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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

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17.06.2025

Artificial intelligence is improving medical care at sea for seafarers

Researchers at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) are using artificial intelligence to raise the standard of medical care at sea. The technology strengthens patient safety, reduces the risk of misunderstandings and ensures clearer, more effective communication.

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IRS Lillebælt Hospital

13.06.2025

Cand.scient.med. Malene Bisgaard - September 8, 2025 - PhD Oral Defence Session

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

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IRS Hospital Sønderjylland

28.05.2025

Cand.med. Alexandros Valsamidis - June 27, 2025 - PhD Oral Defence Session

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

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IRS - Epilepsy Hospital Filadelfia

16.05.2025

MD Francesca Furia - May 22, 2025 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Deep phenotyping of monogenic epilepsies towards the identification of targeted treatments"

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IRS - Mental Health Services in the Region of Southern Denmark

14.05.2025

Targeted suicide training empowers nursing assistant students to act

New research from the University of Southern Denmark, the Centre for Suicide Research, and the Centre for Suicide Prevention shows that suicide prevention training for nursing assistant students enhances their ability to support people at risk of suicide. Suicide prevention training is now being tested in residential facilities.

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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