7-9 October 2024
Internation PhD course
Basic and Clinical Reasearch in Musculoskeletal Sciences
Graduate PhD Programme #MUSKOS
Different groups – same program
We are committed to creating a sense of community around research training in the Graduate PhD Programme MUSKOS. A sense of community that is evident no matter which research group you are part of.
We welcome PhD students and supervisors of different professional backgrounds who share an interest in the musculoskeletal sciences in a broad sense.
We offer academic training and collaborative opportunities in the scientific study of musculoskeletal disorders and diseases to better understand the ways in which research can improve knowledge, prevention, and treatment in this area.
The MUSKOS programme includes both basic and clinical scientists, and we have a strong focus on translational research that bridges basic and clinical science. Experimental and therapeutic modalities range from immobilization and exercise to drugs and surgery. Enrollment with MUSKOS may also be relevant for you if you focus on how exercising the musculoskeletal system affects other body organs in health or disease.
 Professor, PhD, Thomas Bandholm (Exercise Physiologist, Physical Therapist), Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Research – Copenhagen (PMR-C), Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Department of Clinical Research, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital, Amager and Hvidovre; Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen (Head of program). |
 Professor, DMSc, Abigail Mackey (Sport Scientist), Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen, Bispebjerg Hospital, and Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen (Basic science coordinator). |
 Professor, PhD, Kristian Thorborg (Physical Therapist), Sports Orthopedic Research Center – Copenhagen, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Research – Copenhagen (PMR-C), Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Amager-Hvidovre Hospital; Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen (Clinical science coordinator). |
 Associate Professor, PhD, Mette Merete Pedersen (Physical Therapist), Department of Clinical Research and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Research – Copenhagen (PMR-C), Copenhagen University Hospital, Amager and Hvidovre; Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen (Program PhD coordinator). |
 Associate professor, DrSci, MD, Tina Dysgaard (Medical Doctor), Copenhagen Neuromuscular Center, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital . |
 Professor, PhD, Bente Appel Esbensen (Nurse), COPECARE (Copenhagen Center for Arthritis Research), Center for Rheumatology and Spine Diseases, Rigshospitalet and Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen. |
 Professor, PhD, Stine Jacobsen (Veterinarian), Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. |
 PhD-student, MD Tue Leth Nielsen (Medical Doctor), Copenhagen Neuromuscular Center, Neurocentret, Neurologisk klinik, Rigshospitalet. |
 PhD-student, MD, Associate Professor, PD Dr. med. Tazio Maleitzke (Medical Doctor), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hvidovre and Amager Hospital, Hvidovre & Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen & Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery & Julius Wolff Institute, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. |
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PhD student |
Supervisor |
Research projekt |
| Afrim Iljazi | Michael Mørk Petersen | Hip joint stability after total hip arthroplasty - which type of artificial hip joint and post-operative regimen should be selected for the individual patient? |
| Ali Kuthayer Khalil Al-Hamdani | Bo Sanderhoff Olsen | Clinical outcome after elbow hemiarthroplasty (EHA) and open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for displaced multifragmentary intraarticular distal humeral fractures |
| Andrea Arentze Pohly Thorn | Michael Mørk Petersen | Improving the treatment of soft tissue sarcomas of the extremities and trunk wall |
| Andreas Falkenberg Nielsen | Bo Sanderhoff Olsen | Outcome and survival of elbow arthroplasty and definition of risk factors for revision |
| Ann Damgaard | Michael Kjær | Regional collagen protein turnover in healthy and overuse-diseased tendon – influence of exercise and growth hormone |
| Anna Enevold Fløistrup Poulsen |
Mikkel Østergaard |
Optimizing the use of MRI for classification of axSpA. |
| Armita Armina Abedi |
Søren Overgaard |
Use of antibiotic prophylaxis and prevention of periprosthetic joint infection in total hip arthroplasty |
| Asbjørn Poulsen | Henning Bliddal | Inflammatory biomarkers and their prognostic value for outcome of weight loss in obese patients with knee osteoarthritis |
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Birk Mygind Grønfeldt |
Thomas Quaade Bandholm |
Exercise-based rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty: Trial registration practice, Patient-perspectives and Clinical effectiveness |
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Britt Stævnsbo Pedersen |
Tina Dysgaard |
Disability and physical activity in patients with polyneuropathy |
| Camilla Toft Nielsen | Henrik Rindel Gudbergsen | Studying the role of calcium crystal deposits in patients suffering from overweight and knee osteoarthritis using specialized CT |
| Catarina Anna Evelina Malmberg |
Kristoffer Barfod |
Anterior-Posterior Glenohumeral Translation in Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Instability |
| Christian Bredgaard Jensen | Anders Troelsen | Spinal Anaesthesia versus General Anaesthesia (SAGA) on recovery after fast-track hip and knee arthroplasty |
| Christian Høgsbjerg |
Abigail Mackey |
The myotendinous junction structure: Plasticity, regeneration and therapeutic intervention |
| Cecilie Køllner Olsen | Per Hölmich | GRASE ACL: Otimizing GRAft SElection in ACL Reconstruction |
| Dorde Marina | Peter Schwarz |
Evaluation of metabolic effects to aromatase inhibitor and antiresorptive treatment in postmenopausal women with early breast cancer |
| Eloise Kate Tarry | Jørn Wulff Helge | Nutritional and physiological determinants of maximal fat oxidation in healthy individuals |
| Emma Frank | Lykke Sylow | Regulators of Rho GTPases in skeletal muscle |
| Emilie Ahmt Petersen |
Steen Larsen |
Elucidation of the effect of DACRAs on energy expenditure in obese preclinical models |
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Iben Elmerdahl Rasmussen |
Ronan Martin Griffin Berg |
Cardiopulmonary adaptations to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in COPD: a randomized controlled trial |
| Ida Blom |
Steen Larsen |
Regulation of energy expenditure in a drug-induced weight loss |
| Jacob Peter Hartmann |
Ronan Martin Griffin Berg |
Pulmonary vascular and skeletal muscle adaptations to regular exercise training in patients suffering from COPD |
| Jens Holm Laigaard |
Søren Overgaard |
Perioperative Interventions for Reduction of Persistent Pain after Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty |
| Julie Heegaard | Anders Odgaard | Quality of life, life expectancy and risk aversion in revision patients |
| Kasper Krommes | Per Hölmich | Management of growth-related knee pain in children and adolescents |
| Kasper Staberg Madsen | Henning Bliddal | Metformin in rheumatic and muscoleskeletal diseases (RMDs) |
| Kathrine Højte Dahl | James Edward Miles | Clinical applications of acoustic myography in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament rupture |
| Kersti Brosbøl Engelund Holm | Lars Erik Kristensen |
Phenotyping towards personalized medicine in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis |
| Kristian Mortensen | Anders Troelsen | Return to normal? – Clinical and functional implications of implanting Medial Congruent capable implants in patients treated with Total Knee Arthroplasty |
| Kristine Ifigenia Bunyoz | Anders Troelsen | Assessment of inflammation, crystals, and osteoarthritis progression in description of osteoarthritis phenotypes and surgery induced trauma |
| Kristine Rask Andreasen | Kristoffer Barfod |
Neuromuscular function in the unstable shoulder joint - an investigation of different treatment options |
| Lasse Harris | Anders Troelsen | Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in patients undergoing treatment for knee or hip osteoarthritis - Improving the interpretation using a mixed-methods approach |
| Mads Bloch-Ibenfeldt | Michael Kjær | Prolonged muscular strength training and adaptive responses in muscle and brain of elderly: Lasting effects years after stop of intervention |
| Mads Peter Godtfeldt Stemmerik | John Vissing |
Exploring biomarkers for and treatments to prevent muscle damage in patients with muscular dystrophy and glycogen storage diseases |
| Malte Lund Adamsen |
Søren Jacobsen |
The influence of exercise on rheumatic diseases and the immune system |
| Malte Schmücker |
Steen Larsen |
Can Coenzyme Q10 supplementation counteract different aging processes? |
| Maria Hansen | Flemming Dela | Cellular adaptations to training in patients with type 2 diabetes |
| Marie Louise Jensen | Jeppe Vejlgaard Rasmussen |
Implant migration and functional outcome of DELTA Xtend Reverse Shoulder Lateralized Glenosphere Line Extension System - a randomized controlled trial |
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Mathias Fabricius Nielsen |
Kristian Thorborg |
Why does my groin hurt? New perspectives and clinical characteristics of longstanding groin pain |
| Mathias Flensted-Jensen | Flemming Dela | The effects of polyphenols on muscular adaptations to resistance training |
| Matthijs van Hall | Bente Klarlund Pedersen | Analysis of human plasma ‘fat’ proteins, their concentrations, fractional synthesis rates and metabolism in healthy individuals and patients |
| Mathias Willadsen Brejnebøl | Mikael Ploug Boesen | Artificial Intelligence-Based Solutions for Assessment of Knee Osteoarthritis on Plain Radiographs |
| Mathilde Espe Pedersen | Marius Henriksen | Aerobic exercise as management of knee osteoarthritis |
| Max Flemming Ravn Merkel | Michael Kjær | Tendon vasculature and blood flow: Physiological responses to exercise and pathological characteristics in tendon overuse injury (tendinopathy) |
| Merete Brink Speedtsberg | Per Hölmich | Optimal GRAft SElection in ACL reconstruction (GRASE-ACL) |
| Michala Carlsson | Lykke Sylow | HERCULES - Harnessing mitochondrial adaptations to exercise to promote functional restoration of muscle in cancer |
| Mikkel Thunestvedt Hansen | Jørn Wulff Helge | Validation of a clinical non-exercise method based on seismocardiography for assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness |
| Muhammed Bakhtiyar | Christian Nai En Tierp-Wong | Non-surgical prevention instead of surgical intervention for hip displacement in Children – examining early weight-bearing with experiences from the Danish Cerebral Palsy Follow-up Program |
| Nanna Scharff Poulsen | John Vissing |
Facilitating personalized medicine by implementing new MRI techniques for diagnosing and monitoring patients with neuromuscular disorders |
| Niclas Højgaard Eysturoy | Kristoffer Barfod |
The Faroese Knee Cohort: An investiagtion of epidemiologi, etiology and implications of trochlear dysplasia and patellar dislocation |
| Nicklas Borup Brendborg | Bente Klarlund Pedersen | Muscle-brain crosstalk during aging |
| Nora Vladimirova |
Mikkel Østergaard |
Extent, pattern and responsiveness of MRI-assessed axial disease in patients with axial spondyloarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease |
| Oliver Zielinski |
Rune Dueholm Bech |
Postural Imbalance and Activity Levels amongst Elderly Patients with Symptomatic Lumbar Spinal Stenosis before and after Decompressive Surgery |
| Pernille Hansen | Charlotte Suetta | Biomarkers of Sarcopenia and Frailty in geriatric patients |
| Peter Schmidt-Andersen | Hanne Bækgaard Larsen | INTERACT- Integrative neuromuscular training in Adolescents and Children treated for cancer– a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial |
| qdc266 | Arvind Gabriel von Keudell | Identification of risk factors for non-union of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures treated non-operatively |
| Saber Muthanna Saber Saber |
Søren Overgaard |
Outcomes and risk of revision following hip and knee arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis and obesity |
| Sabina Chaudhary Hauge | Ditte Hansen | Bone disorder and parathyreoid hormone in patients with chronic kidney disease |
| Signe Brinch | Philip Hansen |
Standardization and reproducibility regarding scanning procedures and measurement of weight-bearing Cone Beam CT (CBCT) in the lower extremity |
| Simon Thomsen | Bente Klarlund Pedersen | Perioperative Exercise Training and Surgical Stress Response in Patients with Colorectal Liver Metastases Undergoing Resection |
| Simone Willesen | Mikkel Østergaard | Improved assessment of structural damage and progression in the spine and sacroiliac joints by low-dose CT and MRI-based synthetic CT in patients with axial spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis |
| Sofie Krarup Hansen | Charlotte Suetta | The impact of bed rest and aging on muscle mass, muscle function and insulin resistance: Effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation |
| Sonja Holm-Yildiz | John Vissing |
Hypokalemic periodic paralysis |
| Stine Buus Nymand |
Ronan Martin Griffin Berg |
Pulmonary vascular adaptations to regular exercise training |
| Stine Maya Dreier Carstensen | Lene Terslev | Training and assessment of competence in musculoskeletal ultrasound |
| Tanja Fromberg Gorlen | Lene Terslev | Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Vascular involvement, quality of life and clinical outcomes |
| Tazio David Maleitzke | Anders Troelsen | Calca-Derived Peptides in Osteoarthritis |
| Thomas Colding-Rasmussen | Christian Nai En Tierp-Wong | Biomechanical properties of a novel bone adhesive material in fracture management |
| Tommy Kok Annfeldt | Lars Erik Kristensen |
Contextual factors and their ability to influence placebo response in rheumatic diseases: Protocol for a PhD in evidence-based rheumatology. |
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Troels Mark Christensen |
Thomas Quaade Bandholm |
Does Rehabilitation following Arthroplasty Work? (The DRAW1 project) |
| Tue Leth Nielsen | John Vissing |
Multifaceted roles of Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Insulin Resistance and obesity resistance: Lessons from human genetic models of mitochondrial stress |
| Tue Rømer |
Steen Larsen |
Intense endurance performance in athletes: Effects of seasonal variations in training load and strategies to cope with fatigue |
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Abigail Mackey-Sennels |
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Anders Odgaard |
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Anders Troelsen Professor, MD, PhD, DMSc |
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| Bo Sanderhoff Olsen Professor, MD, DMSc. Department of Clinical Medicine and Herlev - Gentofte Hospital |
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Kristoffer Weisskirchner Barfod Associate Professor, MD, PhD |
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Mikkel Østergaard Professor, MD, PhD, DMSc Copenhagen Center for Arthritis Research, Center for Rheumatology and Spine diseases, Rigshospitalet, Ndr. Ringvej 57, 2600 Glostrup and Depatment of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen |
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The Snekkersten research retreat is an absolute MUSKOS highlight. The retreat is our scientific and social celebration of the academic year, and each year several national and international experts are invited to speak, participate, and engage with MUSKOS affiliates. Starting in 2014, the retreat has been held annually and it something everyone looks forward to. The scientific program changes from year to year, but some components are always included. This includes presentations by PhD students with professional feedback, sessions on generic content relevant to all PhD students, such as research methodology and career development, and a dinner featuring social and scientific activities like the famous Snekkersten PhD Cup. Some of the best abstracts submitted to the Snekkersten Retreat are selected for the PhD Cup and the submitting PhD-student is invited to give a 2-minute presentation of the abstract without the use of any audiovisuals.
Examples of previous Snekkersten programs
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| 2023 | 2021 |
Physical activity and socializing: the MUSKOS glue
Physical activity and exercise are greatly enjoyed by many affiliated with MUSKOS – not only as an interventional modality for our research – but also as a socializing and networking activity. Many of our scientific activities include some form of physical or other social activity. It is something that we value and try to incorporate for all MUSKOS activities. MUSKOS also has a running club as well as a biking club that arrange ad-hoc activities. It goes without saying that you are also very welcome to the program if you do not have a great interest in physical activity. Socializing can take many forms.
#MUSKOS running and biking
MUSKOS running, and biking clubs meet ad-hoc during the year. In some cases, the clubs are local (e.g., #MUSKOS Running Hvidovre Hospital) who meet locally and across the local research groups to facilitate networking. In other cases, local clubs arrange activities across the whole of MUSKOS, such as run and bike meets in Hareskoven north of Copenhagen, or as part of our annual Snekkersten Research Retreat.
If you want to establish a local MUSKOS running or biking club, send us a brief description of how it is organized, MUSKOS may be able to provide some funding for activities if they are open to all of MUSKOS and include a scientific or career development component. We are very happy to arrange activities in collaboration with other graduate PhD programs to facilitate networking.
Follow MUSKOS social media accounts for updates on these activities and reach out if you would like to be involved.
Contact persons: Postdoc Maria Swennergren Hansen (running), MUSKOS PhD coordinator Mette Merete Pedersen (biking).
#MUSKOS craft beer
MUSKOS craft beer club is a club of people who brew and enjoy – or just enjoy – craft beer. The beer club arranges ad-hoc activities around science and craft beer. In some cases, the activities are held in combination with MUSKOS bike, run, book club, or other MUSKOS activity. MUSKOS craft beer consists of MUSKOS affiliates, MUSKOS alumni, as well as friends of MUSKOS. We are very happy to arrange activities in collaboration with other graduate PhD programs to facilitate networking. For activities where MUSKOS is funding the activity, they must be open to all of MUSKOS and include a scientific or career development component.
Follow MUSKOS social media accounts for updates on these activities and reach out if you would like to be involved.
Contact persons: Senior Researcher Peter Scherling, PhD-student Birk Mygind Grønfeldt, Phd-student Troels Mark-Christensen.
#MUSKOS book clubs
MUSKOS has several local book clubs where people meet to discuss books that are relevant for career development and scientific advancement. It may be books on how to focus on work in a world full of distractions or books about communication and teamwork. Book club meetings typically focus on discussion about how this knowledge can be applied in the scientific setting.
Let us know if you want to set up a local book club at your institution. If you send us a brief description of how it is organized, MUSKOS may be able to provide some funding for the purchase of books. Ideally, one or two copies of a book can be purchased. These copies can be shared at the institution and read by many people enrolled or affiliated with MUSKOS.
Let us know if you have formed a local MUSKOS book club so that we can list it here on the MUSKOS web.
Please find below some examples of books that could be relevant for MUSKOS book clubs.
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
Hyperfocus - How to Work Less to Achieve More
Established #MUSKOS book clubs:
Hvidovre Hospital, typically organized via PMR-C but open for all.
At "support and well-being" you can find information on different kinds of support for PhD students at The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences provided by The Graduate School and The University of Copenhagen.
Each graduate programme at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences has a PhD coordinator who can help you find your way in the PhD Programme. The PhD coordinator supports the steering committee in the graduate programme, helps the head of the program in coordinating courses and academic and social activities, and is available for guidance of PhD students (via emails, phone, or meetings).
The PhD coordinator #MUSKOS can be contacted with:
- ideas for social activities to strengthen networking among PhD students in the programme
- ideas for the activities at the annual meeting
- questions regarding challenges related to non-academic issues
PhD coordinator #MUSKOS
Mette Merete Pedersen
Klinisk Forskningsafdeling, Hvidovre Hospital, Kettegaard Allé 30, 2650 Hvidovre
Email: mette.merete.pedersen@regionh.dk
Phone: (+45) 29 64 90 82
Contact
Head of Graduate Programme
Professor Thomas Bandholm,
thomas.quaade.bandholm@regionh.dk
Secretary
Lea Parmark,
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