Dr. Dorte Sørensen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dorte Bratbo Sørensen is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen, with a focus on laboratory animal welfare and ethology. She holds a DVM degree from the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University and earned her PhD in Ethology and Animal Welfare in 2001. A member of several professional societies, including the Scandinavian Society of Laboratory Animal Science and the International Society of Applied Ethology, Sørensen's research interests center around improving the welfare of laboratory animals through enhanced management and husbandry practices. She has extensive teaching experience in Veterinary Biomedicine and has served on various national boards, including the Animal Experimentation Board. As a pioneer in animal training methods, she actively incorporates positive reinforcement techniques in her work, advocating for a shift towards more humane practices in animal research.

Research Interests

Experience

Veterinarian

1993-05-01 — 1993-09-01

Steff-Houlberg slaughter house • Ringsted, Denmark

Provided veterinary care and oversight in a slaughterhouse.

Small Animal Veterinarian

1993-10-01 — 1994-04-01

ADAs small animal hospital • Hedehusene, Denmark

Provided veterinary services for small animals.

Manager/Veterinarian

1994-05-01 — 1995-05-01

Værn Værgeløse Dyrs shelter • Rødovre, Denmark

Managed an animal shelter and provided veterinary care.

Ph.D. Student/Amanuensis

1996-06-01 — 2001-01-01

Division of Ethology and Health, KVL • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducted research and taught within the division.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Department of Veterinary Disease Biology, KU-HEALTH • Copenhagen, Denmark

Taught and conducted research in veterinary disease biology.

Associate Professor

2004-03-01 — Present

Department of Veterinary and Animal Science, KU-HEALTH • Copenhagen, Denmark

Focus on laboratory animal science and welfare.

Courses

Veterinary Biomedicine Differentiation Klikkertræning Forsøgsdyr-dyrepassere

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.