Hansjörg Selter is a Physician Scientist at the Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care within the Faculty of Medicine at Aalborg University Hospital . His work focuses on clinical research in postoperative care, pain management, and patient experience. Research Interests Postoperative pain management Patient experience analysis Impact of intubation tube size Early discharge protocols IV antibiotic treatment optimization Key Publications Selter’s recent research explores trends in postoperative sore throat and hoarseness through randomized controlled trials, large cohort studies on pain after surgery, and evaluations of early discharge using PICC lines. His work emphasizes clinical practice improvements and patient-centered outcomes.
Volkert Dirk Siersma is an External Lecturer in the Department of Public Health, Section of Biostatistics at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. He is affiliated with the Research Unit for General Practice (Forskningsenheden for Almen Praksis) and has an extensive publication record with 409 research outputs documented. Dr. Siersma is a statistician specializing in quantitative analyses for medical research projects. His methodological expertise focuses on graphical models and longitudinal data analysis methods for data collected repeatedly over time periods. His research spans multiple medical disciplines including anesthesiology, primary care, infectious disease, oncology, and geriatrics. His recent work (2025) demonstrates strong engagement in clinical trials methodology, with publications appearing in high-impact journals including JAMA, The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, and BMC Primary Care. His research often involves international collaborations and addresses practical clinical questions with implications for healthcare practice and policy. Dr. Siersma has contributed to studies examining oxygen therapy in trauma patients, antibiotic stewardship in pediatric care, patient-centeredness measurement tools, and deprescribing practices in dementia care, reflecting the breadth of his biostatistical applications across medical specialties.
Anne Katrine Pagsberg serves as a Clinical Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. Her clinical and research work is focused in the specialized field of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, with offices located at Nordre Ringvej 26-67 in Glostrup and Blegdamsvej 3 in Copenhagen N. Professor Pagsberg's research primarily centers on obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents, with particular emphasis on emotion regulation difficulties, parent-child interactions, and treatment approaches. Her work also extends to ADHD, non-suicidal self-injury, and the impact of parental mental health conditions on child development. She employs multi-informant and multi-method approaches in her clinical research, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to understand complex psychiatric presentations in young people. Analysis of her recent publication record (2025) reveals a strong focus on clinical interventions for youth mental health conditions, with significant attention to OCD treatment protocols, emotion regulation therapies, and novel approaches to addressing sleep disturbances in ADHD. Her research demonstrates interdisciplinary collaboration across psychiatry, neuroscience, and clinical psychology domains, with several studies utilizing advanced methodologies including neuroimaging and computational modeling. Professor Pagsberg maintains active clinical and research collaborations across Denmark and internationally, as evidenced by her extensive publication record of 124 research outputs, primarily consisting of journal articles (97), reviews (14), and various other scholarly contributions. Her work appears in high-impact journals including World Psychiatry, Journal of Anxiety Disorders, and Psychiatry Research, indicating significant recognition within the psychiatric research community.
Stine Johansen is a Medical Doctor and PhD student affiliated with the FLASH – Centre for Liver Research at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU). She holds a position in the Department of Clinical Research VIP, focusing on non-invasive biomarkers for alcohol-related liver disease. Her research emphasizes diagnostics, prognostics, and clinical trials, including the Rifaximin study for liver fibrosis intervention and fecal microbiota transplantation to combat cirrhosis complications. She actively participates in patient recruitment, inclusion, and consultations within randomized controlled trials. Her work spans biomarker validation, fibrosis progression analysis, and the impact of infections on disease outcomes. She contributes to the EU-funded LIVERAIM project (2024–2030), targeting personalized medicine and early diagnosis in chronic liver diseases. Stine’s research bridges clinical practice and epidemiology, addressing gaps in liver disease management through innovative diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies. Key contributions include the development of the LiverPRO score for fibrosis prediction and studies on albumin therapy efficacy in cirrhosis. Her findings have been highlighted in media for advancing liver disease research in Europe.
Sabina Storbjerg Houmøller is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, affiliated with the Research unit of Oto Rhino Laryngology (Odense) at KI, OUH. She holds a dual role as both an academic researcher and a Fitting Audiologist at Widex A/S, demonstrating strong connections between clinical practice and academic research. Her research interests focus on hearing impairment, sensory aids, logopedics, patient-reported outcomes, and presbyacusis, with particular expertise in randomized controlled trials and observational studies in audiology. Her work bridges clinical audiology with health services research, examining how hearing aid technology impacts real-world outcomes and quality of life. Dr. Houmøller's research output shows a clear trend toward understanding the relationship between hearing aid technology, patient-reported outcomes, and quality of life improvements, with recent work focusing on occupational noise exposure, tinnitus annoyance, and adaptation processes in hearing aid users. Her studies predominantly utilize robust methodologies including randomized controlled trials and longitudinal observational designs. She actively presents her findings at major conferences, demonstrating strong engagement with the international audiology community. Her collaborative work involves multiple Danish institutions and researchers, highlighting her integration within the national research ecosystem. As both a researcher and clinician, Dr. Houmøller contributes significantly to advancing evidence-based practices in hearing rehabilitation while maintaining direct connections to clinical applications through her work at Widex A/S.
Harry Lahrmann is an Associate Professor and Research Group Leader at the Department of Construction, Urban and Environmental Engineering within Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science. He specializes in traffic safety research with a focus on cyclist-pedestrian interactions, vehicle inspection systems, and urban mobility solutions. Key Research Areas: Bicycle traffic, road safety analysis, traffic engineering, and data-driven transportation policy Recent Work Trends: Utilizes ambulance data and self-reporting mechanisms to identify hazardous road locations; investigates impact of vehicle inspection programs and cycling safety technologies Awards: 1994 - First prize in bicycle safety at intersections Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students and secures funding from institutions like TrygFonden for projects such as "Better Data on Traffic Accidents." Labs & Teams: Leads the Traffic Research Group, collaborating with experts in infrastructure, hydraulic engineering, and environmental technology.
Christian Dyrlund Wåhlin-Jacobsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Organization , Copenhagen Business School . With expertise in workplace health, leadership communication, and interaction analysis, his research focuses on participatory interventions, social dynamics in organizational decision-making, and micro-interactional processes in policing contexts.
Søren Mikkelsen is a Professor at the Department of Regional Health Research under the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark. He serves as Head of Research in the Prehospital Area VIP (IRS) and is affiliated with the Center for Philosophy and Ethics of Health. Education : Ph.D. in Physician-Administered Prehospital Emergency Care (April 4, 2017) His research focuses on prehospital emergency care , including resuscitation techniques , ethical decision-making , and triage systems . His work integrates clinical practice with medical ethics, addressing challenges in trauma response, mass casualty incidents, and pediatric emergencies. Recent studies explore oxygen therapy protocols, intraosseous access complications, and collaborative ethical frameworks. Notably, his 15 most recent publications (2025) emphasize: Evidence-based prehospital interventions via nationwide cohort studies Optimization of trauma resuscitation (e.g., oxygen saturation thresholds) Ethical guidelines for emergency care personnel Operational responses to mass casualty incidents Pediatric emergency care outcomes He serves as an editor for journals like BMC Emergency Medicine and Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine , and has participated in projects such as AHRTEMIS (ambulance/helicopter response times) and ethical reflection in prehospital contexts. His work is prominently disseminated through 56 media contributions, including public nominations for "Årets Fynbo" (2024).
Professor Janne Tolstrup at the National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, specializes in alcohol epidemiology, public health interventions, and social determinants of health. With a PhD from the University of Copenhagen and a DM Sci degree, her research spans adolescent health, chronic disease prevention, and health inequality. Dr Med, University of Copenhagen PhD, University of Copenhagen Ms Sci (Human biology), University of Copenhagen Bs Sci (Biophysics), University of Copenhagen Her work employs cohort studies , Mendelian Randomization , and register-based research to investigate: Alcohol's impact on adolescent mental health Socioeconomic disparities in vaccination uptake Environmental factors in immune response Behavioral interventions for substance abuse Recent articles highlight trends in: Alcohol policy evaluation HPV vaccination efficacy Workforce health disparities Metabolic disorder epidemiology Scientific recognition includes the HIP (high impact factor) Prisen 2009 . Peer reviewer for JAMA and BMC Public Health Project participant in "Health- and behavior-related problem profiles among adult men and women aged 55–80 years" Conference presenter on cardiac rehabilitation and alcohol interventions
Thomas Alexander Gerds is a Professor in the Department of Public Health, Section of Biostatistics, at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. His research focuses on the development and application of statistical methods for analyzing binary, longitudinal, and time-to-event data, with a particular emphasis on causal inference and machine learning in the context of medical and public health studies. Gerds' primary research areas include causal inference, machine learning for pharmacoepidemiology, and statistical methodology for survival analysis. He collaborates with the Danish Heart Foundation on registry data studies, aiming to improve study design and causal conclusions in observational research. His work spans prediction modelling strategies, competing risk models, and the development of statistical software for applications in cardiology and public health. His recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on applying advanced biostatistical methods to diverse medical fields. Key trends include the development of risk prediction models for conditions like kidney failure and cardiovascular disease, causal inference in pharmacoepidemiology (e.g., studying cholesterol-lowering drugs), and longitudinal mediation analysis. His work often involves registry-based cohort studies and systematic reviews, with applications in dentistry, neurology (cerebral palsy), diabetes, and emergency medicine.
Anne Kær Gejl is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, where she conducts research in the Research Unit of Exercise Epidemiology. Her work bridges public health, exercise science, and educational psychology, with a strong focus on physical activity's role in cognitive and mental health development among children and adolescents. Her research interests center on physical activity , cognitive function (especially inhibitory control and executive function), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) , and child development . She investigates how structured physical activity and screen-free interventions can enhance pre-reading, spelling, and mental health outcomes in young populations. Her work often employs randomized controlled trials , systematic reviews , and population-based studies , reflecting a rigorous methodological approach. Recent publications highlight trends in embodied learning , digital screen use , and feasibility of behavioral interventions . Her research consistently emphasizes the integration of physical activity into educational settings to support both academic and psychological well-being. Scientific Awards: None listed in the provided text. Anne Kær Gejl actively mentors students, including PhD candidates such as Anne Sofie Bøgh Malling and Lars Damsgaard. She has been involved in significant research grants related to physical activity interventions and educational outcomes, though specific grant names are not detailed. Her collaborative network includes researchers from public health, sports science, and education disciplines. She is part of the Research Unit of Exercise Epidemiology, contributing to team-based studies on youth health, physical activity monitoring, and cognitive development. Her lab engages in both experimental and observational research, often in school and community settings.
Sofie Koch is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Southern Denmark's Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics within the Faculty of Health Sciences. She maintains active research affiliations with multiple units including the Research Unit of Active Living, Research Unit of Sport and Health Sciences, and FIIBL - Research and Implementation Centre for Human Movement and Learning. Her research focuses on physical activity interventions in Danish school settings, with particular emphasis on implementation science, childhood obesity prevention, and policy evaluation. Key interests include digital screen impacts on adolescent activity, high-intensity exercise programs for schoolchildren, and frontline worker behavior in health program adoption. Her work employs mixed-methods approaches including cluster RCTs, focus groups, and cross-sectional population studies. Recent publications demonstrate strong trends in school-based physical activity implementation across Denmark, with significant emphasis on dose-response relationships in exercise interventions and barriers to program adoption in public education systems. Her research consistently targets Danish adolescent populations with practical applications for national health policy. Professional activities include conference presentations on physical activity implementation barriers (2019), drowning prevention research (2017), and co-organizing the Nordic seminar on School Swimming (2016). Her work shows substantial engagement with Danish public health initiatives through the Generation Healthy Kids study. Research metrics indicate growing impact with multiple publications generating Mendeley readership (6-21 readers) and early citations, particularly in the Journal of Sports Sciences and Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. Her ORCID profile (0000-0002-9404-5001) documents 31 research outputs including 14 journal articles, 7 conference abstracts, and a PhD thesis.
Lars Arendt-Nielsen is a Professor and Research Group Leader at Aalborg University, Department of Medicine and Health Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences. He is also affiliated with Aalborg University Hospital, where he leads research in translational pain neuroscience and precision health. His work spans multiple interdisciplinary centers, including the Center for Neuroplasticity and Pain and the Center for Mathematical Modeling of Knee Osteoarthritis. Research Interests: His primary research areas include translational pain neuroscience, chronic pain mechanisms, biomarkers, quantitative sensory testing, and precision medicine. He investigates conditions such as knee osteoarthritis, postoperative pain, fibromyalgia, and migraine, with a strong emphasis on experimental models and clinical diagnostics. His work integrates health technology, pharmacology, and epigenetics to develop personalized pain management strategies. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2022–2025) reflect a strong focus on chronic pain after total knee arthroplasty, post-COVID conditions, genetic polymorphisms in pain disorders, and novel treatments for itch and migraine. Articles frequently appear in high-impact journals and often involve randomized controlled trials, biomarker discovery, and patient-centered outcomes. Scientific Awards: No specific awards are listed in the provided text. Grants and Supervision: He is actively involved in major research projects such as MathKOA (funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation) and studies on pain catastrophizing and gold microparticles for osteoarthritis. He has supervised 18 PhD students and frequently collaborates as a co-investigator on clinical trials and translational research initiatives. Labs and Teams: He leads the Translational Pain Neuroscience and Precision Medicine research group and is central to the Center for Neuroplasticity and Pain. His team conducts cutting-edge research on pain mechanisms, sensitization, and diagnostic profiling using advanced neurophysiological and biochemical methods.
Pernille Heyckendorff Secher is an Associate Professor in Nursing Science at the Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University (Faculty of Medicine). She holds a PhD in Medical Informatics and has expertise in telemedicine, digital health technologies, and chronic disease management. Her research focuses on co-creating telehealth solutions to empower patients and improve healthcare efficiency. She is also involved in pedagogical innovation, particularly integrating blended learning and problem-based learning (PBL) in health education using digital tools like virtual reality and podcasts. Education: PhD in Medical Informatics (Aalborg University, 2016) MSc in Clinical Science and Technology (Aalborg University, 2012) Bachelor’s in Nursing Education (University College of Northern Denmark, 2010) Research Interests: Telemedicine for chronic diseases (COPD, diabetes in pregnancy), patient empowerment through technology, digital health tools, and pedagogical approaches for Generation Z learners. She emphasizes co-creation with clinicians and patients to design effective solutions. Teaching Contributions: Advocates for blended learning and PBL integration in health education, focusing on dynamic, multimedia-based methods to engage Gen Z students. Leads projects using VR and podcasts for reflective practice in nursing. Administrative Roles: Semester-coordinator at Clinical Science and Technology (Aalborg University). Active in UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and education. Collaborations: Works with clinicians, patients, and interdisciplinary teams on telehealth projects. Involved in large-scale trials like the Danish TeleCare North Trial.
Dr. Diego Bassani is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Toronto. He holds concurrent appointments as a Senior Scientist at The Hospital for Sick Children and Director of the International Program Evaluation Unit at the Centre for Global Child Health. His interdisciplinary work bridges epidemiology and network science to advance population health measurement. M.Sc., Ph.D. (Epidemiology) His research emphasizes large-scale epidemiological studies, network science applications, and methodological innovations in maternal and child health. Current projects include reconstructing population networks from national survey data, developing novel sampling designs, and enhancing timeliness in public health surveillance. Recent work explores allometric scaling, microbiota associations, and neonatal probiotic interventions. Key trends in his recent publications include network-based population health modeling (SEEDNet), microbiota analysis in Bangladeshi infants, and methodological advancements in cross-country health data synthesis. These studies span epidemiology, microbiology, and computational approaches. Dr. Bassani leads projects funded by the New Frontiers in Research Fund, NSERC, CIHR, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Global Affairs Canada. His methodological focus on network science aims to revolutionize health data collection and disease pattern detection. He collaborates with the ISI Foundation and contributes to open-source data infrastructure through initiatives like SEEDNet, supporting global health research and policy formulation.
