Research in this field spans from cross-sectional to observational and longitudinal studies of relations between physical and psychological factors and mental illness in patients with chronic infections. The projects especially investigate immune mechanisms and psychological impact on the development of depression in HIV-positive patients and the immunological correlates of cognitive disorders in HCV-patients treated with high-dose IFN therapy.

Contacts:


Lotte Rodkjær, RN, MPH, PhD, lottrodk@rm.dk