Masters of Psychology Sonja Ziegler
Title: "DAN-PACT: Development, implementation, and early insights from a Danish parent-mediated autism intervention trial"
Date and time: 08-04-2026 at 10:00
Venue: U27, SDU, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M
Committee of Examiners:
Prof. Sven Bölte, Woman's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet
Prof. Svein Eikeseth, Department of Behavioural Science, Oslo Metropolitan University
Prof. Anette Søgaard Nielsen , Institut for Regional Sundhedsforskning, SDU (chair)
Main supervisor:
Professor Niels Bilenberg, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark
Cand.scient. Vicki Rytoft Lillegaard Kristensen
Title: "Population Heterogeneity in the Medieval Town of Viborg, Denmark"
Date and time: 09-04-2026 at 14:00
Venue: Auditorium U301, SUND, SDU, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense
Committee of Examiners:
Professor Torbjörn Ahlström, Department of Archaeology and Ancient History, Lunds Universitet
Phd, Senior Researcher Marie Louise Schjellerup Jørkov, Globe, Copenhagen University
Assoc. Professor, PhD Birgitte Schmidt Astrup, Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Southern Denmark (chair)
Main supervisor:
Professor Jesper Lier Boldsen, Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Southern Denmark
Cand.med. Birgitte Møller Luef
Title: "From Pregnancy to Adolescence: Longitudinal Insights into Maternal Metabolism, Lifestyle Intervention in Pregnancy, and Offspring Health."
Date and time: 10-04-2026 at 14:30
Venue: Auditorium U300, SUND, SDU, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense
Committee of Examiners:
Associate Professor, M.D, PhD Emilia Huvinen, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Helsinki, Finland
Professor, PhD Berit Heitmann, Research Unit for Diet and Health at The Parker Institute, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Associate Professor, M.D, PhD Sanne Rasmussen, The Research Unit for General Practice, University of Southern Denmark (chair)
Main supervisor:
Professor Christina Anne Vinter, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark
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Cand.med. Leda Mygind
Title: "Cerebral impact of E.coli infections and bacterial proteins on neuroinflammation, Aβ homeostasis, spatial learning and memory – a possible link to development and
progression of Alzheimer´s disease."
Date and time: 13-04-2026 at 13:30
Venue: U300, Sund SDU, Campusvvej 55, 5230 Odense M
Committee of Examiners:
Professor, Dr.Med Roland Nau, Dept. Neuropathology, University Medicine Göttingen
Professor, Dr.Med Ida Elisabeth Holm, Dept. Pathology Universitetshospital, Aalborg University
Clinical professor, Dr.Med Dagmar Beier, Dept. Neurology, Odense University Hospital (chair)
Main supervisor:
Professor Bente Finsen, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Southern Denmark
Cand.cur. Jannie Christina Frølund
Title: "Listen and Learn: Exploring the role of patient-centred podcasts in healthcare participation, shared decision-making and communication"
Date and time: 16-04-2026 at 14:00
Venue: Auditoriet i Bygning S1, Sygehus Lillebælt, Beriderbakken 4, 7100 Vejle
Committee of Examiners:
Associate professor Vivi Lycke Christensen, Centre for Health and Technology, University of South-Eastern Norway
Associate professor Gritt Overbeck, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen
Professor Jette Primdahl, Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark (chair)
Main supervisor:
Psykolog Ingeborg Farver-Vestergaard, Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark
M.Sc. Anusofia Schlawe
Title: ""We build the frame, and the athlete paints the picture": The Ecology of Thriving In High-Performance Sport"
Date and time: 17-04-2026 at 12:00
Venue: The Lab for Play and Innovation, SDU, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M
Committee of Examiners:
Associate Professor Svenja Wachsmuth, Institute of Sports Science, Thübingen University
Associate Professor Niels Rossing, Institut for Medicin og Sundhedsteknologi, Ålborg Universitet
Professor Thomas Skovgaard, Institut for Idræt og Biomekanik, SDU (chair)
Main supervisor:
Professor Kristoffer Henriksen, Department of Sports Science and Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark
Cand.cur. Eithne Anette Margaret Hayes Bauer
Title: "Telemedicine in palliative care – Model of care based on stakeholders’ perspectives and core competencies of palliative care"
Date and time: 17-04-2026 at 14:00
Venue: Auditoriet, Lærings og forskningshuset, Sygehus Sønderjylland, Kresten Phillipsensvej 15, 6200 Aabenraa
Link to online participation on Webex Webinar: https://rsyd.webex.com/rsyd/j.php?MTID=me9339798cc0515788ad4b928820df929
Committee of Examiners:
Professor, PhD Simen A Steindal, Faculty of Health, Institute of Nursing/VID Specialized University
Associate professor, PhD Helle Spindler, School of Business and Social Sciences, Institute of psychology/Aarhus University
Senior Researcher, PhD Vibeke Graven, The Danish Knowledge Centre for Rehabilitation and Palliation, REHPA, Department of Clinical Research/SDU (chair)
Main supervisor:
Professor Karin Dieperink, Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark
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Cand.med. Kristian Als Nielsen
Title: "Open versus Robotic-Assisted Ventral Hernia Repair: Clinical and Economic Perspectives"
Date and time: 21-04-2026 at 14:00
Venue: The Auditorium, Lærings- og forskningshuset, Hospital Sønderjylland, Kresten Philipsens Vej 15F, 6200 Aabenraa
Committee of Examiners:
Adjunct Professor Jaana Vironen, Abdominal Center, Helsinki University Hospital
Associate professor Nadia Henriksen, Digestive Disease Center, Bispebjerg Hospital
Professor Torben Knudsen, IRS, Esbjerg og Grindsted Hospital, SDU (chair)
Main supervisor:
Professor Michael Festersen Nielsen, Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark
Cand.scient. Line Dragsbæk
Title: "Associations between combinations of MRI findings in the Lumbar Spine and Low Back Pain "
Date and time: 24-04-2026 at 13:00
Venue: DIAS auditorium, SDU, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M
Committee of Examiners:
Associate Professor, PhD Nils Vetti, Department of Radiology, Department of Clinical Medicine, Universitety of Bergen
Professor Michael Skovdal Rathleff, Institut for Medicin og Sundhedsteknologi, Aalborg Universitet
Klinisk lektor Tine Nymark, Forskningsenhed for Ortopædkirurgi, Klinisk Institut, Syddansk Universitet (chair)
Main supervisor:
Professor Tue Secher Jensen, Department of Sports Science and Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark
M.Sc. Mohammadtaha Parsayan
Title: "PET/MRI Data Analysis and AI-Driven Classification ofAlzheimer's Disease Using Multi-Modal Data"
Date and time: 27-04-2026 at 14:00
Venue: OD ADM DIAS Auditorium (Room V24-501a-0), Main Campus, Odense, University of Southern Denmark
Committee of Examiners:
Professor, M.D., Ph.D. Javier Arbizu Losatao, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Clínica Universidad de Navarra
Associate Professor, Ph.D. Claes Nøhr Ladefoged, Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Adjunct Professor, M.D., Friedemann Paul, Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark (chair)
Main supervisor:
Assoc. Professor Sasan Andalib, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark
M.Sc. Matthew Thomas Keys
Title: "Determinants of exceptional health and survival: an epidemiological inquiry"
Date and time: 30-04-2026 at 13:00
Venue: Room U150, SDU, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense
Committee of Examiners:
Associate Professor Sara Hägg , Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institute
Professor Laust Hvas Mortensen, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen
Professor Dorte Glintborg, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark (chair)
Main supervisor:
Professor Kaare Christensen, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark
Cand.med. Julie Hempel Larsen
Title: "The effect of empagliflozin on left ventricular morphology and physical capacity"
Date and time: 01-05-2026 at 14:00
Venue: Room: Emil Aastrup (Klinikbygningen at OUH), Kløvervænget 17, 5000 Odense C
Committee of Examiners:
Ass Prof, MD PhD MSc Associate Prof, MD, PhD, DmSc Frederik H. Verbrugge, Cardiology , University Hospital Brussels
MD, PhD Henrik Vase, Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital
Ass Professor MD, PhD Michael Stenger, Thoracic surgery, Odense University Hospital (chair)
Main supervisor:
Professor Jacob Eifer Møller, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark
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Master of Medical Science Ulla Andersen
Title: "Cross-sectorial collaboration on people with hand osteoarthritis - Development and feasibility of the HANDY program"
Date and time: 12-06-2026 at 14:00
Venue: Frederiksberg Hospital Auditoriet (Hovedvejen nr. 14) Ndr. Fasanvej 57, 2000 Frederiksberg C
Committee of Examiners:
Professor, Dr.Med Mathilda Björk, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences (HMV), Linköping University
Professor, PhD Janus Laust Thomsen, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University
Assosiate professor, PhD Alice Ørts Hansen, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark (chair)
Main supervisor:
Professor Eva Elisabet Ejlersen Wæhrens, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark
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