Simon Libak Haugaard

Simon Libak Haugaard serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. His research is centered within the Section of Large Animal Medicine, Surgery and Reproduction, focusing on equine cardiology and surgical complications. Based at Agrovej 8, 2630 Taastrup, he maintains an active research profile with publications spanning 2021-2025.

His research program investigates critical areas in equine medicine including:

• Diagnostic methods for atrial fibrillation using implantable loop recorders
• Biomarker validation (particularly Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin) for abdominal diseases
• Post-operative complications following large colon surgery
• Ultrasonographic assessment of gastrointestinal motility
• Translational cardiac research using equine models

His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers across cardiology, surgery, and pathology domains, particularly with Buhl, Jacobsen, and Pihl teams.

Haugaard's scientific contributions include seven research outputs (six journal articles and one conference abstract), with recent high-impact publications in Scientific Reports (2025) and Equine Veterinary Journal (2023-2025). His research shows increasing focus on cardiac electrophysiology and biomarker applications, with consistent publication output over the past five years.

Professional activities include clinical research within the veterinary hospital setting, with emphasis on improving diagnostic accuracy and surgical outcomes for horses. His ORCID profile (0000-0003-1787-134X) documents his scholarly contributions, and he maintains an institutional research webpage focused on medicine and surgery.