New clinical professor aims to strengthen the diagnostic evaluation of heart disease

Simon Winther conducts research into personalised diagnostics and risk assessment for patients with diseases of the coronary arteries, which are typically caused by calcification in the important arteries that supply the heart with blood. His research has a particular focus on non-invasive methods for diagnosing heart disease, including CT scans of the heart.

“My goal is to improve individualised diagnostics, reduce unnecessary examinations and strengthen precision in the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of patients with suspected or known coronary artery disease,” says Simon Winther.

The new clinical professor is involved in, among other things, the Dan-NICAD project on diagnostics and risk assessment of patients being examined for heart disease. He also leads the CCT-AI project, which is supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation and develops AI models based on CT scans of the heart. The aim is more precise diagnostics and targeted use of advanced examination methods in clinical practice.

Simon Winther is a medical doctor and holds a Doctor of Medical Science degree and a PhD. The professorship, which is supported by Central Denmark Region, will strengthen opportunities to build an international research environment within advanced cardiovascular diagnostics and artificial intelligence.

The title of the position is “Clinical Professor of Personalised Diagnostic Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndrome” and he will take up the post on 1 July 2026.

Contact

Clinical Professor Simon Winther
Aarhus University, Department of Clinical Medicine
Regional Hospital Gødstrup, University Clinic for the Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Ischaemic Heart Disease
Telephone: +45 25 12 10 10
Email: simwin@rm.dk