​To create measurable improvements in patient care by combining clinical expertise,
methodological rigor and strong collaborations across specialties and sectors.​

PHOENIX works primarily within the following core areas both nationally and internationally:

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)

• Disease burden, treatment and patient journey
• Global epidemiology, using both registry data and actual studies
• Personalized medicine with a focus on predicting disease progression.

Mycology

1. Clinical and translational research in fungal infections

• Resistance mapping, focusing on antifungal resistance and clinical consequences
• Global epidemiology, using registry data and international collaborations.

In addition, the center works with cross-cutting methodological tracks such as clinical research, clinimetry, epidemiology, implementation research and patient-reported outcomes with the aim of strengthening coherent and evidence-based care pathways.​

​PHOENIX works closely with hospitals, universities, patient organizations, and industry partners at both national and international levels. These collaborations are built on formal agreements, shared objectives, and strong professional integrity. PHOENIX leads the Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa Atlas (GHiSA) in collaboration with International League of Dermatological Societies and the World Health Organization. Learn more about GHiSA and its international research efforts at: https://www.ghisa.org ​

​The center contributes to the education of medical students (bachelor and master's students), PhD students, and postdoctoral researchers through:

• Courses and workshops
• Guidance and mentoring.
  

​Research activities are funded through a combination of public and private grants, as well as collaborations with industry partners.​

For collaboration, projects or general inquiries:

• Write to consultant, Professor, PhD Ditte Marie Saunte (do not send sensitive information)​ 
• See Ditte Marie Saunte's publications: (link to the region’s research database)
  
• Write to consultant, Professor, Dr. Med. Gregor Jemec (do not send sensitive information) 
• ​See Gregor Jemec's publications:  (link to the region’s research database)
  
• Write to project manager, doctor, PhD Rune Kjærsgaard Andersen (do not send sensitive information) 
• See Rune Kjærsgaard Andersen's publications:  (link to the region’s research database)​
• ​​​Write to research secretary, M.Sc. Annett Finken (do not send sensitive information) 

​Address:
Department of Allergy, Skin and Venereal Diseases
Gentofte Hospital
PHOENIX
Kildegårdsvej 28, Entrance 20 A, 2nd floor
DK - 2900 Hellerup
Phone: +45 3867 2130 (secretary)

Mail to PHOENIX (do not send sensitive information) + link to e-mail page Write to annett.finken.01@regionh.dk

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