Management at TUH

As the administrative and academic driving force, TUH includes an Academy for Technology in Health with two academic leaders, coordinating professors, coordinating education officers, and a range of support functions designed to ensure smooth processes and facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration.

   

Christian Hassager 

TUH Academic Leader, Professor, Hjertecentret, Rigshospitalet

E-mail: christian.hassager@regionh.dk

About Christian Hassager:

Christian Hassager is trained as a cardiologist and serves as chief physician in the cardiology department at Rigshospitalet. He is also a professor of critical illness at the University of Copenhagen and an associate professor of cardiology at the University of Southern Denmark. He has previously chaired the Danish Cardiology Society, the Danish Resuscitation Council, and the Heart Association. Internationally, he has been president of the Association for Acute Cardiovascular Care and is currently vice-president of the European Society of Cardiology.

His research focuses on the most critically ill heart patients, particularly those with circulatory shock and cardiac arrest.

The Heart Centre at Rigshospitalet

The Heart Centre at Rigshospitalet is a leading institution for cardiovascular and infectious disease research, integrating scientific advancements into clinical practice. Research spans five specialized departments, with a strong focus on cardiopulmonary surgery, vascular surgery, and clinical nursing through the IMPACT research unit. The Department of Infectious Diseases conducts studies on HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis, cystic fibrosis, neuroinfections, and tick-borne diseases, notably contributing to the Danish HIV Cohort Study. With dedicated research committees, strong collaborations, and international recognition, including the 'Global Excellence in Health' award, the Centre advances research in diagnostics, treatment, and patient care while promoting scientific knowledge and academic development.

 

 

Susanne Brix Pedersen

Susanne Brix Pedersen 

TUH Academic Leader, Head of Section and Professor, DTU Bioengineering

Email: sbrix.dtu.dk

About Susanne Brix Pedersen:

Susanne Brix Pedersen is a Professor at the Department for Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering), where she is the head of the Medical Biotechnology section, and group leader of the research group Disease Systems Immunology. Her research focuses on cellular signaling in immune cells, including how our immune system is regulated and modified by various pathogenic microorganisms, the gut microbiota, and food components from early childhood to late in life.

Susanne is currently serving as Council Chair for the Independent Research Fund Denmark in the council for Technology and Production Sciences.

DTU Bioengineering

The Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering) is an international leader in biotechnology and biomedicine committed to engineering the molecules of life for a sustainable and healthy future. With an engineering-driven approach, the department brings unique expertise to the growing bio-based economy and the transformation of health systems toward personalized medicine.  DTU Bioengineering's mission is to advance knowledge and technology for understanding biological and molecular systems, contributing to sustainable bioprocesses and improved human and planetary health.
The department addresses societal and scientific challenges through research, education, and innovation in microbiology, biomedicine, nanotechnology, and biotechnology. Key research sections include Medical Biotechnology, Microbial and Chemical Ecology, Synthetic Biology, and Protein Chemistry and Enzyme Technology.
Secondary Metabolites (CeMiSt), further driving innovation and supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Research at DTU Bioengineering is supported by seven highly specialized research infrastructure facilities and a research data hub.