Dr. Maria Steffensen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maria Abildgaard Steffensen is an Assistant Professor at the University of Copenhagen specializing in Immunology. Her research primarily investigates inflammation and infectious diseases that affect immune-privileged sites, focusing on how immune cells are regulated upon entering these sites. She aims to deepen the understanding of these diseases in organs and contribute to the development of new treatment modalities. Her work encompasses the use of animal models as well as patient biopsies, and she collaborates with various research groups and clinicians at the university and the hospital to enhance her studies. Steffensen completed her PhD in Immunology at the University of Copenhagen in 2011, following a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Biomedicine from the University of Southern Denmark. Previously, she served as a Medical Writer at ALK-Abelló A/S and held postdoctoral positions at both Copenhagen University Hospital and the University of Copenhagen.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen

Conducting research and teaching in Immunology.

Medical Writer

— Present

ALK-Abelló A/S • Denmark

Developed medical content and publications.

Postdoc

— Present

Copenhagen University Hospital • Copenhagen

Participated in immunological research.

Postdoc

— Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen

Engaged in research projects within immunology.

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.