By Louise Karin Hansen and Susanne Clement Justesen, AAU Communication and Public Affairs.
Photo: Lars Horn, Baghuset. Graphic: Søren Emil Søe Degn, AAU Communication and Public Affairs.

Anne Krogh Nøhr, Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Medicine, is among those selected for Aalborg University's talent programme "AAU Excellence" which is aimed at ambitious researchers at the beginning of their careers. Her specialty is the integration of genetic data with clinical data to develop personalized prediction models. 

"The combination of genetic data with other types of data such as registry-based data allows us to gain a deeper understanding of complex diseases and develop personalized strategies for screening and treatment," says Anne Krogh Nøhr.

Better treatment and prevention

Anne Krogh Nøhr's research particularly focuses on improving screening strategies for diseases like colorectal cancer and on strengthening preventive measures for conditions like stroke and heart failure in patients with atrial fibrillation. 

"By integrating genetic and clinical risk factors, we can better understand and predict these conditions," she explains.

At a time when the incidence of complex diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases is increasing, her research is very topical. 

"Personalized screening and treatment strategies can reduce costs, improve outcomes, strengthen prevention, and reduce overall pressure on the healthcare system," she adds.

Strengthening competencies and networks

For Anne Krogh Nøhr, it is a great honour and an important milestone in her career to be selected for AAU Excellence. She is looking forward to developing her research management skills and initiating a pilot project that may eventually develop into a larger research project.

"I hope to gain a wide range of skills, strengthen my scientific profile and expand my network. This will help me achieve my long-term career goals," she says.

Anne Krogh Nøhr has a background in biomedical engineering from Aalborg University. She worked for a year as a data scientist in the private sector before completing an industrial PhD at Lundbeck and the University of Copenhagen. She is currently affiliated with the Centre for Clinical Data Science (CLINDA) in the Department of Clinical Medicine – a centre dedicated to bridging the gap between clinical practice and data science.

Translated by LeeAnn Iovanni, AAU Communication and Public Affairs.