer outcomes.

Education:

• MSc in Molecular Biology from Roskilde University (awarded January 23, 2009)

Her research spans prostate cancer epidemiology, cancer survivorship, and comorbidities, with significant contributions to Nordic cancer registry studies. Key methodologies include population-based cohort analyses, survival statistics, and pharmacoepidemiology. Current work examines temporal trends in prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment patterns, and long-term health outcomes among cancer survivors.

Recent publications demonstrate strong engagement with international collaborations, particularly through the NORDCAN project. Research has been featured in The Lancet Oncology, International Journal of Epidemiology, and other high-impact journals, with multiple studies receiving media coverage and social media attention.

External Position:

• Group Leader at Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet