Experience

Selected examples of expertises, earlier projects, and CV

(For the sake of my clients' discretion, a large part of my work and especially the strategic work can unfortunately not be presented here)

Strategic core narratives

Through collaborative workshops and sparring, we develop strategic core narratives for new projects, research, technologies, or business strategies.

In addition to the strength of having well-founded strategic communication going forward, the process itself can also be very beneficial for achieving a strong common understanding in the leadership team.  

Hereafter, the final core narrative can be communicated to relevant target groups in various graphic formats, depending on what strengthens the messages the most.

Please note: The graphics shown are only for illustrative purposes.

Visualisation

Visualisation is a great way to increase accessibility, engagement, and understanding - especially in a global working environment.

Also, when it comes to communicating complex research, technological or strategic topics, visualisation has a fantastic strength.

I offer development of graphic content in a wide variety of formats such as presentations, infographics, one-pagers, videos, animations, posters, roll-ups, etc.

Please note: The graphics shown are only for illustrative purposes.

Science communication

Nothing can drive engagement and fascination as much as good science communication. It can help us understand ourselves and bring us into the future.

Inspirational showcasing of the human and societal impact of science was where my passion for communication started, escalated, and spread.

I like working with animations, slides, talks and videos. I can run the whole or parts of the process, such as creation of the strategic foundation, production plans, camera training of researchers or management, production, speak, colour grading, etc..  

Inspirational talks

For more than 20 years, I have loved to hunt down and pass on fascinating and broadly relevant scientific stories about the brain to people of all ages.

The topics range widely from beer-loving Australian beetles and apps that can control our mood, to brain cannons and how increased interaction with strangers can make our everyday lives better.

Over the years, I've had the pleasure of giving talks at science camps, anniversaries, conferences, team-building days and many small and large events in Europe and the US.

My latest inspirational Brain Talk is offered at JesBrix.dk.

Life X - Life Explorers

Produced 2019-2021

Jes and Storm, a neuroscientist and a production manager, have quit their jobs and want to sail around the world for three years to meet people and explore the science behind a good life. All at 10 km per hour.

It was funded by The Lundbeck Foundation and shared on social media.

My tasks: Responsible for project application and management, idea, production, script, layout, animations, editing, speak, subtitles, budget, press and website.

Personal stories

Produced in 2018

What does the everyday life look like when living with a brain disease? In four small films, we enter the everyday life of people living with depression, schizophrenia, Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease. 

In one of the stories, we meet Mònica and Enric, who got their life in Barcelona turned upside down when Alzheimers arrived. 

My tasks: Video recordings, graphics, editing and subtitles. Produced during my employment at H. Lundbeck A/S.

Disease understanding

Produced in 2016

In a miniseries of four animated videos, we take a closer look at how depression, schizophrenia, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease affect our brain, our body, our everyday life and our relationships with other people.

The films were used internally and externally as an easily accessible, precise and visual introduction to how brain diseases affect us.

My tasks: Preparation of manuscripts, graphics, animations, editing and speaks. Produced during my employment at H. Lundbeck A/S.

Podcasts

Produced in 2018

Podcasts are a great way to visit very hard to reach places. 

It could be a trip into our brain tissue, to follow the immune cells as they prepare for war against various diseases.

Or maybe follow the developments in a psychiatric hospital across 200 years with all that entails of hot baths, art and punishment.

My tasks: Idea, interviews, manuscripts, editing, sound effects and ambient sounds. Produced during my employment at H. Lundbeck A/S.

Drughunters

Held since 2007

Drughunters is an annual competition where high school students from across Denmark try to think like researchers and compete in the development of future treatments for brain diseases. 

Drughunters aims to give young people a deeper understanding of brain diseases and the underlying research and innovation.

My tasks: Project management, idea and development, internal and external promotion, merchandise, entertainment, budget, press releases and website. Held during my employment at H. Lundbeck A/S.

Selected employments and education

Selected employments

Consultant and Speaker

Since 2021 Brixter & JesBrix.dk

Advice and creation of strategic communication at Brixter and inspirational and scientific Brain Talks at JesBrix.dk

Producer and Adventurer

2019-2021 Life X - Life Explorers

A 2-year circumnavigation and scientific search for the definition of what a good life is. The project was funded by The Lundbeck Foundation.

Co-owner and Producer

2008-2021 CSProduction.dk I/S

Video production for various platforms.

Communication Specialist

2016-2019 H. Lundbeck A/S

Internal and external communication with a special focus on visual- and audiovisual communication, presentations, events and talent development.

I've also worked on two new company strategies, as well as the establishment of a new communications department after a major restructuring.

Freelance Journalist

2015 The Danish National Radio

Scientific consultant and idea generator for the science TV-show "Videnskabsmagasinet DR3".

Neuroscientist

2012-2014 H. Lundbeck A/S

Generation and evaluation of new ideas for research projects primarily within psychosis, as well as handling a number of external collaborations and talent management.

Post Doc

2009-2012 Højteknologifonden & H. Lundbeck A/S

Evaluation of LNA and microRNA technologies in future treatments, as well as the establishment of new research models within schizophrenia.

Creator and teacher

2002-2006 Københavns Universitet & Uddannelsesministeriet

Creator and teacher for the projects "Naturlig Vis" and "Science Con Sensus" targeting primary and secondary schools to increase young people's interest in science.

Education

PhD in medicine

2006-2009 Københavns Universitet & H. Lundbeck A/S

Identification and evaluation of new potential drug targets for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Master of Science, Biochemistry

2001-2006 University of Copenhagen & NeuroSearch A/S

With electives in e.g. molecular biology, neurobiology and science communication.

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