Kristina Laugesen is awarded the Tove Nilsson Prize 2023

Postdoc Kristina Laugesen of Aarhus University has been awarded the Tove Nilsson Prize – a new award that recognises the prize-winner’s unique contribution to the development of the field of epidemiology.

Vice Dean Hans Erik Bøtker and chief consultant Tove Nilsson awarded the first edition of the Tove Nilsson Prize to Cecilia Ramlau-Hansen at an event hosted by the Department of Clinical Epidemiology on March 8th 2023.
Vice Dean Hans Erik Bøtker and chief consultant Tove Nilsson awarded the first edition of the Tove Nilsson Prize to Cecilia Ramlau-Hansen at an event hosted by the Department of Clinical Epidemiology on March 8th 2023. Photo: AU

The Department of Clinical Medicine and the Department of Clinical Epidemiology have awarded the Tove Nilsson Prize 2023 of DKK 25,000 to postdoc Kristina Laugesen, who conducts research into hormonal disorders, reproduction, infertility, the side effects of pharmaceuticals and the correlation between the foetal environment and the later development of disease.

Kristina Laugesen has written a PhD on the side effects of adrenal hormone treatment, focusing on the development of adrenal gland insufficiency and neuropsychiatric symptoms such as anxiety and depression. She has also published 30 research articles in international journals on a wide range of topics.

The new prize is named after senior consultant Tove Nilsson, who has played a key role in the development of the Department of Clinical Epidemiology.

Contact

Postdoc Kristina Laugesen MD, PhD
Aarhus University, Department of Clinical Medicine, Department of Clinical Epidemiology
Mobile: +45 2642 8604
E-mail: kristina.laugesen@clin.au.dk