Glasdam is an associate professor at the Department of Health Sciences, Lund University and teaches at the bachelor, master, and doctoral level, primarily in oncology and qualitative research methods. Glasdam was educated as a nurse in 1987 (Odense, Denmark), master in Nursing Science in 1996 (Aarhus University, Denmark), and PhD in 2003 (Faculty of Art, Copenhagen University, Denmark). Glasdam has worked at university colleges and universities since 2002. His research interests are primarily sociological medicine within the areas: oncology, gerontology, antimicrobial resistance, COVID-19, media, relatives, and professions. Glasdam has extensive experience in interdisciplinary collaborations nationally and internationally. Glasdam has edited and written several textbooks primarily for undergraduate students in health sciences and the pedagogy field. In addition, Glasdam has published several scientific and popular scientific articles. Glasdam is part of several (inter)national research and professional networks related to oncological care, medical sociology, and more.