About Kornum Lab
Kornum Lab is a premier sleep research lab dedicated to advancing the understanding of sleep disorders and improving sleep quality. Our team is committed to conducting cutting-edge research and developing innovative techniques. We aim to provide valuable insights into the science of sleep and factors that affect sleep quality.
Birgitte R.
Kornum
Professor, Department of Neuroscience, University of Copenhagen
CEO, Ceremedy ApS
Author and speaker
2024 -
Professor and research group leader, University of Copenhagen
Wake drive, immune activation and sleep, non-restorative sleep, novel AI tools.
2019 - 2024
Associate professor and research group leader, University of Copenhagen
Sleep loss, wake drive, immune activation and sleep, establishing techniques.
2018-2019
Assistant professor, Center for Basic Metabolic Research
Tune Pers Lab, hypothalamus, single cell omics
2013-2017
Researcher and group leader, Glostrup Hospital
Narcolepsy, autoimmunity, P2Y11, hypocretin, miRNA, sleep regulation.
2009-2012
Post doc, Stanford University
Narcolepsy, autoimmunity, P2Y11.
Recognition and Grants
Recipient of the Sleep Research Excellence Award