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IRS - Copenhagen Trial Unit (CTU)
Research
29.04.2026
Rapid action by bystanders plays a crucial role in cardiac arrest
A new nationwide study from the University of Southern Denmark shows that survival after cardiac arrest is more than twice as high when resuscitation is started before the ambulance arrives. Outcomes also vary depending on whether the initial resuscitation is provided by bystanders, volunteer responders, or ambulance personnel.
Department of Regional Health Research
21.04.2026
Internationalisation in focus and a new PhD prize at this spring’s department forum
The theme of this spring’s department forum was internationalisation and included a talk by Mirco Reimer-Elster. In addition, for the first time, we named the IRS PhD Student of the Year, an honour that went to Alexandru Diaconu.
Master's programme
17.04.2026
Master's programme in clinical nursing – practice and academic development
Several healthcare professionals at Hospital Sønderjylland are currently completing a master's programme for working professionals at SDU – a part-time study over four years that makes it possible to combine clinical work with academic development. Meet two nurses who are halfway through the programme.
IRS Sjællands Universitetshospital
15.04.2026
Inaugural seminar professor Gitte Bunkenborg - June 1st 2026
”Transitional and integrated care in the cardiovascular setting"
Education quality
14.04.2026
A fixed clinical base strengthens medical students in Esbjerg
Medical students at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Esbjerg are attached to the same hospital department throughout their master’s degree programme. This benefits both the students and the employers who recruit them after graduation, according to recent experiences.
Award
07.04.2026
Mikkel Højlund receives European psychiatry research award
Associate Professor Mikkel Højlund from the Department of Regional Health Research and Hospital Sønderjylland has received the EPA Next Generation Psychiatrist Award in the category of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. The award is presented by the European Psychiatric Association (EPA).
IRS - Lillebælt Hospital
24.03.2026
Cand.med. Thomas Leth Fink - March 27, 2026 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Patient-centered use of stereotactic body radiation therapy for lung cancer"
IRS
23.03.2026
Kathrine Skak Madsen appointed clinical associate professor in paediatric neuroradi-ology
Kathrine Skak Madsen is based at the Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Reso-nance (DRCMR) at Hvidovre Hospital, where she leads the Brain Maturation research group. She is the first IRS employee to be based at Hvidovre Hospital.
IRS Lillebælt Hospital
13.03.2026
Cand.cur. Jannie Christina Frølund - April 16, 2026 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Listen and Learn: Exploring the role of patient-centred podcasts in healthcare participation, shared decision-making and communication"
IRS - Central and West Zealand Hospital
11.03.2026
Cand.med. Rafl Adnan - March 23, 2026 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"The Effects of e-Based Physical Exercise in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis and the Role of Comorbidity"
