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Profile
As a Professor and Head of the MR Research Centre, I lead research into clinically translatable MRI technologies. I specialize in research leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and grant acquisition. With a background in nanoscience and a phd and doctorate in medicine, I have extensive experience in multi-center studies and currently serve as chair of the Danish 7T MRI national steering group.
Job responsibilities
My main focus is translational MRI, including metabolic imaging using ²H, ³¹P, ²³Na and hyperpolarized ¹²⁹Xe and ¹³C MRI. I also work with advanced conventional MRI techniques aimed at improving diagnostic imaging in clinical practice
Research
I conduct research on translational MRI, focusing on metabolic imaging using hyperpolarized ¹³C, 2H and 129Xe MRI. My aim is to develop non-invasive methods for assessing organ function in diseases like Alzhimers, heart failure, cancer, diabetes and chronic kidney disease. This work supports clinicians in making more informed, personalized treatment decisions.
Research
I collaborate with national hospitals and international universities on projects within hyperpolarized MRI and kidney disease imaging. The goal is to develop clinically applicable imaging tools and standardize methods across institutions.
Teaching
I teach advanced MRI methods in the Medical PhD degree programs. Using research-based teaching and hands-on imaging sessions, I aim to give students insight into translational imaging and its clinical relevance. I have also contributed to academic regulation development and course materials.
Keywords
- Scanning and similar forms of examination
- Lifestyle illnesses
- Biophysics
- NMR spectroscopy
- Nanoscience and nanotechnology
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Hyperpolarized MRI and Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
Andelius, T. C. K. (PI), Laustsen, C. (PI) & Henriksen, T. B. (PI)
01/09/2019 → …
Project: Research
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Poly cystic kidney disease – imaging the genomic derangements with ultra-sensitive metabolic MRI
Laustsen, C. (PI)
01/10/2018 → 20/03/2019
Project: Research
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A new direction for ischemic stroke management using hyperpolarized 13C magnetic resonance imaging
Laustsen, C. (PI)
01/10/2018 → 30/09/2023
Project: Research
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Can 13C-Magnetic Resonance Hyperpolarization Describe the Development of Right Ventricular Failure?
Agger, P. (Participant), Hyldebrandt, J. A. (Participant), Stephenson, R. S. (Collaborator) & Laustsen, C. (Participant)
01/01/2016 → 01/01/2017
Project: Research
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Assessment of metabolism in the placenta and the fetus by hyperpolarized MRI
Mikkelsen, E. F. R. (Project coordinator), Sandager, P. (Participant), Uldbjerg, N. (Participant), Laustsen, C. (Participant) & Pedersen, M. (Participant)
01/09/2014 → 31/08/2015
Project: Research
Research output
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3D quantitative myocardial perfusion imaging with hyperpolarized HP001(bis-1,1-(hydroxymethyl)-[1-13C]cyclopropane-d8): Application of gradient echo and balanced SSFP sequences
Zhao, Y., Olin, R. B., Hansen, E. S. S., Laustsen, C., Hanson, L. G. & Ardenkjær-Larsen, J. H., Feb 2025, In: Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. 93, 2, p. 814-827 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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A pathway toward clinical translation of hyperpolarized [1,4-13C2,2,3-d2]fumarate as an imaging biomarker for early cellular necrosis in vivo
Birchall, J. R., Wodtke, P., Grimmer, A., Hansen, E. S. S., Bertelsen, L. B., Bøgh, N., Wylot, M., Zamora-Morales, M. J., Arponen, O., Horvat-Menih, I., Latimer, E. C., Tan, F., Pappa, E., Graggaber, J., Cheriyan, J., Holmes, K., Locke, M. J., Sladen, H., Boren, J. & Kettunen, M. I. & 6 others, , 2025, (E-pub / Early view) In: Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Comparison of Deuterium Metabolic Imaging with FDG PET in Alzheimer Disease
Bøgh, N., Aastrup, M., Mortensen, J. K., Gottrup, H., Blicher, J. U., Borghammer, P., Kristensen, M. H., Hansen, E. S. S., Vaeggemose, M. & Laustsen, C., Apr 2025, In: Radiology. 315, 1, p. e241808Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Editorial for "Initial Experience of Metabolic Imaging With Hyperpolarized [1- 13C]pyruvate MRI in Kidney Transplant Patients".
Aastrup, M., Kjærgaard, U. & Laustsen, C., Apr 2025, In: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 61, 4, p. 1979-1980 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Editorial › peer-review
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Hyperpolarized 13C-MRS can Quantify Lactate Production and Oxidative PDH Flux in Murine Skeletal Muscle During Exercise
Curtis, M. K., McGing, J. J., Stubbs, B. J., Ball, V., Cochlin, L. E., O'Neill, D. P., Laustsen, C., Cole, M. A., Robbins, P. A., Tyler, D. J. & Miller, J. J., May 2025, In: NMR in Biomedicine. 38, 5, p. e70020 e70020.Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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Cysts, Cells, and Carbon-13: Rethinking PKD Monitoring with Hyperpolarized MRI
Laustsen, C. (Lecturer)
3 May 2025Activity: Presentations, memberships, employment, ownership and other activities › Lecture and oral contribution
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Beyond Proton MRI: Is Hyperpolarized [1-13C] Pyruvate Ready for Clinical Integration?
Laustsen, C. (Lecturer)
24 Apr 2025Activity: Presentations, memberships, employment, ownership and other activities › Lecture and oral contribution
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Metabolic Fingerprints of Heart Disease: The Promise of Hyperpolarized 13C MRI
Laustsen, C. (Lecturer)
24 Mar 2025Activity: Presentations, memberships, employment, ownership and other activities › Lecture and oral contribution
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CHIMERA: Uniting Europe for Clinical Hyperpolarized MRI – A Roadmap to Standardization and Translation
Laustsen, C. (Lecturer)
10 Mar 2025Activity: Presentations, memberships, employment, ownership and other activities › Lecture and oral contribution
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How to trust the "numbers" of quantitative MRI?
Laustsen, C. (Lecturer)
28 Feb 2025Activity: Presentations, memberships, employment, ownership and other activities › Lecture and oral contribution
Prizes
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Lundbeck fonden - YOUNG INVESTIGATOR PRIZE
Laustsen, C. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
Press/Media
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Video: Lad EU-netværk fremme karriereren - især hvis du er yngre forsker
Luo, Y., Schlünssen, V. & Laustsen, C.
10/02/2021
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Hyperpolariseret MRI til cancer patienter
26/01/2018
1 item of Media coverage
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På to minutter kan ny skanningsmetode måle, om kræftmedicin virker
26/01/2018
1 item of Media coverage
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Imaging oxygen metabolism: new findings in both animal and human studies
23/05/2016
1 item of Media coverage
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New scanning technique makes the invisible visible
26/02/2014
1 item of Media coverage
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