Tobias Todsen 

Associate Professor, Centre of Head and Orthopedics, Rigshospitalet

Email:  Tobias.todsen@regionh.dk

Tobias Todsen is a Clinical Associate Professor in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and President of the Danish Society of Diagnostic Ultrasound (DSDU). His research focuses on diagnostics, head and neck cancer, and ultrasound-guided minimal invasive procedures. He is the director of Surgical Ultrasound Research Group in Copenhagen (SURGiC), a multidisciplinary research group including medical and technical researchers at Rigshospitalet. He has a patent for novel 3D ultrasound technology and is the cofounder of the 3Sonic start-up company developing the medical device to improve surgical cancer treatment. Todsen has experience in AI and health technology and is the course director for a new course, ‘Data in Medicine,’ which introduces medical students to these topics at the University of Copenhagen. He is also the course director of the Copenhagen International Head & Neck Ultrasound Course, which has trained more than 200 doctors and engineers from more than 30 countries. His efforts bridge clinical expertise and technology research, benefiting both local and global healthcare communities.

The Centre of Head and Orthopedics, Rigshospitalet

The Centre of Head and Orthopedics at Rigshospitalet is the hospital’s largest surgical center, known for its interdisciplinary patient care and high standard of research. The center is responsible for a broad spectrum of treatments, from managing chronic conditions to providing highly specialized care for patients across Denmark. It also operates the national Trauma Center, handling the most acute cases from across the country. The center integrates research into clinical practice, with PhD projects covering diverse areas such as anesthesiology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, rheumatology, and otorhinolaryngology. Research spans from trauma care, scoliosis, and knee surgery to cochlear implants, autoimmune diseases, and virtual reality in surgical training. With nearly 600 annual publications, the center fosters innovation in diagnostics, treatment, and rehabilitation, ensuring continuous improvements in patient care.