Ulrik Becker

Ulrik Becker is a Professor at the National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, specializing in epidemiology and interventions. His career spans decades, with affiliations including Gastrounit, Medical Division, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre (2009–2019).

• Academic Rank: Professor
• Institution: University of Southern Denmark
• Department: Epidemiology and Interventions
• Email: ulbe@sdu.dk

Becker’s research focuses on alcohol consumption, alcohol use disorder (AUD), public health, and health inequity. He investigates treatment gaps, compliance with e-therapy, and the socioeconomic determinants of alcohol-related harm. Recent projects include MindTheLiver (2019–2026) and studies on AUD in older adults.

His 15 most recent publications highlight trends in digital alcohol interventions, age-related cognitive decline linked to alcohol, and socioeconomic disparities in alcohol-related diseases. Key subfields include intersectoral collaboration, teletherapy, and behavioral epidemiology.

Scientific Activities: Becker has presented extensively (e.g., 2019 conference on proactive alcohol therapy) and contributed to 54 press/media appearances, including warnings about budget cuts to alcohol research in 2024.

Collaborations: He works with institutions like the Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre and contributes to cross-sectoral initiatives in Denmark and Greenland.