Abstracts and posters

In 2025, we received 196 abstracts in response to the Call for Abstracts for Danish Cancer Research Days.

Based on these submissions, a panel of scientific reviewers selected about 110 abstracts. The selected authors have been invited to one of the following presentation formats:

• Present their research with a physical poster during the moderated postersession, with the opportunity to win awards
• Present their research as a flash talks on stage
• Take the stage in the session New Danish cancer researchers in spotlight

The postersession at Danish Cancer Research Days is a key forum for scientific dialogue. Its aim is to showcase a broad spectrum of ongoing cancer research and support knowledge sharing across regions and medical specialties.

Once again this year, over 100 poster presenters will have the opportunity to share their research - offering new findings and perspectives in the field of cancer research.

The postersession serves as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, helping to strengthen national and interdisciplinary collaboration

This year’s session will take place as moderated poster presentations, organised into smaller thematic tracks based on the submitted abstract categories. Each presenter will have:

• 3 minutes for presentation
• 2 minutes for questions and discussion, facilitated by two moderators in each track

Since 2023, the format has been developed and curated by session leads Line Bentsen and Daniella Østergaard, who again this year are responsible for the poster session - together with co-organisers Mette Kielsholm Thomsen and Marie Ernst Christensen.

All poster presenters are encouraged to use the #Betterposter format. A recent study by Line Bentsen and Daniella Østergaard shows that the #Betterposter format performs better, especially in terms of first impressions, compared to traditional layouts.

Read: What Makes a Good Poster

Poster Awards 

At Danish Cancer Research Days 2025, several awards will be presented during the poster session, including the Danish Cancer Research Days – ‘Best Poster Award’ and Acta Oncologica Poster Award. 

Danish Cancer Research Days – Best Poster Award 

The ‘Best Poster Award’ is the official prize of the conference, recognising the poster presentation that best combines scientific content, design, and delivery. 

Evaluation criteria include: 

• A clear and well-structured visual presentation of strong scientific content 

• An engaging and understandable oral presentation of the main points 

• Originality in both the project and the way it is presented 

• A poster that can stand on its own while also inviting dialogue 

In addition to receiving the award, the winner will be invited to communicate their research in an article for Videnskab.dk’s “Forskerne formidler” series. The article will be developed in collaboration with the editorial team at Videnskab.dk to ensure clear and engaging science communication for a wider audience. 

The award will be presented during the conference based on nominations from the session moderators. A cross-disciplinary committee will select the winner.

For the first time at Danish Cancer Research Days, Acta Oncologica presents an award to an early-career researcher. 

 Evaluation criteria include: 

• A poster with clear visual communication and an innovative design 

• High scientific quality of the study presented 

 The winner receives a prize of €750 and recognition from Acta Oncologica in the form of a diploma and a poster label. 

Eight high-quality abstracts have also been selected for presentation as flash talks on the main stage.

Daniella Elisabet Østergaard 
Daniella Elisabet Østergaard is a medical doctor and PhD student at the Department of Oncology, Copenhagen University Hospital – Rigshospitalet. She is affiliated with DCCC Radiotherapy and conducts research in radiotherapy, focusing on optimising treatment techniques and radiation planning to minimise late effects, particularly among paediatric and adolescent cancer patients. Daniella has contributed to the planning and development of the poster walk at Danish Cancer Research Days from 2023  

to 2025. 

Line Bentsen  

Line Bentsen is a medical doctor and PhD at the Department of Oncology, Copenhagen University Hospital – Rigshospitalet. Her research focuses on fertility and sexual health among young adults with cancer in Denmark. Line has contributed to the planning and development of the poster walk at Danish Cancer Research Days from 2023 to 2025. 

Marie Ernst Christensen  

Marie Ernst Christensen is an Associate Professor and PhD at the Research Centre for Care and Rehabilitation and the Nutrition and Health Education at VIA University College. With a background in public health science, her research focuses on rehabilitation, particularly appetite and food- and meal-related challenges among young people affected by cancer. Marie contributed to the planning and development of the poster walk at Danish Cancer Research Days 2025. 

Mette Kielsholm Thomsen  

Mette Kielsholm Thomsen is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Aarhus University. She has a background in public health science and completed her PhD on the Danish colorectal cancer screening programme. Her research focuses on screening, cancer epidemiology, social inequality in health, and clinical epidemiology. Mette contributed to the planning and development of the poster walk at Danish Cancer Research Days 2025.