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Research unit of OPEN - Open Patient data Explorative Network

Research areas

The research unit OPEN is organisationally anchored within the Department of Clinical Research at the University of Southern Denmark, with Professor Katrine Hass Rubin serving as Head of Research.

OPEN is a dynamic and interdisciplinary research unit comprising researchers with diverse academic backgrounds, areas of expertise, and methodological approaches to the use of data. This breadth of expertise is a key strength and is reflected in the unit’s organisation into three overarching research groups, each representing distinct scientific profiles.

The groups conduct research at an international level, with particular focus on the following areas:

  • Epidemiology
  • Patient safety and quality
  • User involvement

The research unit's staff consists of professors, associate professors, postdocs, PhD students and other students. Read more about the researchers here

The close relation to OPEN Research Support with easy access to research support facilities and competences is utilised to create successful research - from idea to scientific publication.

You are very welcome to contact us if you want to hear more about our projects or you are interested in collaboration, find our researchers here

We are always open-minded to new ideas and potential research collaboration.

Last Updated 02.06.2026