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IRS - Department of Regional Health Research

IRS is a network of research environments and educational activities anchored at SDU and 12 different hospitals in the regions of South Denmark, Zealand, and the Capital Region. IRS, along with the Department of Clinical Research, constitutes the university partner and the organizational framework for clinical research and education.

About the department

Learn more about Department of Regional Health Research, including key facts, key figures, and its strategy.

Research & Education

Research and education are core tasks at the department, and are carried out by researchers at the regional hospitals affiliated with the Department of Regional Health Research.

Contact

Contact details for the Department of Regional Health Research, and practical information about your employment.

IRS Lillebælt Hospital

30.04.2025

Cand.med. Line Adsbøll Wickstrøm - June 27, 2025 - PhD Oral Defence Session

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

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Department of Regional Health Research

15.04.2025

How we share news and information at the department

At Department of Regional Health Research, we share information through SDUnet, which is SDU's intranet, our website and our newsletter (NEWS)

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IRS Lillebælt Hospital

11.04.2025

Cand.med. (MD) Jeff Granhøj - May 16, 2025 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Genetic screening in patients with kidney failure from hypertension or unknown cause"

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IRS Esbjerg & Grindsted Hospitals

24.03.2025

Cand.odont. Trine Wulff Nielsen - April 9, 2025 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"The effect of orthognathic maxillomandibular advancement surgery on the temporomandibular joint"

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IRS - Mental Health Research Region Zealand

21.03.2025

Cand.mag. Ida Marie Skou Storm - April 9, 2025 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Unges recovery som dobbelt udfordring - at finde veje ud af psykisk lidelse og ind i meningsfulde liv som unge voksne"

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Department of Regional Health Research

07.03.2025

Jakob Grauslund appointed as the new head of department for IRS at the University of Southern Denmark

As of 1 April, the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Southern Denmark has appointed a new head of department for the Department of Regional Health Research (IRS). Jakob Grauslund has previously served as chief consultant, clinical professor, and research leader at the Department of Clinical Research, Research Unit of Ophthalmology.

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IRS Lillebælt Hospital

26.02.2025

Elite Research Travel Grant awarded to PhD student Johanne Dam Lyhne

Johanne Dam Lyhne conducts research in psycho-oncology, focusing on how the healthcare system addresses late effects and patient needs that extend beyond the traditional understanding of cancer treatment. She plans to use the travel grant for a research stay in Sydney.

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Update from SUND HR

25.02.2025