Dr. Sara Pires

Professor

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Biography

Sara Monteiro Pires is a Senior Researcher in the Risk-Benefit Research Group at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Her research primarily focuses on improving risk management decision-making in public health and food safety policy through data analysis and epidemiology. Pires has extensive experience with health metrics and burden of disease models, leading quantitative risk assessments to provide evidence for national and international public health policies. She is a key member of the World Health Organization's Foodborne Disease Burden Epidemiology Reference Group and chairs the Source Attribution Task Force. Pires holds a Master's degree in Veterinary Medicine and a PhD in Epidemiology. Her research contributions include significant projects on the health impacts of diets, foodborne pathogens, and risk assessment methodologies to inform food safety regulations. She collaborates on various international research projects aimed at enhancing the understanding of foodborne disease dynamics and their public health implications.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Researcher

2010-01-01 — Present

Technical University of Denmark (DTU) • Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Leading research initiatives and projects focused on risk-benefit analysis in public health.

Requirements for Technical University of Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent Strong background in Mathematics and Physics
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Statement of purpose
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
Specialization Notes

This requirement applies generally across Technical University of Denmark (DTU) MSc programs including Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, and Engineering disciplines. Specific prerequisites vary by department/curriculum.