Dr. Cecilie Østergaard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cecilie Schmidt Østergaard is a PhD student at Aarhus University in the field of Health Science. Her doctoral research focuses on potential respiratory outcomes resulting from pesticide exposure in agriculture in Denmark. Utilizing Danish registry data, she investigates the association between living near conversion agriculture and the risk of developing asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Her work encompasses epidemiological data analysis, particularly with Stata, to explore health outcomes linked to environmental exposures. With a strong interest in the impact of chemical exposures on reproduction and pregnancy, Østergaard brings a robust background from her previous role as a medical laboratory scientist. She holds a Master's degree in Health Science from Aarhus University, where her thesis examined the effects of non-prescription analgesics like Paracetamol on semen quality in young men.

Research Interests

Experience

Medical Laboratory Scientist

2018-06-01 — 2022-09-01

Aarhus University • Aarhus, Denmark

Worked as a medical laboratory scientist before pursuing a PhD, focusing on epidemiological studies related to health outcomes.

Requirements for Aarhus University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Specific credit requirements in programming, algorithms, and computer systems
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science offers tracks in Software Efficiency, Cryptography, and Data Science.