Dr. Henrik Christensen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Henrik Christensen is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in the field of veterinary microbiology and bioinformatics. He holds a Master’s degree in Biology from Copenhagen University and a PhD from the same institution. With a career spanning several decades, he has worked in various roles including microbiologist at the Danish Food Agency and postdoctoral researcher at the Biotechnological Institute at DTU. His research focuses on microbiota analysis, population genetics, pathogenic bacteria in poultry, and bacterial systematics. He is a prominent figure in the study of Pasteurellaceae, where he applies advanced techniques such as 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing and whole-genomic sequencing for taxonomy and serotyping. In addition to his research, he teaches bioinformatics and bacterial diagnostics at both MSc and PhD levels. Professor Christensen is actively involved in international scientific communities, serving as an associate editor and committee member for various organizations. He is recognized for his contributions to the field through multiple publications and has served as a scientific expert for the European Food Safety Authority.

Research Interests

Experience

Microbiologist

1987-01-01 — 1988-01-01

Danish Food Agency • Søborg, Denmark

PhD Student

1988-01-01 — 1991-01-01

Dept. Population Biology, Copenhagen University •

Postdoctoral Researcher

1991-01-01 — 1995-01-01

Biotechnological Institute, DTU • Lyngby, Denmark

Research Assistant Professor

1995-01-01 — 1998-01-01

Dept. Veterinary Microbiology (now IVP), KVL •

Research Associate Professor

1998-01-01 — 2005-01-01

IVP, KVL •

Professor Special Duties in Bioinformatics and Veterinary Microbiology

2005-01-01 — 2013-01-01

University of Copenhagen •

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen •

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.