Dr. Christoffer Clemmensen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christoffer Clemmensen is an Associate Professor and Group Leader at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research at the University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on understanding the biological regulation of body weight and aims to develop new therapeutic strategies to correct obesity and metabolic comorbidities. He has a background in Molecular Pharmacology, having completed his PhD at the University of Copenhagen in 2013, as well as degrees in Human Biology (MSc) and Exercise Biology (BSc) from the same institution. Clemmensen has held postdoctoral fellowships at the Helmholtz Diabetes Center in Munich, Germany, where he led research projects on diabetes and metabolism. His work has led to numerous collaborations and publications in top-tier journals, emphasizing his expertise in pharmacology related to obesity, diabetes, and appetite regulation. He is also a co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Ousia Pharma ApS, working towards innovative solutions in metabolic research.

Research Interests

Experience

Group Leader

— Present

Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research • Copenhagen, Denmark

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Helmholtz Diabetes Center • Munich, Germany

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

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.