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IRS - Department of Regional Health Research
IRS is a unique network department connecting the University of Southern Denmark with 11 hospitals across the Region of Southern Denmark, Zealand, and the Capital Region. Together, we create a university setting for clinical research and education that brings us close to patients and to the real-world contexts our research aims to benefit.
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05.11.2026
Martin Wirenfeldt Nielsen appointed clinical professor of pathology and anatomy at Esbjerg and Grindsted Hospital and SDU
On 1 November 2026, Tobias Sejbæk takes up a position as Clinical Professor of Neurology at the Department of Regional Health Research at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and Esbjerg and Grindsted Hospital. In his new role, he aims to strengthen research into multiple sclerosis and develop the neurological research environment on the west coast of Jutland.
IRS Lillebælt Hospital
04.11.2026
Cand.med. Peter Jacob Hjorth-Hansen - November 10, 2026 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Clinical aspects of methylated circulating tumour DNA and computer assisted diagnostic tools in lung cancer"
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02.11.2026
Lars Hermann Tang appointed professor of physical activity and implementation
How can we make physical activity a natural part of treatment for chronic illness – and ensure that more patients benefit from it? This is a central question in Lars Hermann Tang’s research. He has now been appointed professor at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and Midt- og Vestsjællands Hospital.
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29.10.2026
Tobias Sejbæk appointed professor of neurology at SDU
On 1 November 2026, Tobias Sejbæk takes up a position as Clinical Professor of Neurology at the Department of Regional Health Research at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and Esbjerg and Grindsted Hospital. In his new role, he aims to strengthen research into multiple sclerosis and develop the neurological research environment on the west coast of Jutland.
IRS Esbjerg & Grindsted Hospital
20.10.2026
Cand.scient.san.publ. Caroline Matilde Elnegaard - November 6, 2026 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Municipality-based prevention and rehabilitation as part of integrated care for people with atrial fibrillation in the future: What does it take?"
IRS Zealand University Hospital
20.10.2026
Cand. pæd. pæd. psyk. Julie Hougaard Prüsse - November 24, 2026 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"POCADO – Organisational Expectations, Nursing Documentation, and Relational Care - A Study of Point-of- Care Documentation in Nursing Practice"
IRS Zealand University Hospital
07.10.2026
Cand.scient.san. Sara Shamim - November 20, 2026 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Developing a patient-centered discharge tool for older patients with multimorbidity"
IRS Lillebælt Hospital
07.10.2026
Cand.ling.merc. Bettina Mølri Knudsen - November 12, 2026 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Supporting shared decision making in oncology - the impact of timing and format of patient decision aids"
IRS Esbjerg & Grindsted Hospital
06.10.2026
Cand.med. Elise Jonasson - November 6, 2026 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Fluid-based biomarkers of hepatic encephalopathy and alcohol use in cirrhosis: Diagnostic utility and prognostic implications"
IRS Lillebælt Hospital
14.09.2026
Cand.cur. Louise Muxoll Grønhaug - 28. september 2026 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Sexual health, intimacy, and beyond: A study of life with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)"