Dorte Kinggaard Holm is a researcher at the University of Southern Denmark's Faculty of Health Sciences , Department of Clinical Research, and affiliated with the Research Unit of Clinical Immunology at Odense University Hospital (OUH). She actively contributes to clinical immunology, microbiology, and infectious disease research. Research Focus: Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT), Hepatitis C elimination, tick-borne diseases, and cardiovascular allograft banking. Collaborations: Engaged in Nordic Microbiota Meeting, ISBT Barcelona 2024, and IPFA/PEI international workshops. Teaching: Conducts specialized courses on microbiological donor screening, cellular therapy, and vascular allograft production. Projects: Key participant in Emergency Room Testing for Hepatitis C and Eliminating Hepatitis C in Southern Denmark . Her recent publications focus on antimicrobial susceptibility testing, FMT applications in autoimmune disease, and tick-borne pathogen surveillance in blood donors. She emphasizes practical implementation of biobank systems and infection control in tissue grafts.
Maria Adele Bonde is a researcher at Aalborg University Hospital, affiliated with The Faculty of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry. Her work focuses on patient-reported outcome measures, implementation science, and psychiatric care quality improvement in Denmark. Research interests include: Integration of patient-reported outcomes in mental health systems Shared decision-making in psychiatric care Iterative implementation processes Publications (2017–2022) center on optimizing patient-reported outcome measures in Danish psychiatric hospitals, with keywords spanning qualitative studies, observational research, and clinical registries. She has collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on projects addressing mental health care delivery and is active in translational research.
Anders Horsbøl is an Associate Professor at the Department of Communication and Psychology within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Aalborg University . His research focuses on dialogue, participation, and citizen engagement in areas like environment/climate, politics, health , and green transition , grounded in communication theory, philosophy, discourse analysis , and media studies . Research Interests: Environmental and political communication Discourse analysis of climate and energy conflicts Mediated organizational communication Citizen participation in sustainability initiatives Multimodal discourse analysis Recent Article Trends: His publications (2020-2025) examine carbon capture debates , green imaginaries , energy transition conflicts , and participatory frameworks , with keywords spanning climate change, media studies, citizen engagement , and discourse analysis . Sub-fields include environmental conflict resolution, Power-to-X technology , and stakeholder communication . Projects: Current roles include Principal Investigator in DEEP (2024-2025) and COPPER (2024-2026), focusing on community collaboration in energy parks and citizen energy planning . His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for climate action and sustainable communities.
Anders Wivel is a Professor of International Relations at the Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on small state foreign policy, power politics, and international security with particular emphasis on how smaller countries navigate great power dynamics. Currently leads the European International Studies Association's 'Small States in World Politics' section Head of University of Copenhagen's contribution to EU-funded CEE Security Hub project Active member of Global Research Network on Peaceful Change (GRENPEC) Wivel's work combines theoretical engagement with neoclassical realism and empirical analyses of specific foreign policy decisions, including Denmark's military engagements in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq. His recent publications examine: EU's soft balancing governance model Role of international organizations in peaceful change Small state leadership in global norm-setting Historical legacies shaping Danish foreign policy Strategic adaptations to multipolarity He maintains active engagement with policy practice through media commentary and involvement in parliamentary commissions, while also contributing to academic discourse through numerous book publications and collaborative research projects.
Rasmus Aagaard is a Clinical Associate Professor at Aarhus University's Faculty of Health Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. His research focuses on emergency medicine applications of point-of-care ultrasound, resuscitation science, and critical care diagnostics. Primary Affiliation: Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University Department: Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Research Pillars: Emergency Ultrasound, Cardiac Arrest, Pulmonary Embolism Key research areas include: Teleultrasound implementation in critical care Prospective cohort studies for respiratory failure prediction Randomized controlled trials evaluating ultrasound-guided diagnostic pathways Development of scoring systems for critical care His publications span method validation studies, systematic reviews, and clinical trials with significant applications in emergency departments and critical care settings.
Juan Antonio Mayoral Díaz-Asensio is Ramón y Cajal Researcher at Carlos III University of Madrid and Associate Professor on leave from the University of Copenhagen, where he remains affiliated as External Researcher with iCourts – Centre of Excellence for International Courts and Governance. His research examines the Europeanization of national judicial systems and its impact on EU/national policy-making, particularly in sovereignty-sensitive domains (healthcare, taxation, social rights). Education: PhD in Political and Social Sciences (European University Institute & CEACS-Juan March Institute) MA in Democracy and Governance (Autonomous University of Madrid, 2009) BA in Law (2004), Philosophy (2005), Political Science & Administration (2006) Research Focus: Integrates socio-legal, political science, and empirical methodologies to analyze: Judicial politics in EU integration processes Cross-border judicial cooperation mechanisms Quantitative/qualitative analysis of court behaviors Comparative regional governance models Public trust in supranational courts Publication Trends: Recent works demonstrate strong focus on sovereignty conflicts in international courts, empirical methodologies in legal studies, crisis-driven judicial entrepreneurship, and legitimacy dynamics of human rights adjudication, employing mixed-method approaches across law/political science. Awards: 2017 Best Article Prize from Revista Internacional de Sociología (2019) Best Thesis Prize for "The Politics of Judging EU Law" (ex aequo, 2015) Academic Leadership: Coordinates doctoral training in empirical legal methods and chairs the ECPR's Law and Courts Standing Group. Leads projects at iCourts examining judicial trust-building in international tribunals.
Mark Edward Booker Nielsen is a Research Fellow at the Department of People and Technology, Roskilde University, Denmark. His work focuses on sustainability transitions and environmental planning, particularly examining the deployment of centralized biogas plants in Denmark. Research interests include: Sustainability transitions in energy systems Policy implementation and regulatory challenges Project lifecycle analysis for renewable energy infrastructure Addressing economic, administrative, and ecological barriers to biogas adoption His publications analyze longitudinal case studies of biogas projects, highlighting critical factors affecting their success across conceptualization, planning, and execution phases. He contributes to understanding how national policies interact with local-level drivers and obstacles in sustainable energy development. Contact: mebn@ruc.dk
Trine Schifter Larsen serves as Associate Professor in the Department of People and Technology at Roskilde University, maintaining a concurrent part-time position at Amager og Hvidovre Hospital's Clinical Research Center. Her dual institutional affiliation bridges academic research with clinical healthcare delivery, focusing on critical analysis of healthcare systems and patient experiences. Her research centers on health inequality production within healthcare institutions , examining how political concepts like participation and inclusion manifest in clinical practices. Specializing in sociomaterial ethnography , she investigates sleep patterns in elderly rehabilitation, medical technology implementation, and interprofessional collaboration—particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her methodological approach emphasizes contextual emergence of practices through interactions between language, bodies, and artifacts. Larsen's publication portfolio reveals consistent thematic focus across recent articles: health disparities for ethnically minoritized patients (2023-2024), sleep as a social-medical phenomenon in geriatric care (2021-2025), and innovative healthcare space design through community collaboration (2025). Her work frequently employs mixed-methods and ethnographic designs to uncover systemic inequities. As an educator, she supervises bachelor's and master's students while leading projects like VORES: Welfare and Relations - A Health Project and the Byens Haver residential health assessment. Her hospital-based action research examines clinical workflows and emotional risk management, demonstrating commitment to translating research into practice improvements.
Albert Schliesser is a Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, where he leads research in Quantum Optics and Photonics within the Faculty of Science. His work focuses on quantum optomechanical systems, particularly membrane-based devices operating at the quantum limit. He maintains an active research program with over 76 publications, primarily in high-impact journals including Nature, Physical Review Letters, and Optica. Professor Schliesser's research centers on quantum optomechanics, with specific expertise in cavity optomechanical systems , quantum measurement techniques , and quantum information processing using mechanical resonators . His group develops advanced optomechanical platforms including membrane-in-the-middle systems, soft-clamped membranes, and optomechanical crystals. Recent work demonstrates breakthroughs in quantum squeezing , ground-state cooling , and quantum memory for light , pushing the boundaries of quantum control in macroscopic mechanical systems. His research bridges fundamental quantum physics with potential applications in quantum sensing and quantum information technologies. His publication record shows consistent output in top journals, with recent work (2023-2025) focusing on quantum squeezing techniques, topological phononics, quantum memory implementation, and advanced optomechanical transducers. The research demonstrates strong international collaboration, with publications featuring co-authors from multiple countries and institutions. His work has generated significant attention, with several papers picked up by major news outlets and widely shared on academic social networks. Professor Schliesser leads the SLab research group (https://slab.nbi.dk), which specializes in experimental quantum optomechanics. The group operates advanced cryogenic and optical setups for studying mechanical systems at the quantum limit, with particular emphasis on membrane-based platforms that operate from room temperature to milliKelvin environments. Current research directions include quantum-enhanced sensing, quantum state engineering of mechanical oscillators, and developing optomechanical interfaces for quantum networks.
Jean-Baptiste Sylvain Béguin is an Assistant Professor in the Quantum Optics and Photonics group at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on experimental quantum optics with particular emphasis on light-matter interactions at the quantum level, especially using one-dimensional atomic systems. Dr. Béguin completed his PhD at the Niels Bohr Institute in 2015 with his thesis "A One-Dimensional Quantum Interface between a Few Atoms and Weak Light." His academic career demonstrates specialized expertise in quantum interfaces, atomic physics, and quantum measurement techniques. His primary research interests include quantum spin phenomena, coherent light scattering, quantum noise characterization, and optical trapping techniques. Dr. Béguin investigates how quantum correlations manifest in light-atom systems, with applications in quantum communication and quantum information processing. He specializes in creating and manipulating quantum states using precisely controlled atomic ensembles in one-dimensional geometries. Analysis of his publication record reveals a clear research trajectory from fundamental quantum phenomena (2014-2016) to increasingly complex systems involving optomechanical interactions and nanoscale optical trapping (2017-2020). A consistent theme across his work is the use of one-dimensional geometries for enhanced light-matter coupling, enabling novel quantum control and measurement capabilities. His publications demonstrate strong technical expertise in both experimental implementation and theoretical understanding of quantum optical phenomena. Dr. Béguin has published in prestigious journals including Physical Review Letters (124 citations for his 2016 paper), Physical Review X, Optics Letters, Applied Physics B, and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. His work has been cited over 300 times collectively, with significant social media engagement and mentions in news outlets. As part of the Quantum Optics section at the Niels Bohr Institute, Dr. Béguin likely participates in teaching activities and mentors graduate students in experimental quantum optics. His research program contributes to the broader quantum technology initiatives at one of the world's leading physics institutions, collaborating with researchers like Eugene S. Polzik and Jürgen H. Müller. The Quantum Optics and Photonics group where Dr. Béguin works is embedded within the Niels Bohr Institute's research ecosystem that includes Astrophysics and Planetary Research, Biocomplexity and Biophysics, and the Cosmic Dawn Center. This environment provides access to state-of-the-art facilities for quantum optics experiments and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Naja Hulvej Rod is Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Copenhagen and Director of the Copenhagen Health Complexity Center since 2024. She leads the Complexity and Big Data Group, pioneering interdisciplinary approaches that integrate epidemiology, data science, and complex systems theory to address critical public health challenges through large-scale register data and innovative methodologies. Education: DMSc in Medicine, University of Copenhagen, 2014 PhD in Epidemiology, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 2007 Master of Public Health Science, University of Copenhagen, 2004 Research Interests: Professor Rod's work centers on sleep health, health inequality, mental health, and early life adversity, with groundbreaking applications of complex systems theory and causal inference methods. She investigates how social and biological factors across the life course determine health outcomes, utilizing unique resources like the Danish Life Course Cohort (DANLIFE) to examine the health consequences of social and environmental adversities through advanced life course modeling and digital phenotyping. Publication Trends: Her recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong emphasis on childhood adversity trajectories and their lifelong health impacts, increasingly incorporating smartphone tracking data (SmartSleep study) and complex systems modeling. She bridges epidemiology with artificial intelligence and systems science to analyze mental health patterns, sleep disorders, and social vulnerability, demonstrating methodological innovation in handling complex public health data. Scientific Awards: Sapere Aude Starting Grant Elite Research Prize (2022) ERC Consolidator Grant (2023) Advising and Grants: Professor Rod has supervised 19 PhD students to completion and currently mentors one PhD candidate. As primary investigator, she has secured 11.53 million EUR in research funding, leading major projects including DANLIFE (2+ million individuals), SmartSleep (mobile phone use and sleep), Corona Minds (citizen science pandemic study), and WHALE (hospital employee well-being). Her leadership includes founding the Copenhagen Health Complexity Center and chairing Denmark's Council for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. Labs and Teams: She directs the Copenhagen Health Complexity Center, a multidisciplinary hub uniting epidemiologists, data scientists, social scientists, and clinicians. Her Complexity and Big Data Group develops novel analytical frameworks for complex health systems, with active collaborations across European institutions and participation in international committees including the Swedish and Finnish Research Councils.
Janne Sørensen is a Researcher at the University of Copenhagen within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences , Department of Public Health, Section of Health Services Research. She serves as the coordinator of the Danish Research Centre for Migration, Ethnicity and Health (MaMi) and specializes in advancing diversity competence in health education across Denmark and Europe. Current Roles : Research Coordinator, Project Developer Key Projects : DesignCARE (Erasmus+), IMPRODISE, C2ME (Culturally Competent Medical Education) Networks : Collaborates with European institutions, University of Copenhagen research teams, and global experts Research Focus : Her work addresses: Developing intercultural competencies for healthcare professionals Curriculum reform in medical and pharmacy education Reducing ethnic disparities in maternal and neonatal health Methodologies for diversity training accessibility She has published extensively on these topics, including studies on student preparedness, intervention effectiveness, and expert frameworks for cultural competence. Publication Trends : Recent articles (2023-2025) examine: Structural implementation of diversity competence in education Systematic gaps in migrant health statistics Diversity training accessibility across regions Intercultural skill development in pharmacy and nursing Biases in medical diagnostics for skin of color Intervention studies for maternal health disparities Academic Impact : Her scholarship spans medical education reform, intercultural communication frameworks, and healthcare equity for marginalized populations. She employs qualitative studies, Delphi methodology, and implementation science approaches to address systemic challenges in healthcare delivery for diverse communities. Future Work : Current activities include evaluating intercultural training programs for pharmacy students (2025) and presenting research findings at international conferences. The IMPRODISE project continues to expand training programs for health professionals across Denmark.
Rasmus Køster-Rasmussen is an Associate Professor at the Section of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. He has held roles as a Postdoc (2018–2021) and Fellow in Family Medicine (2016–2021), with additional consultancy work for the Danish College of General Practitioners (DSAM) since 2010. Education: MD (2005) and PhD (2015) from University of Copenhagen and Southern Denmark, respectively; advanced training in Nutritional Epidemiology (2009) and Causal Inference (2011). Research Interests span epidemiology in family medicine, focusing on diabetes, obesity, multimorbidity, mercury pollution from small-scale gold mining, and public health interventions. His work includes longitudinal studies on diabetes outcomes, weight management strategies, and environmental health impacts of mercury. Scientific Contributions include 15 recent peer-reviewed articles addressing topics like BMI reevaluation , mercury reduction in mining , and multimorbidity trends , alongside editorial roles in national guidelines for prehospital triage and obesity management.
Christina Sadolin Damhus is a Research Fellow (Postdoc) at the Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen. She specializes in medical screening, overdiagnosis, risk communication, and early cancer diagnostics, employing both quantitative and qualitative methodologies informed by medical anthropology and cancer epidemiology. Education: She earned her PhD in Public Health Sciences in 2022, focusing on the implementation and outcomes of cancer diagnostic pathways. She also holds a prior degree in Public Health Sciences (awarded 2018). Research Focus: Her work critically examines early cancer diagnosis paradigms, patient experiences in diagnostic pathways, and sociocultural influences on medical decision-making. Key themes include risk perception in screening programs, interdisciplinary approaches to oncology, and ethical dimensions of healthcare communication. Publications: Her recent articles explore diagnostic efficiency for non-specific cancer symptoms, patient narratives in cancer pathways, and critiques of neoliberal frameworks in medical screening. Research consistently emphasizes qualitative insights alongside clinical data analysis. Teaching: She supervises and teaches medical and public health students at the University of Copenhagen, emphasizing applied research methodologies.
Gritt Overbeck serves as Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Department for Education in the Section of General Practice at the Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. She also functions as a Work Package Lead in research projects and serves as Editor for BMC Primary Care starting November 2024. Her educational background includes: PhD in Implementation Science from University of Copenhagen (2014-2017, awarded December 1, 2017) with thesis on 'Implementing Collaborative Care for anxiety and depression in Denmark' Master's degree in Language Psychology (Cand. mag. Sprogpsykologi) from University of Copenhagen (2009-2012, awarded August 1, 2012) with thesis on 'Secure Talks - communication in safety-critical environment' Overbeck's research primarily focuses on the development and evaluation of complex healthcare interventions that involve multiple stakeholders. Her work examines collaboration between general practice, hospitals, and municipalities to improve patient care pathways, with particular interest in implementation science, psycho-social wellbeing in children, and the intersection between scientific evidence and legislation. She applies methodologies including Normalization Process Theory and process evaluation to understand how healthcare innovations are integrated into practice. Her recent publications reveal strong trends in primary care research, child and adolescent mental health, implementation of complex interventions, and patient experiences. Much of her work centers on practical applications in Danish healthcare settings while contributing to international implementation science literature. She frequently employs qualitative and mixed methods approaches to understand healthcare processes and stakeholder perspectives. Her scientific recognition includes: Magda og Svend Aage Friederichs mindelegat (2024) Overbeck teaches the 'Early Patient Contact and Basic Ethics' course in the medical bachelor's program and research methodology in general practitioner specialist training. She supervises master's and bachelor's theses, primarily focusing on qualitative literature reviews examining patient or professional experiences. Her research has been supported by grants from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, Lundbeck Foundation, and Velux Foundation. She has held external positions including Senior Researcher at the University of Southern Denmark (September 2021-February 2023) and will serve as Editor for BMC Primary Care starting November 2024. Her current research includes the 'FamilyWellbeing in General Practice' project investigating implementation of enhanced psychosocial interventions in child health examinations, and the 'LightCom' project studying patient experiences in weight loss interventions across Denmark and England.
