Dr. Bo Bentzen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bo Hjorth Bentzen is an Associate Professor in Molecular Cardiology at the University of Copenhagen. With a Ph.D. in Health Sciences, he specializes in the fields of ion channel electrophysiology and pharmacology, focusing primarily on cardiac arrhythmia. His research involves diagnosing and treating cardiac disorders using innovative approaches in drug discovery and basic research to understand heart physiology. He has extensive experience in leading research initiatives and collaborations, including a joint project aimed at finding novel pharmacological treatments for atrial fibrillation with Acesion Pharma. He teaches a variety of subjects, including cell biology, kidney physiology, and cardiac physiology, to students in dentistry, medicine, and human biology. Additionally, he plays a key role in innovation and entrepreneurship as a member of the Faculty Innovation Network and has been involved in various committees and partnerships that promote research and development in the health sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor, Research Group Leader

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Leading a research group in the Department of Biomedical Sciences focusing on cardiac arrhythmia and pharmacology.

Consultant (Principal Scientist)

2017-01-01 — Present

Acesion Pharma • Copenhagen, Denmark

Consulting on research related to new treatments for cardiac diseases.

Postdoc

2010-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Danish National Research Foundation Centre of Cardiac Arrhythmia • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducting research on cardiac arrhythmias.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.