Julie Smith

Research and development areas

As a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, I began my research in cardiac biomarkers by studying animal models at the Department of Pathology and Clinical Biochemistry, Copenhagen University Hospital (Rigshospitalet).

After completing my Ph.D. and postdoctoral work, I joined University College Copenhagen (Københavns Professionshøjskole - KP) in 2013, following the Danish law mandating the integration of research into university colleges (professionshøjskoler).

Since then, I have contributed significantly in establishing the research environment within the Biomedical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree programme, essentially building it from the ground up. My primary focus has been to foster a more academic and research-oriented culture within the education. In doing so, I have continued my research in pathology and clinical biochemistry with an emphasis on advancing biomedical laboratory science.

A key aspect of my research involves collaboration. I actively engage students and colleagues from KP, alongside partners from industry and clinical departments. Together, we are driving a cultural shift among biomedical laboratory scientists, encouraging them to base their practices on evidence and research, thereby contributing to the continuous development of their profession.