Dr. Trine Toft

Associate Professor

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Biography

Trine Lisberg Toft is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen specializing in Molecular Neuroscience. Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms governing cerebral water homeostasis and the physiological and pathophysiological conditions that lead to disorders like hydrocephalus and brain edema. She aims to uncover the roles of specific ion channels and co-transporters in maintaining water and ion balance in the mammalian brain, addressing critical issues related to increased intracranial pressure and its impact on vision. Trine has an extensive academic background, including a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) and multiple positions in neuroscience and biomedical sciences departments. She has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Lundbeck Postdoctoral Fellowship and various grants from the Lundbeck Foundation and other institutions. Additionally, Trine is an active member of the Lundbeck Foundation Investigator Network and has organized seminars to support young neuroscientists. With a solid foundation in research and collaboration, she seeks to identify pharmacological targets to mitigate risks associated with cerebral water dysregulation.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Teaching and conducting research in Molecular Neuroscience.

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — 2024-01-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducting research and teaching in the field of neuroscience.

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — 2019-01-01

National Veterinary Virology Institute, DTU • Copenhagen, Denmark

Worked on diagnostics and research in biomedical sciences.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2014-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducted postdoctoral research in the Department of Neuroscience.

Research Assistant

2010-01-01 — 2011-01-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Assisted in research activities in the Department of Neuroscience.

Awards

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Hørslev Fonden grant

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Læge Sofus Carl Emil Friis og Hustru Olga Doris Friis' grant

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Weimann Foundation

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Lundbeck Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Lundbeck Travel grant

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Lundbeck Travel grant

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Brdr. Hartmanns Foundation

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Lundbeck Travel grant

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VELUX Foundation Postdoc grant

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Youth Travel Fund Award (FEBS)

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PhD scholarship, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, UCPH

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.