Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

The University of Copenhagen ranks 39 in the World

Areas such as Dentistry, Veterinary Sciences, Medicine, Public Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences contribute significantly to the overall ranking

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Visit the top of the Maersk Tower, explore the human body at Medical Museion, and learn about medicinal plants at Museum of Natural Medicine

Breakthrough in CRISPR

The technology has great potential within disease control due to its ability to modify our DNA. New research can prevent situations where CRISPR edits the wrong genes.

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Vaccines save millions of lives each year. Watch video about one of the greatest achievements in health sciences.

Maersk Tower at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

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Four SUND researchers receive DKK 11 million from the Inge Lehmann Programme

Four researchers from SUND receive a total of DKK 11 million from the Independent Research Fund Denmark’s Inge Lehmann Programme. The programme aims to strengthen talent development and promote gender equality in Danish research environments.

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Parkinson’s patients have increased risk of cavities and tooth extraction

We typically associate Parkinson’s disease with symptoms such as tremors, impaired balance and muscle stiffness. But with the diagnosis also come various oral health issues, new research reveals.

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Three ERC Starting Grants to SUND researchers

Researchers Lea Haarup Gregersen, Hernan Eduardo Morales Villegas and Victor Moreno Mayar each receives a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC).

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The University of Copenhagen ranks 39 in the World

Explore the Faculty

Breakthrough in CRISPR

VACCINES

Four SUND researchers receive DKK 11 million from the Inge Lehmann Programme

Parkinson’s patients have increased risk of cavities and tooth extraction

Three ERC Starting Grants to SUND researchers

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PhD defence: Lin Hedehus

PhD defence: Signe Elisa Johanne Hansen

PhD defence: Casper Schwartz Riedel

PhD defence: Nille Elise Kepp

PhD defence: Astrid-Helene Ravn Jørgensen

PhD defence: Mia Øgaard Mønsted

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