Torben Frøstrup Hansen

Professor Torben Frøstrup Hansen is affiliated with the Department of Regional Health Research at the University of Southern Denmark, and serves as Head of Research at IRS - Lillebælt Hospital, Research Unit of Oncology (Vejle). He actively contributes to translational cancer research with a focus on colorectal cancer and radiation therapy.

Research Interests

His research explores:

• Colorectal cancer and liver metastases
• Angiogenesis via VEGF pathways
• Personalized cancer treatment strategies
• Development of high-sensitivity biomarker assays
• Shared decision-making in oncology
• Non-invasive cancer diagnostics using ctDNA

Recent Publications

Professor Hansen's 2024-2025 work spans colorectal cancer biomarkers, prostate cancer screening tools, EGFR quantification in plasma, and patient engagement frameworks in radiation oncology. His articles reflect interdisciplinary collaborations between molecular biology, clinical practice, and public health.

Projects

Current activities include:

• Co-supervising the Cross-PALL project on palliative care planning
• Participating in European Society of Abdominal Radiology initiatives
• Developing Danish chronic disease cohort infrastructure