Dr. Cathrine Ørskov

Associate Professor

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Biography

Cathrine Ørskov is an Associate Professor Emerita at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Biomedical Sciences. Her primary research focus is on endocrinology, particularly the action of gastrointestinal hormones using in vivo and in vitro models. She emphasizes advanced histological techniques and aims to use her findings to develop new treatments for diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases. Ørskov has a notable history at Novo Nordisk, where she worked for seven years on developing GLP-1 based drugs for diabetes and obesity. She has published 94 peer-reviewed articles and has served as a member of the Danish Medical Research Council from 2004 to 2009.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Biomedical Sciences.

Acting Head Department

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Overseeing departmental operations and faculty.

Senior Medical Advisor

2015-02-01 — 2015-08-30

Steno Diabetes Centre • Gentofte, Denmark

Provided expert advice on diabetes education.

Principal Scientist

2008-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Novo Nordisk • Denmark

Led research on diabetes-related pharmacology.

Department Head

2009-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Novo Nordisk • Denmark

Managed the Diabetes Obesity Pharmacology Department.

External Lecturer

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Guest lectures on topics related to biomedical sciences.

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.