I am an Associate Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine at Aarhus University and a specialist paediatrician. Based on this background, I work at the intersection of clinical practice, research, and teaching. My research focuses on the diagnosis and monitoring of structural heart disease using advanced imaging. I am engaged in both national and international collaborations, contributing to the development of new technologies and methods in congenital heart disease.

Why must the heart be constructed in a very specific way to work properly? And what happens in the heart when you have a congenital heart defect? Questions like these form the foundation of my research in cardiac structure and function. My studies aim all the way from the microscopic cellular level through metabolism to the macroscopic construction of the heart muscle. My main focus of interest is how structural and metabolic alterations in the heart influence the development of heart failure.

I teach medical students at undergraduate and graduate levels, focusing on anatomy, physiology, and research theory. I have supervised students at bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels and place great importance on integrating theoretical knowledge with practical training. I am also involved in curriculum development and contribute to the design and delivery of postgraduate education for clinicians.

I have built long-standing collaborations with international researchers in cardiac anatomy, imaging, and structural heart disease. These have resulted in numerous publications, researcher exchanges, and joint applications, including EU-funded projects. Together, we explore interdisciplinary approaches that combine morphology, physiology, and clinical insight to advance both research innovation and patient care.

My areas of work span from basic and preclinical research to clinical paediatrics and medical teaching. I focus particularly on the integration of 3D visualisation and imaging-based diagnostics of structural and congenital heart disease. I also teach anatomy, physiology, and research theory to graduate and master’s students. My work is characterised by a strong focus on bridging clinical practice and innovation.