

Meet the researchers
Director
Lone Simonsen, professor, pandemic researcher
Researchers
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, Postdoc // Andreas Eilersen, postdoc // 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
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, postdoc // Christian Berrig, PhD student // Rasmus Kristoffer Pedersen, postdoc
Epidemiology and Global Health
Lone Simonsen, professor, pandemic researcher // 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, Postdoc // 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.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
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Publications
A Cross-Sectional Study of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies and Risk Factors for Seropositivity in Staff in Day Care Facilities and Preschools in Denmark
Fogh, K., R. R. Eriksen, A., G. Larsen, T., B. Hasselbalch, R., Bundgaard, H., F. S. S. Scharff, B., D. Nielsen, S., S. Jørgensen, C., Erikstrup, C., Østergaard, L., Ellermann-Eriksen, S., Andersen, B., Nielsen, H., S. Johansen, I., Wiese, L., Hindhede, L., Mikkelsen, S., Sækmose, S. G., Aagaard, B., K. Holm, D., & 16 others , 2023, In: Microbiology Spectrum. 11, 1, p. e0417422Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
COVID-19 mortality attenuated during widespread Omicron transmission, Denmark, 2020 to 2022
Friis, N. U., Martin-Bertelsen, T., Pedersen, R. K., Nielsen, J., Krause, T. G., Andreasen, V. & Vestergaard, L. S., 19 Jan 2023, In: Eurosurveillance. 28, 3, 2200547.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Direct and indirect mortality impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, March 1, 2020 to January 1, 2022
Lee, W. E., Woo Park, S., Weinberger, D. M., Olson, D., Simonsen, L., Grenfell, B. T. & Viboud, C., 22 Feb 2023, In: eLife. 12, e77562.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Activities
Deadline: Syge spanske mink udløser global alarm
Lone Simonsen (Speaker)
31 Jan 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution
SSI Polymorfien Talk: PandemiX – A Center devoted to the study of “Pandemiology”
Lone Simonsen (Speaker)
5 Nov 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution
Superspredning og Pandemier: Er superspredning lig med aerosolsmitte?
Lone Simonsen (Speaker)
4 Nov 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution
Press-media
Næsten alt peger på, at Danmark klarede coronapandemien bedst – men svenskerne siger noget ganske andet
11/03/2023
1 item of Media coverage
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20 af pandemiens førende forskere i sen erkendelse: »Paradigmeskift«
07/03/2023
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More about Roskilde University
The research center is based at Department of Science and Environment
Participating research 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
Research at Roskilde University

More about the centre
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