Gitte Lindved Petersen
20132020

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Primary fields of research

I am affiliated with the Copenhagen Lifecourse Epidemiology in Aging and Rehabilitation (CLEAR) research group. Here my primary research focus is on life course epidemiology and methodological challenges associated with selective participation in life course studies.

Teaching

Epidemiology, Master’s program in Medicine

Life course, health and ageing, Master’s program in Public Health Science

Social medicine and rehabilitation, Bachelor’s program in Public Health Science

Medical sociology, Master’s program in Medicine

Social epidemiology and widespread diseases, Bachelor’s program in Public Health Science

Fertility and health, Master’s program in Public Health Science

 

Supervision:

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s theses: MSc in Medicine
  • Bachelor’s theses: BSc in Health Informatics
  • First year’s projects: BSc in Public Health

CV

Previous appointments

2014-2019     PhD student, Section of Social Medicine, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen. 'Socioeconomic position across the life course and physical capability in late-middle age'

2012-2014     Research Assistant, Section of Social Medicine, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen. Projects:

  • Socioeconomic position across the life course and the association with physical performance in midlife, including the roles of leisure physical activity and personality. 2014
  • Alcohol consumption among pregnant women and women of fertile age in Denmark and teratogenic effects of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. 2013-2014
  • Caffeine and alcohol consumption during pregnancy and risk of cerebral palsy in children. 2013
  • Childlessness’ impact on life and attitudes towards continuation of medically assisted reproduction and/or adoption. 2012

 

Education

2019              PhD in Public Health and Epidemiology, University of Copenhagen

2012              Master of Science in Public Health, University of Copenhagen

2008              Bachelor of Science in Public Health, University of Southern Denmark

 

Scientific reviewer

PLoS ONE

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

Reproductive BioMedicine Online

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

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