Christina Rostrup Kruuse 

Professor, Neuroscience Centre, Rigshospitalet

Email: christina.kruuse@regionh.dk

About Christina Kruuse: Christina Rostrup Kruuse is Professor in Neurorehabilitation, Senior Consultant Neurology and Head of research at the Department of Brain and Spinal Cord Injury, Neuroscience Centre, Rigshospitalet, leading the Copenhagen NeuroInjury and Rehabilitation research Centre (CNIRC). Christina has expertise in cross-disciplinary and translational research related to neurovascular disease and stroke, neuroplasticity and neurorehabilitation in brain and spinal cord injury. The research group bridges innovative diagnostics and treatments, including the use of brain stimulation, brain imaging with application of artificial intelligence for MRI stroke detection, use of activity promotion and monitors and repurposing of drugs in neurorehabilitation.       

She has in national and international collaborations contributed significantly to studies on both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, and stroke prevention strategies. The recent projects involve trials on stroke rehabilitation techniques, including robot-assisted therapy and transcranial direct current stimulation. Additionally, she has explored the role of biomarkers in predicting and monitoring stroke and stroke treatments and examined the cognitive effects of vascular-targeted therapies. Prof. Kruuse is also active in studies addressing sex differences in cerebrovascular diseases and enhancing stroke care quality through systematic reviews and nationwide analyses.

 

The Neuroscience Centre at Rigshospitalet encompass Department of Neurology, Department of Neurophysiology, Department of Neurosurgery, Department of Neuroanaesthesiology, Department of Brain and Spinal Cord Injury, Department of Traumatic Stress, and Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain and Respiratory Support. With seven specialized departments and multiple research units, it integrates clinical expertise with cutting-edge research to advance patient care. Key research areas include cerebrovascular diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, neuroanesthesia, sleep disorders, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, neurorehabilitation, and personalized neurosurgery.

The Cerebrovascular Research Group studies stroke incidence, diagnosis, and rehabilitation, while CONICA focuses on neuroanesthesia and intensive care for brain and spinal cord injuries. The Danish Multiple Sclerosis Center leads research in MS and neuroimmunology, and the Danish Headache Center is internationally recognized for migraine and headache treatment. Other research groups focus on neurophysiology, neuromuscular diseases, dementia, and pain management. The Personalized Neurosurgery Research Center (PERNS) connects clinical and preclinical research to improve neurosurgical treatments. Through national and international collaborations, the Neurocentre ensures continuous advancements in neurology, neurosurgery, and neurointensive care offering specialized, research-based care to patients.