I am acting head of the Division of Toxicology and Risk Assessment. The Division of Toxicology and Risk Assessment works on promoting health and preventing illness by performing research, teaching and advising authorities on the human effects of chemical substances and naturally occurring compounds in our food and environment. The Division employs approximately 65 employees and offers an inspiring working environment.

In addtion, I head the group "Alternatives to Animal Testing" at the National Food Institute performing research in development of QSAR models, an in vitro battery approach as well as mechanistic understanding of toxicity and benefits of food and environmental compounds.

I investigate how cell-based in vitro models can determine and describe endocrine disrupting and developmental adverse effects. In addition, I perform research of mechanisms of endocrine disrupting chemicals by studying hormone levels, gene expressions as well as obesity and immunological parameters in exposed animals and in human cohorts. 

I provide governmental advice for the Danish EPA regarding the use of in vitro models and participate in the expert group under OECD, VMG-non animal, as well as in the Danish platform for alternatives, DACOPA.