Cand.med. Philip Rask Lage-Hansen
Title: "Can unexplained pain in rheumatoid arthritis be explained?"
Date and time: 19-10-2026 at 14:00
Venue: Auditoriet, Esbjerg Sygehus, Finsensgade 35, 6700 Esbjerg
Committee of Examiners:
MD, Ph.d, Associate professor, specialist in Internal medicine and Rheumatology Mette Holland-Fischer, Klinisk Institut/ Afdelingen for Led-, Ryg- og Bindevævssygdomme,
Aalborg Universitetshospital
MD, Ph.d, Clinical professor, Specialist in Internal medicine and Rheumatology. Claire Daien, Rheumatology, Universite de Montpellier France
MD, Ph.d, Associate professor, Specialist in Clinical Biochemistry, Head of research. Martin Overgaard, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, OUH and SDU (chair)
Main supervisor:
Professor Torkell Ellingsen, Department of Clinical Research University of Southern Denmark
Cand.med. Peter Nørregaard Hansen
Title: "Axonal electrophysiological abnormalities in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. A target of treatment."
Date and time: 23-10-2026 at 14:00
Venue: Emil Aarestrup auditorium, Odense University Hospital, Klinikbygningen, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000 Odense
Committee of Examiners:
Professor Pieter van Doorn, Department of Neurology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Professor Christian Krarup, Dept. Of Neurophysiology, RH
Professor Franz R. Poulsen, Dept of Neurosurgery, OUH (chair)
Main supervisor:
Assoc. Professor Thomas Krøigård, Department of Clinical Research University of Southern Denmark
Cand.cur. Ditte Bekker-Jensen
Title: "Investigating and optimizing outcomes for family caregivers following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA)"
Date and time: 28-10-2026 at 14:00
Venue: Auditorium U301, SUND, SDU, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense
Committee of Examiners:
Professor, Phd Irene Lie, Cardiothoracic surgery, Oslo University Hospital
Associate professor, PhD Anna Mygind Rasmussen, Department of Public Health, AArhus University
Professor, PhD Thomas Strøm, Anaestesiology, Odense University Hospital (chair)
Main supervisor:
Professor Britt Borregaard, Department of Clinical Research University of Southern Denmark
Cand.cur. Natassia Kamilla Juul
Title: "Chronic heart failure in a digital era: A multi-perspective exploration of telemedicine in clinical practice"
Date and time: 30-10-2026 at 14:00
Venue: Salen på Svendborg Sygehus, Valdemarsgade 51, 2. sal., 5700 Svendborg
Committee of Examiners:
Prof., PhD Anna Strömberg, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University
Prof., PhD Selina Kikkenborg Berg, Hjertecentret , Rigshospitalet Rigshospitalet
Prof., PhD Britt Borregaard, Kardiologisk Afdeling , OUH, SDU (chair)
Main supervisor:
Professor Kenneth Egstrup, Department of Clinical Research University of Southern Denmark
Cand.med. Pernille Darre Haahr
Title: "Implications of Hepatic Arteriovenous Malformations and Gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia"
Date and time: 30-10-2026 at 14:00
Venue: Emil Aarestrup auditorium, Odense University Hospital, Klinikbygningen, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000 Odense
Committee of Examiners:
Professor Hartmut Schmidt, Direktor der Klinik für Gastroenterologie, Hepatologie und Transplantationsmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Essen
Klinisk Lektor, Ledende overlæge Thomas Hjuler, Department of otorhinolaryngology and audiology HovedOrtoCentret, Rigshospitalet DK
Professor Jens Flensted Lassen, Cardiology, Klinisk institut SDU (chair)
Main supervisor:
Professor Anette Drøhse Kjeldsen, Department of Clinical Research University of Southern Denmark
Cand.psych. Sara Rosenbeck Møller
Title: "Understanding Posttraumatic Stress in Police Work: Critical Incidents, Coping Self-Efficacy, Debriefing, and the Psychosocial Context"
Date and time: 30-10-2026 at 13:00
Venue: Karen Brahe Auditoriet i Odense Adelige Jomfrukloster, Albani tov 6, 5000 Odense C
Zoom Link: https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/63021995174
Committee of Examiners:
Professor, PhD, Head of Department Bjørn Lau, Department of Psychology, University of Oslo
Professor, PhD Karen-Inge Karstoft, Institut for Psykologi, Københavns Universitet
Overlæge, Professor, MSc, PhD Kjeld Andersen, Psykiatrisk Afdeling Odense, Odense Universitetshospital, Klinisk Institut SDU (chair)
Main supervisor:
Assoc. Professor Jesper Pihl-Thingvad, Department of Clinical Research University of Southern Denmark
Cand.scient. Kristian Pødenphandt Overgaard
Title: "Effects of a Multi-Component, Multi-Setting Intervention on Cardiovascular Health, Physical Capacity and Muscle Mass in Young Danish Schoolchildren: A PhD
Project Based on the Generation Healthy Kids Trial"
Date and time: 03-11-2026 at 14:00
Venue: DIAS Auditorium (V24-501a-0), SDU, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense
Committee of Examiners:
Professor, Phd Craig Williams, Public Health and Sport Sciences , University of Exeter, UK
Associate Professor, Phd Tine Alkjær, Department of Biomedical Science, University of Copenhagen
Associate Professor, Phd Jessica Pingel, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Southern Denmark (chair)
Main supervisor:
Professor Peter Krustrup, Department of Sports Science and Biomechanics University of Southern Denmark
Cand.med. Caroline Lilja
Title: "Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema" Date and time: 06-11-2026 at 14:00
Venue: Room JEE, J. B. Winsløws Vej 21, Indgang 244, 5000 Odense C
Committee of Examiners:
Associate Professor, MD, PhD Susanna Kauhanen, Division of Musckuloskeletal and Plastic Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital
Associate Professor, MD, PhD Maja Vestmø Maraldo, Dept of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen
Prof., Ph.D., M.D., Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Martin Lindberg-Larsen, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark (chair)
Main supervisor:
Professor Jørn Bo Thomsen, Department of Clinical Research University of Southern Denmark
Cand.med. Elise Jonasson
Title: "Fluid-based biomarkers of hepatic encephalopathy and alcohol use in cirrhosis: Diagnostic utility and prognostic implications"
Date and time: 06-11-2026 at 15:30
Venue: Auditoriet, Esbjerg Sygehus, Finsensgade 35, 6700
Committee of Examiners:
Senior Researcher, Adjunct Honorary Lecturer & Honorary Lecturer Anna Hadjihambi, Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies, King's College London
Associate Professor Gro Askgaard, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Sjællands Universitetshospital
Clinical Professor Troels Korshøj Bergmann, Center for Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark (chair)
Main supervisor:
Assoc. Professor Mette Munk Lauridsen, Department of Regional Health Research University of Southern Denmark
Cand.san. Sofie Weber Pant
Title: "Detection of mental health problems at school entry: Epidemiological and qualitative assessment of the validity of data from the school health nurse examination"
Date and time: 06-11-2026 at 13:00
Venue: Room 'Luftskibet', The National Institute of Public Health, SDU, Studiestræde 6, 1455 Copenhagen K
Committee of Examiners:
Professor Pernilla Garmy, Specialistsjuksköterska, Högskolan Kristianstad
Associate Professor Terese Høj Jørgensen, Public Health, Copenhagen University
Professor Anja Leppin , Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark (chair)
Main supervisor:
Senior Researcher Trine Pagh Pedersen, National Institute of Public Health University of Southern Denmark
Cand.scient. Tine Louise Launholt
Title: "Evidence based management of malnutrition risk among community-dwelling older adults - Development and feasibility test of a complex screening intervention"
Date and time: 06-11-2026 at 13:00
Venue: Lokale VES3.206+208, UCL Erhvervsakademi og Professionshøjskole, Campus Vejle, Vestre Engvej 51 C, 7100 Vejle
Committee of Examiners:
Associate Professor, Docent Anne-Marie Bostrøm, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Universitet, Sweden
Professor, Forskningsleder Mette Holst, Klinisk Institut, Aalborg Universitet
Centerleder og lektor Mette Elkjær, Institut for Regional Sundhedsforskning, SDU (chair)
Main supervisor:
Professor Hanne Kaae Kristensen, Department of Clinical Research University of Southern Denmark
Cand.ling.merc. Bettina Mølri Knudsen
Title: "Supporting shared decision making in oncology - the impact of timing and format of patient decision aids"
Date and time: 12-11-2026 at 14:00
Venue: The Auditorium, Kolding Sygehus, Sygehusvej 24, 6000 Kolding
Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/338482767429560?p=fnjyVjSC2FivPVFtmH
Registration for reception: Sarah.Ditte.Andersen@rsyd.dk
Committee of Examiners:
Associate Professor Marie-Anne Durand, Faculty of Biology and Medicine, Unisanté, University of Lausannne (UNIL)
Professor Karen-Lise Garm Spindler , Institut for Klinisk Medicin - Kræftafdelingen, University of Aarhus
Associate professor Connie Timmermann, Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health, SDU (chair)
Main supervisor:
Assoc. Professor Lea Lund, Department of Regional Health Research University of Southern Denmark
MSc, Fysioterapeut Lærke Hartvig von Wildenradt Krarup
Title: "The future of instrumented weight bearing standing frames"
Date and time: 13-11-2026 at 14:30
Venue: U140, SDU, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M
Committee of Examiners:
Associate Professor, MSPH, PhD Ann I. Alriksson-Schmidt, Department of Orthopaedics, Lund University
Clinical professor, PT, MSc., PhD Jakob Lorentzen, Department of Neuroscience, Motor Control, University of Copenhagen
Professor, OT, MSc., PhD Hanne Kaa Kristensen, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark (chair)
Main supervisor:
Professor Anders Holsgaard Larsen, Department of Clinical Research University of Southern Denmark
Cand.scient.san. Sara Shamim
Title: "Developing a patient-centered discharge tool for older patients with multi morbidity"
Date and time: 20-11-2026 at 15:00
Venue: The Auditorium (room z1.20)Zealand University Hospital, Køge, Lykkebækvej 1, 4600 Køge
Committee of Examiners:
Professor Kate Flemming, The Department of Health Sciences, University of York
Assoc. Professor Anita Haahr, Department of Public Health, Clinical Public Health, Nursing and Health Care, Aarhus university
Professor Elizabeth Emilie Rosted, Institut for Regional Sundhedsforskning, Syddansk universitet (chair)
Main supervisor:
Professor Connie Berthelsen, Department of Regional Health Research University of Southern Denmark
Cand.med. Camilla Dyremose Cornwall
Title: "Long-Term Outcome After Status Epilepticus - A Multimodal Study"
Date and time: 27-11-2026 at 13:00
Venue: Emil Aarestrup, Klinikbygningen, Kløvervænget 17, 5000 Odense C
Committee of Examiners:
Prof., MD, MSc, FRCP Eugen Trinka, Department of Neurology, Christian Doppler Klinik, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
Prof., MD, MSc, PhD, FEBN Daniel Kondziella, Department of Neurology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, University of Copenhagen
Prof., MD, PhD Thomas Strøm, Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark (chair)
Main supervisor:
Professor Christoph Patrick Beier, Department of Clinical Research University of Southern Denmark
Cand.scient. Thomai Tsapanou Katranara
Title: "Chronic inflammation sustains intestinal fibrosis in inflammatory bowel disease"
Date and time: 10-12-2026 at 14:00
Venue: Meeting Room - Copenhagen, Nordic Bioscience, Herlev Hovedgade 205, 2730 Herlev
Committee of Examiners:
Professor, DVM, PhD Gianluca Matteoli, Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, KU Leuven
Professor, MD, DMSc, Director of Center for Molecular Prediction of Inflammatory Bowel Disease – PREDICT Tine Jess, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg
University
Professor, MSc, PhD Hans Christian Beck, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark (chair)
Main supervisor:
Professor Mark Andrew Ainsworth, Department of Clinical Research University of Southern Denmark