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As Chief Consultant at Aarhus University (2021-2024) and the Research Unit for General Practice (2025), I have served as FEMaLe project's scientific coordinator – an EU-funded project worth 45M DKK aiming at improving the detection and management of endometriosis using machine learning and artificial intelligence.
As a PhD Faculty Fellow at Aarhus University, I am also conducting part-time research (2022-2028) on video consultations in general practice, rooted in realist research approaches.
Cooperation and dissemination
My humanistic background in History and Film & Media studies enables me to communicate and collaborate effectively across geographic and cultural boundaries, as well as to apply critical thinking and creativity to complex challenges.
I am passionate about creating positive social impact through research and innovation, and I seek to foster partnerships between academia, industry, and civil society.
Job responsibilities
I have worked in the field of Digital Public Health research for over 10 years, developing and implementing innovative solutions to improve the health and well-being of diverse populations.
In recent years, I have also played an active role in bringing endometriosis and women’s health onto the agenda in Denmark, particularly through my contributions to the EU-funded FEMaLe and READI projects.
Areas of expertise
- General Practice
- Digital Health
- Women's Health
- Endometriose
- Decentralised Clinical Trials
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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An educational exhibit on female biology and women’s health at Science Museerne
Davis, F. M. (PI), Rågård, N. (CoPI), Vogel, I. (CoPI), Parsons, C. (CoPI), Smidt, K. (CoPI), Kirk, U. B. (CoPI), Chalmers, S. B. (CoPI), Paldam, E. (CoPI), McKerracher, L. J. (Participant), Joca, S. (Participant), Grassi-Oliveira, R. (Participant), Romero-Ramos, M. (Participant), Kalucka, J. M. (Participant), Bomholt Larsen, A. S. (Project manager), Skydsgaard, M. A. (Other), Kirkfeldt, S. S. (Other) & Lauridsen, K. (Other)
01/03/2023 → 29/02/2028
Project: Other
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PhaseV
Kirk, U. B. (Participant), Kallestrup, P. (Participant), Thomsen, J. L. (Participant), Lorentzen, A.-C. R. (Participant), Thomsen, C. (Participant), Rolighed Thomsen, T. (Participant) & Thayssen, F. M. (Project manager)
01/10/2022 → 30/09/2025
Project: Research
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FEMaLe: Finding Endometriosis using Machine Learning
Kirk, U. B. (PI), Nielsen, O. B. (Award holder), Nyegaard, M. (CoPI), Rytter, D. (CoPI), Hansen, K. E. (Participant), Forman, A. (Participant), Horne, A. W. (Participant), Saunders, P. T. (Participant), Saraswat, L. (Participant), Bokor, A. (Participant), Barko, B. (Participant), Zondervan, K. T. (Participant), Becker, C. M. (Participant), Rahmioglu, N. (Participant), Bourdel, N. (Participant), Rémy, B. (Participant), Bliznuks, D. (Participant), Meijer, S. (Participant), Raghothama, J. (Participant), Sales da Silva, B. (Participant), Møller, G. L. (Participant), Sziráczki, N. (Participant), Goethe, O. (Participant), Djokic, K. (Participant), Todic, N. (Participant), Salamon, A. (Participant), Andersen, A. M. V. (Participant) & Nielsen, L. J. (Participant)
01/01/2021 → 30/06/2025
Project: Research
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Forbedring af videokonsultation i almen praksis
Søndergaard, J. (PI), Hvidt, E. A. (Participant), Kirk, U. B. (Participant), Kallestrup, P. (Participant), Huibers, L. (Participant), Thomsen, J. L. (Participant), Merrild, C. H. (Participant), Reventlow, S. (Participant), Kofod, F. S. G. (Participant), Lüchau, E. C. (Participant), Guassora, A. D. (Participant) & Scheffmann-Petersen, M. (Participant)
01/01/2021 → 31/03/2025
Project: Research
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Giv De Unge Ordet
Obel, C. L. (PI), Kirk, U. B. (Project manager), Poulsen, S. H. (Participant), Maindal, N. (Project coordinator), Sherson, J. (Participant), Hjorth, A. (Participant), Kragh, G. (Participant), Harrits, A. (Participant), Greve, L. (Participant), Bjerg, T. W. (PI), Sabra, J. B. S. (Participant), Native, C. A. (Participant), Svendsen, K. (Participant) & Mortensen, A. A. (Participant)
01/01/2020 → 31/12/2023
Project: Research
Research output
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Understanding endometriosis underfunding and its detrimental impact on awareness and research
Kirk, U. B., Bank-Mikkelsen, A. S., Rytter, D., Hartwell, D., Marschall, H., Nyegaard, M., Seyer-Hansen, M. & Hansen, K. E., 21 Dec 2024, In: npj Women's Health. 2, 4 p., 45.Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Endometriosis: time to think differently (and together)
Dixon, S., Mawson, R., Kirk, U. B. & Horne, A. W., May 2024, In: British Journal of General Practice. 74, 742, p. 200-201 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Editorial › peer-review
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FEMaLe: The use of machine learning for early diagnosis of endometriosis based on patient self-reported data-Study protocol of a multicenter trial
Balogh, D. B., Hudelist, G., Bļizņuks, D., Raghothama, J., Becker, C. M., Horace, R., Krentel, H., Horne, A. W., Bourdel, N., Marki, G., Tomassetti, C., Kirk, U. B., Acs, N. & Bokor, A., May 2024, In: PLOS ONE. 19, 5 May, p. e0300186 e0300186.Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Video consultation in general practice during COVID-19: a register-based study in Denmark
Kirk, U. B., Høstrup Vestergaard, C., Bech, B. H., Bondo Christensen, M., Kallestrup, P. & Huibers, L., Jul 2024, In: BJGP Open. 8, 2, p. 1-11 11 p., BJGPO.2023.0208.Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Not "just a bad period" - The impact of a co-created endometriosis social media health campaign: a mixed methods study
Stanek, D. B., Hestbjerg, I., Hansen, K. E., Tomlinson, M. K. & Kirk, U. B., Oct 2023, In: Frontiers in Communication. 8, 20 p., 1154297.Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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Oral Presentation: "Understanding the antibiotic footprint of clinical settings"
Kirk, U. B. (Lecturer)
3 Jun 2024Activity: Presentations, memberships, ownership and other activities › Lecture and oral contribution
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Oral Presentation: "Finding Endometriosis using Machine Learning: A bird's-eye view of the FEMaLe project"
Kirk, U. B. (Lecturer)
30 May 2024Activity: Presentations, memberships, ownership and other activities › Lecture and oral contribution
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64th EQuiP Conference
Kirk, U. B. (Lecturer)
27 Apr 2024Activity: Presentations, memberships, ownership and other activities › Lecture and oral contribution
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For the life of women – in the shadow of endometriosis
Kirk, U. B. (Organizer), Zondervan, K. T. (Speaker), Bourdel, N. (Speaker), Salamon, A. (Speaker), Hummelshoj, L. (Speaker) & Weiss, P. (Chair person)
29 Nov 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in or organisation of workshop, seminar or course
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Folketingets Sundhedsudvalget holder høring om Endometriose
Kirk, U. B. (Lecturer)
15 Nov 2023Activity: Presentations, memberships, ownership and other activities › Lecture and oral contribution
Press/Media
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Vores velfærd bliver dårligere, hvis vi ikke udnytter borgernes egne data
Kirk, U. B., Rolighed Thomsen, T. & Thayssen, F. M.
10/11/2022
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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PhaseV (Pressemeddelelse)
Kirk, U. B., Kallestrup, P. & Thomsen, J. L.
28/09/2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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ReMoTe-projektet sætter fokus på videokonsultationer
Kirk, U. B., Sandbæk, A., Christensen, L. D. & Kallestrup, P.
18/05/2021
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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45 mio. kr. til forskning i stigmatiserende kvindesygdom
Kirk, U. B., Nyegaard, M., Rytter, D. & Hansen, K. E.
28/01/2021 → 21/02/2021
7 items of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media