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Upcoming PhD Defences

Cand.scient.anth. Henriette List

Title: "Infrastructuring Cancer Decisions - Expertise, Entanglements and Everyday Practices in Danish Multidisciplinary Team Meetings"

Date and time: 26-06-2025 at 14:00

Venue: Room JEE, J.B. Winsløws Vej 21, Entrance 244, 5000 Odense

For zoom link, please contact hlist@health.sdu.dk

Committee of Examiners:

Professor Emiritus Anne Edwards, Emeritus Professor, Department of Education

Lektor Marie Louise Tørring, Institute of Culture and Society - Department of Anthropology, University of Aarhus

Professor Malene Grubbe Hildebrandt, Clinical Department, University of Southern Denmark (chair)

Main supervisor:

Professor Ole Graumann, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark

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Cand.med. Alexandros Valsamidis

Title: "Robotic-Assisted vs. Conventional Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Study of Surgical Stress, Patient Outcomes, and Surgeon Ergonomics"

Date and time: 27-06-2025 at 14:00

Venue: Auditorium Psyk 57.00, Sygehus Sønderjylland, Kresten Philipsens Vej 15, 6200 Aabenraa

Committee of Examiners:

Consultant Surgeon, MD, PhD Hanna de la Croix, Department of Surgery, Sahlgrenska Universitethospital, Göteborg

Prof., Consultant Surgeon, Dr. Med. Jacob Rosenberg, Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen

Clinical Associate Prof., Consultant Gastroenterologist, MD, PhD Jacob Broder Brodersen, Department of Regional Health Research, Esbjerg and Grindsted Hospital, SDU (chair)

Main supervisor:

Professor Michael Festersen Nielsen, Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark

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Cand.med. Line Adsbøll Wickstrøm

Title: "Palliative treatment of multiple myeloma patients with vertebral fractures. A randomized controlled trial of vertebroplasty in addition to usual treatment"

Date and time: 27-06-2025 at 14:00

Venue: Auditoriet, Kolding Sygehus. Sygehusvej 24, 6000 Kolding

Committee of Examiners:

Ass. prof., PhD, Dr. Med. Carsten Reidies Bjarkam, Neurosurgical department, Aalborg University Hospital

Ass. prof., PhD, Dr. Med. Kristina Carlson, Department of Medical Science, Hematology, Akademiska Sjukhuset Uppsala

Ass. prof., PhD, Dr. Med. Tine Nymark, Orthopedic Department, Odense University Hospital (chair)

Main supervisor:

Professor Mikkel Østerheden Andersen, Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark

Cand.med. Helena Møgelbjerg Ditzel

Title: "Prognostic Relevance of Geriatric assessment and Oncogeriatric Screening In cancer patients age Seventy or more: A prospective G8 Study (PROGNOSIS-G8)"

Date and time: 27-06-2025 at 15:00

Venue: Room Emil Aarestrup, Kløvervænget 17, 5000 Odense C

Committee of Examiners:

Medical oncologist, Consultant, Ph.d. Nienke De Glas, Dep. of oncology, Helse Førde, Norge/ klinik og forskning

Professor, ph.d. Mette Nørgaard, Dep. of clinical epidemiology/Institut for klinisk medicin, aarhus University Hospital/

Professor, dr. med, Head of Research at dep. of Gynecology Lone Kjeld Petersen, Dep. Gynecology/KI, Odense University Hospital/SDU (chair)

Main supervisor:

Assoc. Professor Trine Lembrecht Jørgensen, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark

Cand.psych. Anne Katrine Hartmann Søby

Title: "Stuck between youth and family life – an identification of adolescents’ experiences and needs during their mother’s course of breast cancer"

Date and time: 30-06-2025 at 13:00

Venue: U220, SDU, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M

Zoom: https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/66959323660?pwd=74Zd7vb2wimlGaPZtX3DJ2cNquITWe.1

Committee of Examiners:
Professor Anne Marie Lunde Husebø, Det helsevitenskapelige fakultet, Avdeling for folkehelse, Stavanger University

Senior researcher Majbritt Guldin, Forskningsenheden for almen praksis, Aarhus University

Professor Karin Dieperink, Klinisk Institut, Forskningsenhed for Onkologi, Odense University Hospital (chair)

Main supervisor:

Professor, dr. phil Kirsten Kaya Roessler, Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark

Cand.scient. Frederik Gudmundsen

Title: "In vivo Modulation of Neuronal Circuits Related to Compulsive Actions"

Date and time: 02-07-2025 at 13:00

Venue: "Luftskibet", number 0.16, SDU Copenhagen, Studiestræde 6, 1455 Copenhagen

Committee of Examiners:

Professor Kristina Herfert, Dept. of Preclinical Imaging and Radiopharmacy, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen

Associate Professor Anne Landau, , Translation Neuropsychiatry Unit, Dept. of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University

Associate Professor Ulrich Kirk, Dept. of psychology, University of Southern Denmark (chair)

Main supervisor:

Assoc. Professor Mikael Palner, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark

Cand.merc. Stine Lundstrøm Kamionka

Title: "Models, methods and challenges in coordination of pathways for people with disadvantage"

Date and time: 12-08-2025 at 11:30

Venue: Lokalet Dialogen, Sund, SDU, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M

Committee of Examiners:

Førsteamanuensis /ass. prof. Ann-Torill Tørrisplass, Fakultet for Samfunnsvitenskap, Nord University

Professor Viola Burau, Institut for Folkesundhed - Sektion for Sundhedsfremme og Sundhedsvæsen, Aarhus Universitet

Professor Dorte Ejg Jarbøl, Forskningsenheden for Almen Praksis, University of Southern Denmark (chair)

Main supervisor:

Professor Niels Bilenberg, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark

 

Cand.med. Yeliz Jakobsen

Title: "Benefits of Bimodal Fittings with Cochlear Implant and Hearing Aid Compared to Bilateral Hearing Aids: A Randomized Controlled Trial on Hearing Aid Acclimatization Time Prior to Cochlear Implantation"

Date and time: 15-08-2025 at 15:00

Venue: Emil Aarestrup auditorium, Odense Universitetshospital, Klinikbygningen, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000 Odense C

Committee of Examiners:

MD., Ph.D. A.L. (Diane) Smit, Otorhinolaryngology, University Medical Centre Utrecht

MD., Professor Per Caye-Thomasen, Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery/Audiology Clinic/Health Technology , Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet.

MD., Assoc. prof. Knud Larsen, Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital of South West Jutland (chair)

Main supervisor:

Professor Jesper Hvass Schmidt, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark

Cand.cur. Britt Egmose

Title: "Improving allergy Healthcare through young adults' and parents' perspectives on everyday life with food allergies – A practice research study"

Date and time: 22-08-2025 at 14:00

Venue: Emil Aarestrup auditorium, Odense Universitetshospital, Klinikbygningen, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000 Odense C

Committee of Examiners:

Professor, RN, Ph.D Malin Axelsson, Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University

Associated professor, MD, Ph.D Ann-marie Malby Schoos, institut for klinisk medicin, pædiatri, University of Cpoenhagen (KU)

Professor, MD, Ph.D Gitte Zachariassen, klinisk institut, Forskningsenhed for pædiatri, University of southern Denamrk (chair)

Main supervisor:

Professor Charlotte Gotthard Mørtz, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark

Cand.cur. Jette Sørensen

Title: "The Importance of Formation and Development of Professional Identity through Nursing Education A Profession-Oriented Practice Research Project"

Date and time: 25-08-2025 at 14:00

Venue: UCL Erhvervsakademi og Professionshøjskole, Niels Bohrs Allé 1, 5230 Odense M, Lokale NBA-AU.103

Committee of Examiners:

Professor, PhD, RN Lisbeth Porskrog Kristiansen, Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Human Sciences, Mid Sweden University

Professor, PhD, Cand.Psych. Charlotte Højholt, Department of People and Technology and Subject, Roskilde University

Associate Professor, PhD, Lector Connie Timmermann, Centre for Patient Communication, University of Southern Denmark (chair)

Main supervisor:

Professor Dorthe Nielsen, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark

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Cand.med. Morten Winkler Møller

Title: "Pituitary adenomas and DNA methylation"

Date and time: 28-08-2025 at 14:00

Venue: Kursussalen, WP 15, J. B. Winsløws Vej 15, 5000 Odense

Committee of Examiners:

Neurosurgical Director, Center for Skull Base Surgery, MD Paul Andrew Gardner, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Consultant, MD, PhD Kåre Schmidt Ettrup, Neurokirurgisk Afdeling, Aalborg Universitetshospital

Prof, PhD Charlotte Guldborg Nyvold, Hæmatologisk afdeling, Odense Universitetshospital (chair)

Main supervisor:

Professor Frantz R. Poulsen, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark

Cand.med. Camilla Viola Buskbjerg Palm

Title: "Polycystic ovary syndrome and intrauterine programming of child body composition, physical activity, strength, and autism spectrum disorder"

Date and time: 29-08-2025 at 14:00

Venue: Emil Aarestrup, Klinikbygningen OUH, Kløvervænget 17, 5000 Odense C

Committee of Examiners:

Klinisk lektor, Dr.Med, MD, phd Martin Blomberg Jensen, Hormon- og stofskiftesygdomme, og institut for klinisk medicin, Herlev Hospital, IKM

Associate professor, MD, phd Jens Fuglsang, Kvindesygdomme og Fødsler, og Klinisk Institut, Aarhus Universitetshospital

Professor, MD, phd, MPM Kirsten Kyvik, Forskningsenhed for Human Genetik, Klinisk Institut (chair)

Main supervisor:

Professor Marianne Skovsager Andersen, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark


Cand.scient.med. Malene Bisgaard

Title: "Magnetic resonance perfusion imaging for exploring the significance of angiosomes for lower limb revascularization"

Date and time: 08-09-2025 at 14:00

Venue: Auditoriet, Kolding Sygehus, Sygehusvej 24, 6000 Kolding

Committee of Examiners:

Specialist Jakob Møller, Radiology, Herlev Universitets Hospital

Professor Maarit Venermo, Vascular Surgery, University Of Helsinki

Professor Torben Knudsen, Esbjerg/Grindsted Sygehus, IRS SDU (chair)

Main supervisor:

Assoc. Professor Helle Precht, Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark

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Cand.med. Stefan Kastalag Risager

Title: "Periprosthetic Fractures after Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty"

Date and time: 12-09-2025 at 14:30

Venue: Emil Aarestrup auditorium, Odense Universitetshospital, Klinikbygningen, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000 Odense C

Committee of Examiners:

Associate Professor, PhD, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. James Masters, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford

Associate Professor, Statistician, MSc, PhD Erzsébet Horváth-Puhó , Department of Clinical Medicine, Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Aarhus University

Professor, Consultant plastic surgeon Jens Ahm Sørensen , Department of plastic surgery, Odense University Hospital, Department of Clinical Research, , University of Southern Denmark (chair)

Main supervisor:

Professor Martin Lindberg-Larsen, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark

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