Birgitte Schantz Laursen is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University Hospital's Department of Clinical Medicine, affiliated with The Faculty of Medicine. She holds dual roles in the Center for Sexology Research and The Clinical Nursing Research Unit. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research, focusing on sexual health across diverse patient populations. Education background includes a Cand.cur. (Master of Science in Nursing) degree. Research interests center on sexual dysfunction in oncology patients, geriatric nursing, medication management for multi-morbid elderly, and nurse-led sexological interventions. Recent studies address colorectal cancer treatment impacts on sexual health and regenerative therapies for Peyronie's disease. Publications (198+ works) reflect strong contributions to nursing science and clinical medicine. Media engagements (32+ items) highlight public dissemination of research on topics like late sexual debut in adults and chronic disease-related sexual challenges. Supervised 6 PhD candidates focusing on healthcare quality improvement and patient-centered care methodologies. Active in academic networks through conference organization and external teaching activities. Labs/Teams: Core member of Center for Sexology Research and Clinical Nursing Research Unit conducting translational studies from ethnographic fieldwork to clinical trials.


