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Zoltan Kovacs is a Clinical Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Medicine, and serves as an Overlæge (Senior Physician) at Aalborg University Hospital in the Psychiatry department. He is actively involved in clinical psychiatry and academic research with a strong focus on bipolar disorders, lithium-induced metabolic complications, and quality improvement in psychiatric services.
- Aalborg University, Faculty of Medicine
- Department of Clinical Medicine
- Aalborg University Hospital, Psychiatry
His research interests center on liaison psychiatry, particularly the interface between physical and mental health. He investigates lithium-induced hypercalcemia, developing expert management algorithms, and evaluates the quality of consultation-liaison psychiatry services. His work also addresses pharmacological treatment strategies in bipolar disorder and the excess mortality observed in severe mental illness.
The recent publications (2020–2024) reflect a consistent focus on clinical psychiatry, especially bipolar disorder management and metabolic side effects of long-term lithium use. His work often involves collaborative, evidence-based approaches to treatment guidelines and service evaluation, published in journals such as International Journal of Bipolar Disorders and BMC Psychiatry. Key themes include psychopharmacology, clinical algorithms, and quality control in mental health systems.
Notable scientific contributions include co-authoring expert consensus on lithium-induced hypercalcemia and quality assessment frameworks for psychiatric liaison services. These efforts enhance clinical decision-making and patient safety.
- Lithium-induced hypercalcemia: expert opinion and management algorithm (2022)
- Quality assessment of a consultation-liaison psychiatry service (2021)
- Correspondence on mania treatment algorithm (2024)
Dr. Kovacs collaborates with leading researchers such as R. W. Licht, R. E. Nielsen, and P. Vestergaard. While no formal grants are listed, his research output suggests active involvement in clinical studies and service evaluations. He contributes to psychiatric discourse through commentaries, editorials, and original research. His datasets are publicly shared via Figshare, supporting open science.
He is affiliated with a robust research network in Denmark, particularly within Aalborg University Hospital’s psychiatric division. His work contributes to both clinical practice improvement and academic understanding in liaison psychiatry and mood disorders.
