جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Tine Haldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Foodborne Disease Epidemiology
• Risk Modelling
• Zoonoses
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tine Hald is a Professor at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where she leads the Research Group for Risk Benefit. Her work focuses on foodborne disease epidemiology, risk modeling, and the control of zoonotic pathogens (e.g., Salmonella, Campylobacter) with emphasis on antimicrobial resistance. She serves on expert panels for EFSA and WHO, and co-directs the One Health International Summer School. Education: PhD in Veterinary Epidemiology, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University (2001) DVM, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University (1994) Business Administration (HD), HHC Business School Centre (1996) Research: Her group develops quantitative risk assessments (QMRA), source attribution models, and surveillance frameworks for foodborne pathogens. Key areas include antimicrobial resistance dynamics, spatial-temporal analysis of outbreaks, and policy advice for global food safety authorities. Publications: Recent work (2025) emphasizes source attribution modeling, multi-country pathogen transmission studies, and systematic reviews of antimicrobial resistance. Research consistently integrates genomics, epidemiology, and One Health approaches. Projects & Supervision: She manages the Danish Salmonella Source Account and the Global Decision Support Initiative (GDSI), and supervises PhD students in projects on foodborne pathogen genomics and antimicrobial resistance mitigation.

Ana Sofia Ribeiro Duarteمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Food Safety Epidemiology
• Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ana Sofia Ribeiro Duarte is a Senior Researcher at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in food safety epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance. She leads the Research Group for Foodborne Pathogens and Epidemiology within the DTU Microbes Initiative and serves as Project Manager for the DANMAP surveillance program. Dr. Duarte actively supervises PhD students and contributes to international research collaborations across Europe and Africa. Her educational background includes a PhD in The interpretation of quantitative microbiology data: meeting the demands of quantitative microbiological risk assessment from the National Food Institute (awarded 2013) and a combined Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Master of Science (MSc) in Veterinary Epidemiology from the University of Lisbon (awarded 2009). Dr. Duarte's research focuses on antimicrobial resistance in food systems, with particular expertise in quantitative microbial risk assessment, source attribution modeling, and metagenomics applications for surveillance. Her work bridges veterinary medicine, public health, and food safety through a One Health approach, examining transmission pathways between animals, food, and humans. She has pioneered the application of genomic data in risk assessment methodologies and has developed innovative surveillance techniques using metagenomics. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on Escherichia coli resistance mechanisms, zoonotic pathogen transmission, and the development of integrated surveillance systems that connect animal, human, and environmental health data. Her research increasingly incorporates advanced modeling techniques and genomic approaches to understand resistance transmission dynamics across the food chain. Best Oral Presentation (2010) Dr. Duarte actively mentors PhD students including H. M. Stratton (investigating antimicrobial resistance at the domestic animals-wildlife-environment interface) and M. B. Hallgren (developing strategies to reduce antimicrobial resistance burden). She has secured significant research funding including the AMELIORATE project (heAvy MEtaL and antImicrObial Resistance exposure through wAsTe in kEnya) running from 2025-2029. Her teaching activities include international courses on quantitative microbial risk assessment under European Commission programs and a successful Coursera MOOC on metagenomics for pathogen surveillance. She leads the DTU Microbes Initiative's research on foodborne pathogens and epidemiology, contributing to the DANMAP surveillance program which monitors antimicrobial use and resistance across Denmark's food production chain. Her international collaborations span institutions in Austria, Australia, Spain, and Kenya, reflecting the global nature of antimicrobial resistance challenges.

Tina Beck Hansenمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Food microbiology
• Food safety
• HACCP
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tina Beck Hansen is a Senior Researcher at the Danish Technical University (DTU) , specifically within the Research Group for Food Microbiology and Hygiene at the National Food Institute. Her work focuses on quantitative food preservation, safety, and hygiene, with expertise in predictive microbiology and HACCP applications. PhD in Food Preservation , KVL (Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University), 1993–1997 Master of Food Science , KVL, 1984–1991 Her research prioritizes inactivation and survival of foodborne pathogens like Bacillus cereus , Listeria monocytogenes , and Salmonella . She develops predictive models to assess microbial risks in food processing, storage, and outbreak investigations, contributing to SDGs in food safety education and environmental hygiene . Recent publications highlight her work on pathogen growth modeling in starchy foods, ready-to-eat salads, and leafy greens. These studies integrate predictive microbiology with practical food safety frameworks, emphasizing temperature control and risk assessment. Supervised PhD project on sporeforming bacteria in plant-based foods (2024–2027) Lead consultancy projects for temperature risk management (2019–2025) She actively participates in food safety workshops and serves as a supervisor in multidisciplinary initiatives, including SvampeMad (fermentation of organic waste for protein ingredients) and FF4 (generic risk management tools).

Hernan Gomez Redondoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Food Safety
• Public Health
• Risk Assessment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hernan Gomez Redondo is a postdoctoral researcher at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, specializing in food safety and public health risk assessment. His work focuses on quantitative microbial risk analysis (QMRA), dietary exposure modeling, and disease burden evaluation. Role: Postdoc in Risk Benefit Research Group Location: Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark Research Interests: Dietary risk factors and public health Individual-based QMRA frameworks Ready-to-eat food safety National burden of disease studies Ambient air pollution health impacts Key Collaborations: France's foodborne disease modeling, Denmark public health policy, and EU-wide risk assessment projects.

• Quantitative Epidemiology
• Animal Disease Modeling
• Statistical Modeling
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Matt Denwood is a Professor in the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences within the Animal Welfare and Disease Control section at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. His position combines veterinary expertise with advanced statistical knowledge to address complex problems in animal health and disease systems. Professor Denwood's primary research interests focus on the application of quantitative epidemiology to animal disease and production challenges. His work encompasses statistical and mathematical modeling of animal disease systems, appropriate consideration of diagnostic tests for disease evaluation, and the use of stochastic modeling to understand underlying disease processes. He leverages his veterinary background, statistical knowledge, government advisory experience, and programming skills to bridge theoretical and applied aspects of epidemiology and quantitative biology. His research frequently involves computationally intensive statistical methods applied to problems in ecology and epidemiology through collaborations with researchers from veterinary, medical, and life science departments across Denmark, the UK, and worldwide. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on veterinary epidemiology, disease modeling, and diagnostic test evaluation across diverse contexts including wildlife disease spread, antimicrobial resistance, avian influenza, food safety, and healthcare systems. His methodological approach often employs advanced statistical techniques such as latent class modeling, with a systems perspective evident in his 'farm-to-fork' analyses of food safety risks and comprehensive disease modeling frameworks. As a researcher in the veterinary domain, Professor Denwood receives funding from various government, charity, and livestock industry bodies. His professional activities include significant participation in the International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics (ISVEE), where he has served as workshop leader and organizer for multiple events, including ISVEE 16 and the upcoming ISVEE 17 in November 2024. He has also contributed to important public health initiatives, including mathematical modeling of COVID-19 transmission and hospital burden during Denmark's partial reopening scenarios in 2020.

• Pediatric Endocrinology
• Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment
• Childhood Obesity Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Louise Aas Holm is an MD PhD fellow at the Department of Clinical Medicine within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. She is affiliated with the Hansen Group and conducts research focused on pediatric metabolic health, with particular emphasis on cardiometabolic risk assessment in children and adolescents with obesity. Her work spans multiple disciplines including pediatric endocrinology, genomics, proteomics, and microbiome science. Dr. Holm's research interests center on understanding the complex interplay between genetic factors, plasma biomarkers, and metabolic health outcomes in pediatric populations. She investigates how genetic variations influence plasma lipidomes and proteomes, and how these molecular profiles relate to cardiometabolic risk in youth. Her work also explores the gut microbiome's role in metabolic health and the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for childhood obesity. Through her research, she aims to identify modifiable risk factors and biomarkers that could improve early detection and intervention strategies for metabolic disorders in children. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on translational research that bridges basic science with clinical applications. Her work frequently employs advanced 'omics technologies to characterize molecular profiles in pediatric populations, with particular attention to how these profiles change with obesity and related conditions. She has made significant contributions to understanding the genetic architecture underlying metabolic traits in children, and how these factors interact with environmental influences. Dr. Holm collaborates extensively with researchers across multiple institutions, as evidenced by her co-authorship on high-impact publications in journals including Cell, Nature Medicine, and Nature Genetics. Her work has garnered substantial attention in both academic and public spheres, with multiple publications being covered by news outlets and discussed across social media platforms. Within the Hansen Group at the University of Copenhagen, Dr. Holm contributes to a vibrant research environment focused on pediatric metabolic health. Her work aligns with the group's broader mission to understand and address the growing challenges of childhood obesity and its metabolic complications through innovative research approaches.

• Epidemiology
• Food Safety
• Zoonotic Diseases
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tine Marianne Hald serves as a Guest Researcher at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in foodborne disease epidemiology and source attribution modeling within the Animal Welfare and Disease Control division. Her work bridges veterinary science, public health, and statistical modeling to address zoonotic disease transmission. Research Focus: Dr. Hald's expertise centers on quantitative methods for tracing foodborne pathogens like Salmonella and campylobacteriosis from animal reservoirs to humans. Her methodologies integrate multi-country surveillance data, stochastic modeling, and meta-analyses of case-control studies to inform EU food safety policies. Key innovations include compartmental models for antimicrobial-resistant E. coli transmission and frameworks for resolving data discrepancies in source attribution. Publication Trends: Her 10 research outputs (2012–2025) reveal a sustained focus on EU-level zoonotic disease dynamics, with heavy emphasis on Salmonella (60% of works) and emerging work on antimicrobial resistance. Collaborations with EU agencies like EFSA are evident through policy citations, while citation metrics (up to 153 Scopus) underscore real-world impact in public health decision-making. Academic Engagement: As a Guest Researcher, she contributes to DTU's leadership in veterinary epidemiology without formal teaching duties. Her role emphasizes collaborative research, particularly within EU-funded projects addressing food safety challenges through advanced statistical approaches.

• feline and canine gut microbiome
• gut microbiome changes in obesity and metabolic disease
• prebiotic and probiotic use in dogs and cats
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ida Nordang Kieler is a veterinary researcher at the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. Her work focuses on diagnostic imaging and companion animal surgery and clinical specialties, with particular expertise in the gut microbiome of companion animals. She maintains an active research profile with numerous publications from 2020-2025. Her primary research interests include feline and canine gut microbiome in health and disease, gut microbiome changes in obesity and metabolic disease, and prebiotic and probiotic use in dogs and cats. Her current PhD project investigates the gut microbiome's relation to host genetics, diet, and metabolism in cats, with specific focus on obesity models, GLP-1 analogue treatments, and microbiome composition in lean, obese, and diabetic cats. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on veterinary microbiome research, particularly in companion animals. Her work spans diagnostic methods for feline pancreatic conditions, canine parasitic infections, genetic studies of hip dysplasia, microbiome responses to synbiotic diets, and urinary biomarkers in feline diseases. She employs diverse methodologies including genomic analysis, microbiome sequencing, and clinical observational studies. Dr. Kieler actively collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions, with her work referenced in clinical guidelines and patents. Her research has gained attention from news outlets and social media platforms, with substantial readership on academic platforms like Mendeley. Her academic contributions span veterinary internal medicine, microbiome science, and companion animal clinical specialties, with a particular emphasis on translational research that bridges basic science and clinical veterinary practice. She maintains active involvement in both feline and canine health research with special attention to metabolic conditions and gastrointestinal health.

• Forest Pathology
• Pathogen Genomics
• Microbiology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

James Doonan serves as Assistant Professor in Forest and Landscape Ecology within the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying tree-pathogen interactions, utilizing advanced genomic and transcriptomic approaches. His primary research interests include forest pathology , pathogen genomics , and tree-microbiome relationships . Current investigations center on Ash Dieback disease in European ash ( Fraxinus excelsior ) caused by Hymenscyphus fraxineus , aiming to identify genomic bases of tolerance. Previous work examined bacterial pathogens in oak trees contributing to Acute Oak Decline, revealing interactions between pathogens and the native insect Agrilus biguttatus . Analysis of his recent publications shows consistent focus on forest disease mechanisms using cutting-edge genomic techniques. His work spans fungal pathogens, bacterial diseases, and nematode interactions, with strong emphasis on European tree species conservation. Collaborative research extends across multiple European institutions, reflecting international engagement in forest pathology. Dr. Doonan's research methodology integrates molecular biology, DNA/RNA sequencing, and computational approaches to address critical challenges in forest health. His work provides foundational knowledge for developing disease-resistant tree varieties and sustainable forest management strategies.

Abbey Olsenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Veterinary Epidemiology
• Risk Assessment
• Zoonotic Diseases
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Abbey Olsen serves as a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in the Veterinary Epidemiology and Risk Assessment group at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen. She is affiliated with the Danish Veterinary Consortium (DK-VET) where she conducts risk assessments for veterinary contingency planning. Her academic journey includes doctoral training at Wageningen University and Research Center in the Netherlands. Her research focuses on veterinary epidemiology with specialization in zoonotic disease risk assessment, diagnostic test evaluation, and biosecurity protocols. Key areas include Toxoplasma gondii transmission dynamics, Campylobacter and Salmonella surveillance in poultry, and methodological frameworks for risk of bias assessment in veterinary clinical studies. Current projects analyze cannabidiol efficacy for canine epilepsy and computer vision applications for meat safety. Dr. Olsen contributes to EFSA's Scientific Network on Zoonoses Data Collection and co-supervises graduate students in veterinary epidemiology. Her work bridges quantitative risk modeling with practical disease control strategies, emphasizing the One Health approach to animal and human health protection. She leads research on farm-level biosecurity assessments and systematic reviews of veterinary interventions.

• Pediatric Endocrinology
• Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment
• Genetic Epidemiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cilius Esmann Fonvig serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. His clinical affiliation extends to Region Sjælland (email domain regionsjaelland.dk), reflecting Denmark's integrated university-hospital academic model. Based at Holbæk Hospital (Smedelundsgade 60) with Copenhagen campus connections (Blegdamsvej 3), he maintains active research in pediatric metabolic disorders. His research centers on childhood obesity and cardiometabolic risk, with specific expertise in genetic and proteomic determinants of metabolic health. Key focus areas include: Genetic risk scoring for insulin resistance in pediatric populations Plasma proteome and lipidome profiling in obesity Gut microbiome interactions with metabolic disease Non-pharmacological obesity intervention outcomes Age-dependent biomarker discovery Recent publications in Cell , Nature Medicine , and Nature Genetics demonstrate high-impact contributions to understanding obesity-related metabolic pathways in children. Analysis of his 44 research outputs (2025) reveals strong collaboration networks with leading Danish researchers including Torben Hansen, Jens-Christian Holm, and Signe Stellingwerff. His work frequently appears in high-visibility journals with significant media coverage (13 news outlets for key studies) and substantial academic engagement (128+ Mendeley readers per major paper). The research consistently addresses clinically actionable biomarkers and intervention strategies for childhood metabolic disorders. Fonvig participates in major consortia including GALAXY and MicrobLiver, indicating leadership in large-scale collaborative projects. His work demonstrates translational impact through policy citations (e.g., Childhood Obesity journal paper) and clinical application of findings in Danish obesity management programs.

• Veterinary Science
• Animal Welfare
• Disease Control
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Maarten Johannes Nauta serves as a Visiting Teacher in the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, focusing on Animal Welfare and Disease Control. Affiliated with Statens Serum Institut (SSI), his work bridges veterinary science and public health through risk assessment of zoonotic diseases and food safety challenges. His research spans One Health risk assessment, zoonotic disease incursion modeling, parasite control in fishery products, and Salmonella dynamics in poultry. He develops tools like L'ORA for dynamic risk evaluation and contributes to EFSA guidelines, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to animal-human health interfaces. Key methodologies include epidemiological modeling and quantitative microbial risk assessment. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal strong trends in One Health tool development, EFSA guideline re-evaluation for seafood parasites, and border control efficacy for poultry imports. These works advance regulatory science in veterinary epidemiology, with applications in public health preparedness and food safety policy across European and international contexts. Dr. Nauta actively collaborates with the EFSA Panel on Biological Hazards and global research networks, as evidenced by multinational co-authorship on high-impact publications. His work is conducted within the Animal Welfare and Disease Control group at the University of Copenhagen, leveraging institutional partnerships for translational impact in disease control.