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Research profile
Expertise in genetics and genomics. Has more than 25 years experience in linking genetic variation to phenotype for both rare and common complex diseases. Has a strong interest in gender medicine and womens reproductive health. Leading the Danish contribution to the largest genome-wide association analysis of endometriois to date.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD (Human Genetics), University of Southern Denmark
Award Date: 18 Nov 2003
MSc (Chemistry-Biotechnology), Aarhus University
Award Date: 1 Nov 1997
External positions
Associate Professor (Faculty) (Genetics in complex diseases), Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University
2012 → 30 Apr 2021
Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University
2010 → 2011
Senior Scientist, Department of Heamatology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aalborg
2009
Postdoc, Institute of Human Genetics, Aarhus University
2006 → 2008
Keywords
- Biomedicine
- Genetics
- Genomics
- GWAS
- Sequencing
- Spatial transcriptomics
- Coronary artery disease
- Endometriosis
- Women health
- Biomarkers
- Personalised Medicine
- Calmodulin
- Education
- Genetics
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Collaborations from the last five years
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Projects
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The Deadly, the Deleterious, and the Dangerous – Decoding the Differential Pathogenicity among CALM1, CALM2, and CALM3
Christiansen, S. N. N., Nyegaard, M., Overgaard, M. T., Schierup, M. H., Tfelt-Hansen, J. & Schwartz, P. J.
01/07/2024 → 30/06/2026
Project: Research
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Understanding the Genetic Architecture of Common Complex Diseases
01/07/2023 → 30/06/2025
Project: Research
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SURVIVE Unravelling endocrine mechanisms to improve maternal health and increase fetal survival
01/01/2023 → 31/12/2026
Project: Research
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Functional Genomics in Endometriosis
Darki, F., Nyegaard, M. & Qvist, P.
01/07/2022 → 30/06/2025
Project: PhD Project
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FEMaLe: Finding Endometriosis Using Machine Learning H2020
Nyegaard, M. (PI), Rohde, P. D. (PI) & Koldby, K. M. (PI)
01/01/2021 → 31/12/2024
Project: Research
Research output
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Polygenic Risk Score Prediction for Endometriosis
Kløve-Mogensen, K., Rohde, P. D., Twisttmann, S., Nygaard, M., Koldby, K. M., Steffensen, R., Møller Dahl, C., Rytter, D., Overgaard, M. T., Forman, A., Christiansen, L. & Nyegaard, M., 17 Dec 2021, In: Frontiers in Reproductive Health. 3, 8 p., 793226.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Temporal and regional differences in the incidence of hospital-diagnosed endometriosis: a Danish population-based study
Illum, L. R. H., Forman, A., Melgaard, A., Hansen, K. E., Hansen, S. N., Nyegaard, M., Hummelshoj, L. & Rytter, D., Jul 2022, In: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. 101, 7, p. 737-746 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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A genome‑wide association study of social trust in 33,882 Danish blood donors
Burgos Sequeros, C., Folkmann Hansen, T., Westergaard, D., Louloudis, I., Kalamajski, S., Röder, T., Rohde, P. D., Schwinn, M., Harder Clemmensen, L., Didriksen, M., Nyegaard, M., Hjalgrim, H., René Nielsen, K., Topholm Bruun, M., Rye Ostrowski, S., Erikstrup, C., Mikkelsen, S., Sørensen, E., DBDS Genomic Consortium & Birger Vestager Pedersen, O. & 3 others, , 16 Jan 2024, In: Scientific Reports. 14, 1, p. 1-12 12 p., 1402.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Biomarkers for identification of high-risk coronary artery plaques in patients with suspected coronary artery disease
Pedersen, G., Dahl, J. N., Rasmussen, L. D., Garm Blavnsfeldt, A.-B., Böttcher, S. H., Böttcher, M. H., Nyegaard, M., Nissen, L. & Winther, S., Sept 2024, In: Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. 18, 5, p. 467-475 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Blood donation and migraine relief: A national population cohort study in Denmark
Davidsson, O. B., Rostgaard, K., Chalmer, M. A., Kogelman, L. J. A., Aagaard, B., Brodersen, T., Bruun, M. T., Mikkelsen, C., Mikkelsen, S., Nyegaard, M., Pedersen, O. B., Ullum, H., Sørensen, E., Ostrowski, S. R., Erikstrup, C., Hansen, T. F. & Hjalgrim, H., Apr 2024, In: Transfusion. 64, 4, p. 647-655 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile25 Downloads (Pure)
Datasets
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Additional file 2 of Predicting the presence of coronary plaques featuring high-risk characteristics using polygenic risk scores and targeted proteomics in patients with suspected coronary artery disease
Møller, P. L. (Creator), Rohde, P. D. (Creator), Dahl, J. N. (Creator), Rasmussen, L. D. (Creator), Nissen, L. (Creator), Schmidt, S. E. (Creator), McGilligan, V. (Creator), Gudbjartsson, D. F. (Creator), Stefansson, K. (Creator), Holm, H. (Creator), Bentzon, J. F. (Creator), Bøttcher, M. (Creator), Winther, S. (Creator) & Nyegaard, M. (Creator), Figshare, 15 Aug 2024
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.25449091, https://springernature.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Additional_file_2_of_Predicting_the_presence_of_coronary_plaques_featuring_high-risk_characteristics_using_polygenic_risk_scores_and_targeted_proteomics_in_patients_with_suspected_coronary_artery_disease/25449091
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Additional file 2 of Predicting the presence of coronary plaques featuring high-risk characteristics using polygenic risk scores and targeted proteomics in patients with suspected coronary artery disease
Møller, P. L. (Creator), Rohde, P. D. (Creator), Dahl, J. N. (Creator), Rasmussen, L. D. (Creator), Nissen, L. (Creator), Schmidt, S. E. (Creator), McGilligan, V. (Creator), Gudbjartsson, D. F. (Creator), Stefansson, K. (Creator), Holm, H. (Creator), Bentzon, J. F. (Creator), Bøttcher, M. (Creator), Winther, S. (Creator) & Nyegaard, M. (Creator), Figshare, 15 Aug 2024
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.25449091.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Additional_file_2_of_Predicting_the_presence_of_coronary_plaques_featuring_high-risk_characteristics_using_polygenic_risk_scores_and_targeted_proteomics_in_patients_with_suspected_coronary_artery_disease/25449091/1
Dataset
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Predicting the presence of coronary plaques featuring high-risk characteristics using polygenic risk scores and targeted proteomics in patients with suspected coronary artery disease
Møller, P. L. (Creator), Rohde, P. D. (Creator), Dahl, J. N. (Creator), Rasmussen, L. D. (Creator), Nissen, L. (Creator), Schmidt, S. E. (Creator), McGilligan, V. (Creator), Gudbjartsson, D. F. (Creator), Stefansson, K. (Creator), Holm, H. (Creator), Bentzon, J. F. (Creator), Bøttcher, M. (Creator), Winther, S. (Creator) & Nyegaard, M. (Creator), Figshare, 2024
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.7131702, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Predicting_the_presence_of_coronary_plaques_featuring_high-risk_characteristics_using_polygenic_risk_scores_and_targeted_proteomics_in_patients_with_suspected_coronary_artery_disease/7131702
Dataset
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Predicting the presence of coronary plaques featuring high-risk characteristics using polygenic risk scores and targeted proteomics in patients with suspected coronary artery disease
Møller, P. L. (Creator), Rohde, P. D. (Creator), Dahl, J. N. (Creator), Rasmussen, L. D. (Creator), Nissen, L. (Creator), Schmidt, S. E. (Creator), McGilligan, V. (Creator), Gudbjartsson, D. F. (Creator), Stefansson, K. (Creator), Holm, H. (Creator), Bentzon, J. F. (Creator), Bøttcher, M. (Creator), Winther, S. (Creator) & Nyegaard, M. (Creator), Figshare, 2024
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.7131702.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Predicting_the_presence_of_coronary_plaques_featuring_high-risk_characteristics_using_polygenic_risk_scores_and_targeted_proteomics_in_patients_with_suspected_coronary_artery_disease/7131702/1
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MOESM1 of Molecular classification of tissue from a transformed non-Hogkin’s lymphoma case with unexpected long-time remission
Bødker, J. S. (Creator), Severinsen, M. T. (Creator), El-Galaly, T. C. (Contributor), Brøndum, R. F. (Creator), Laursen, M. B. (Creator), Falgreen, S. (Creator), Nyegaard, M. (Creator), Schmitz, A. (Creator), Jakobsen, L. H. (Creator), Schönherz, A. A. (Creator), Due, H. (Creator), Reinholdt, L. (Creator), Bøgsted, M. (Creator), Dybkær, K. (Creator) & Johnsen, H. E. (Creator), Figshare, 2017
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.3663562_d1.v1, https://doi.org/10.6084%2Fm9.figshare.c.3663562_d1.v1
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Activities
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Medlem af bedømmelsesudvalg PhD Anne Krogh Nøhr (Event)
Mette Nyegaard (Chairperson)
1 Jul 2022Activity: Memberships › Membership of review committee
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Genetic superheroes carry key information to prevention of cardiovascular disease
Mette Nyegaard (Lecturer)
4 Jun 2022Activity: Talks and presentations › Talks and presentations in private or public companies
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Medlem af bedømmelsesudvalg (chairman) (Event)
Mette Nyegaard (Chairperson)
30 May 2022Activity: Memberships › Membership of review committee
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Medlem af bedømmelsesudvalg, PhD Amalie Clement (Event)
Mette Nyegaard (Chairperson)
21 Feb 2022Activity: Memberships › Membership of review committee
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Medlem af bedømmelsesudvalg (bedømmer) (Event)
Mette Nyegaard (Member)
18 Feb 2022Activity: Memberships › Membership of review committee
Press/Media
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Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond får 15 nye fagrådsmedlemmer
Kathrine Vitus, Mette Nyegaard & Petar Popovski
28/09/2022 → 29/09/2022
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Danish research could lead to acquittal of Australian woman for the deaths of her four children - she has served 18 years in prison
Mette Nyegaard, Helene Halkjær Jensen, Malene Bredal Brohus & Michael Toft Overgaard
13/03/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Endelig kommer der fokus på den oversete sygdom
08/02/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Impacts
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Research into genetic defect can pardon Australian woman
Helene Halkjær Jensen (Participant), Malene Brohus (Participant), Michael Toft Overgaard (Participant) & Mette Nyegaard (Participant)
Impact: Social impact