Prof. Mikael Boesen MD, PHD

Prof. Mikael Boesen, MD, PhD, is a renowned radiologist specializing in musculoskeletal imaging and the development of novel therapeutics for rheumatic and autoimmune conditions. He serves as the Therapeutic Area Lead for Rheumatic Diseases and Auto-Immunity at Image Analysis Group (IAG), where he plays a pivotal role in advancing imaging strategies for clinical trials. Prof. Boesen is also the head of musculoskeletal imaging and research groups at Copenhagen University and Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital in Denmark. With over 20 years of international experience in clinical research on inflammatory and degenerative joint diseases, he has served as a global principal investigator and expert reader on numerous trials. His work bridges multiple therapeutic areas, including immuno-oncology and cardiac imaging, and he actively spearheads the integration of artificial intelligence into radiological image analysis across Europe and the United States. As an author of more than 200 articles, chapters, and abstracts, Prof. Boesen has also supervised over 30 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. At IAG, he leverages his expertise to guide drug development companies in designing innovative clinical trials and selecting optimal imaging strategies, ensuring precision and efficiency in evaluating novel treatments.