Gudrun Boysen facts for kids

Gudrun Margrethe Boysen was born on April 5, 1939, in Lille Utterslev, Denmark. She is a Danish medical doctor and a scientist. Dr. Boysen is known for her important research about strokes. She studies what causes strokes and how they affect people.

Her Important Work

Dr. Boysen works at Bispebjerg Hospital in Copenhagen, Denmark. She is part of the Neurology Department there. This department focuses on the brain and nervous system. Her research helps us understand strokes better. A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is stopped. This can cause brain cells to be damaged. Dr. Boysen's work helps doctors learn how to prevent and treat strokes.

Awards and Family

In 1994, Gudrun Boysen received a special award called the Tagea Brandt Rejselegat. This award is given to Danish women who have done great things in science, art, or literature. It helps them travel and continue their important work. Dr. Boysen is married to Troels Johan Dahler Kardel. They have two children, Maria, who was born in 1972, and Sakina, who was born in 1974.