

Meet the researchers
Director
Lone Simonsen, professor, pandemic researcher
Reseachers
Roskilde University
Lone Simonsen, professor, pandemic researcher // Karen Angeliki Krogfelt, professor (mso) // Viggo Andreasen, associate professor // Robert J. Taylor, adjunct associate professor // Maarten van Wijhe, assistant professor // Rasmus Kristoffer Pedersen, postdoc // Bjarke Frost Nielsen, Postdoc // Mathias Mølbak Ingholt, PhD student // Christian Berrig, PhD student // Søren Kølholt Poder, PhD student // Alex Vincent Thorn, visiting scholar// Amanda Gammelby Qvesel, visiting scholar // Søren Ørskov, visiting scholar // Christian Mannov Christiansen, student assistant
University of Copenhagen, Niels Bohr Institute
Kim Sneppen, professor // Andreas Eilersen, research assistant
DTU Health Tech, Department of Health Technology
Anders Gorm Pedersen, professor
Capital Region of Denmark, North Zealand Hospital
Thea Kølsen Fischer, Director of Clinical Research, Professor, University of Copenhagen
Research areas
Mathematical Epidemiology
Viggo Andreasen, associate professor // Kim Sneppen, professor // Bjarke Frost Nielsen, Postdoc // Andreas Eilersen, research assistant // Christian Berrig, PhD student // Rasmus Kristoffer Pedersen, postdoc
Epidemiology and Global Health
Lone Simonsen, professor, pandemic reseacher // Robert J. Taylor, adjunct associate professor // Maarten van Wijhe, assistant professor // Søren Ørskov, visiting scholar
Bioinformatics
Anders Gorm Pedersen, professor // Amanda Gammelby Qvesel, visiting scholar // Alex Vincent Thorn, visiting scholar
Medical History
Lone Simonsen, professor. pandemic researcher // Maarten van Wijhe, assistant professor // Mathias Mølbak Ingholt, PhD student // Rasmus Kristoffer Pedersen, postdoc // Søren Kølholt Poder, PhD student
Micro Biology, Immunity and Diagnostics
Karen Angeliki Krogfelt, professor
Clinical Virology
Thea Kølsen Fischer, Director of Clinical Research, Professor, University of Copenhagen
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The PandemiX Center participates in a number of research projects, which are both internally and externally funded, just as the center's researchers participate in projects in collaboration with other research institutions in Denmark and abroad. Among the projects are:
PandemiX: A Quantitative study of historical and contemporary pandemics
With this research project we want to construct a comprehensive theory to explain how and why emerging epidemic diseases come and go, take off or disappear, and eventually melt into the larger pool of recurrent epidemic diseases. In doing so, we aim to reveal important insights into the major diseases that shaped human society and—crucially—help to prepare for future pandemic threats: the next Disease X.Understanding immunity against SARS-CoV-2 in the general population: a seroprevalence study
The COVID-19 pandemic approaches its second wave peak in Denmark and vaccination programmes are soon to start. This study will investigate the build-up of immunity in the population during the first wave by studying seroprevalence of COVID-19 antibodies in Danish patients. This will help us understand age-specific immunity, dark-numbers and further develop surveillance strategies. This knowledge will help future mitigation strategies and help prepare for the coming spring.Long-term Impact of Childhood Vaccination Programs: Using Historical data to Understand Modern Disease Patterns
Childhood vaccination programs are often presented as one of the main reasons for the historic decline in infectious disease mortality. However, this subject has mainly been investigated in contemporary settings without the long view needed to gain a complete understanding of disease patterns after decades of vaccine use.NORDEMICS: Pathogens, Pandemics and the Development of Nordic Societies
This project aimes to create a Nordic interdisciplinary consortium dedicated to understanding how factors such as urbanization, increased trade and travel, large-scale migration, vaccines and other public health interventions, climate change and ecological degradation influence the dynamics of epidemic and pandemic infections in human populations. The consortium will systematically study historical health data to understand the patterns of spread and health impact of such diseases in the Nordic countries over the last 300 years.Learn more about research projects in PandemiX Center at the Roskilde University Research Portal
Insights
Follow PandemiX Center on Twitter
On Twitter, you can read our comments on and answers to the many questions that are about COVID-19 and the Corona pandemic. The profile is edited by the researchers at PandemiX Center.
Publications
Den spanske syge er et pragteksempel på, hvordan pandemier ender: Hvor længe skal vi leve med corona, og hvordan forsvinder pandemier egentlig? Det kan historien om den spanske syge give os et fingerpeg om.
Simonsen, L., 14 Mar 2022, Videnskab.dk.Research output: Other contribution › Net publication - Internet publication › Communication
Det er snart tid til at stoppe med restriktioner og massetest
Simonsen, L., 23 Jan 2022, Videnskab.dk.Research output: Other contribution › Net publication - Internet publication › Communication
“Please, you go first!” preferences for a COVID-19 vaccine among adults in the Netherlands
Mouter, N., de Ruijter, A., de Wit, G. A., Lambooij, M., van Wijhe, M., van Exel, J. & Kessels, R., Jan 2022, In: Social Science & Medicine. 292, 114626.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
Activities
How detail-rich mortality data can reveal disease-signatures: Understanding the 1831 epidemic
Lone Simonsen (Speaker), Mathias Mølbak Ingholt (Speaker), Rasmus Kristoffer Pedersen (Speaker) & Maarten van Wijhe (Speaker)
16 Dec 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution
How detail-rich mortality data can reveal disease-signatures: Understanding the 1831 epidemic
Lone Simonsen (Speaker), Mathias Mølbak Ingholt (Speaker) & Rasmus Kristoffer Pedersen (Speaker)
13 Dec 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution
Epidemics 8: 8th International Conference on Infectious Disease Dynamics
Maarten van Wijhe (Participant)
30 Nov 2021 → 3 Dec 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organisation and participation in conference
Press-media
»Vi havde mistet respekten for pandemier«
13/05/2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Corona-ekspert: ”Den næste pandemi vil komme”
12/05/2022
1 item of Media coverage
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'Disease X' kommer før eller siden - og vi ved ikke, hvor alvorlig den bliver
09/05/2022
1 item of Media coverage
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Base at Roskilde University
The research center is based at Department of Science and Environment
Participating reseach units: Mathematics and Physics (IMFUFA), Molecular and Medical Biology
PhD Programme: Doctoral School of Science and Environment
Relevant degree programmes: Matematical Bioscience // Molecular Health Science // International Bachelor in Natural Sciences
Reseach at Roskilde University

More information
Find additional information about the PandemiX Center
The research centre at the Roskilde University Research Portal
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Contact
Lone Simonsen
Director, head of research centre, professor
Phone +45 2342 9503
lonesimo@ruc.dk
Johanne Greibe Andersen
Centre coordinator
Phone +45 4674 3980
johannea@ruc.dk