Dr. Klas Abelson

Professor

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Biography

Klas Abelson is a Professor at the University of Copenhagen with a focus on animal welfare and refining animal models, specifically in pain research. His research aims to develop improved methods for recognizing and assessing pain and stress in laboratory rats and mice while minimizing pain, distress, and suffering. This includes advancements in anaesthesia, analgesia, surgical procedures, and model induction. Abelson is also characterized by his work on novel animal models for pain research, investigating pain-related mechanisms in species such as the naked mole rat. Alongside his research, he is heavily involved in teaching and training activities related to laboratory animal science and experimentation. He provides basic and continuing education to PhD students, post-docs, academic professionals, master's students, and technicians in animal care.

Research Interests

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.