Mette Juel Rothmann appointed professor of diabetes care and user involvement

Mette Juel Rothmann has been appointed professor of diabetes care. Her research aims to strengthen support for people living with diabetes – with a particular focus on psychosocial factors, empowerment and health literacy.

The goal is to develop knowledge and tools that support self-care and improve health outcomes for people with diabetes – regardless of age or type. This includes home visits, conversation tools such as Guided Self-Determination, psychological online programmes and self-help apps.

The research is conducted in close collaboration with patients, relatives and healthcare professionals to ensure that the solutions work in practice.

Strong academic foundation

The professorship is based at the Department of Clinical Research at the University of Southern Denmark, Steno Diabetes Center Odense (SDCO) and Odense University Hospital. At SDU, Mette Juel Rothmann has previously held positions as assistant professor and associate professor. Since 2021, she has led the research programme Diabetes Care and User Involvement at SDCO – a role she will continue in.

The appointment will take effect on 1 July 2025.

About Mette Juel Rothmann

Mette Juel Rothmann has worked with diabetes and other hormonal diseases for over 20 years. She has published more than 60 scientific articles and has helped develop a number of patient-centred and interdisciplinary initiatives.

She takes part in several research collaborations – both nationally and internationally. Among other things, she has close ties to research environments in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Australia, where she is affiliated as Honorary Associate Professor at the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Deakin University in Melbourne.