As a professor, I am particularly interested in how the body's inner surface cells transport ions and water across their cell membranes. In my work, I primarily deal with Biomedical research and teaching Medical students in Cell Biology and Histology. I am a qualified physician and have worked with research and teaching for 30 years at the University of Southern Denmark, the National Institutes of Health (USA), and Aarhus University.
Epithelial cells cover all external and internal surfaces of the body and provide barrier functions and/or are responsible for the exchange of substances such as water and ions with the outside world. Potent alkaline secretion is crucial for the proper function of several epithelia and depends on Na+-dependent HCO3- transporters. We study the function and regulation of such transporters with the aim to define these molecular mechanisms as targets for future interventions in disease.
Lecturer, class teacher, and examiner in the Cell Biology and Functional Anatomy & Histology. Supervisor for students in Medical Bachelor's theses, research year students and PhD students, and participates in teaching development.
My primary areas of responsibility are Research and Education. I also contribute to teaching team management and leader of the Medical Cell Biology course.
