INFRASTRUCTURES 2025.10.02 New Centre for Core Facilities Strengthens Research Infrastructures Several major core facilities at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences have merged into a new centre, aiming to strengthen collaboration, streamline resources, and improve access to advanced technologies and…
PROTEOMICS 2025.10.02 New method enables researchers to investigate the cause of heart diseases Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have developed a groundbreaking method that allows for the analysis of thousands of proteins in heart tissue.
colorectal cancer 2025.09.30 Cancer patients experience fewer complications with help from artificial intelligence Patients who have undergone surgery for colorectal cancer experience fewer serious complications and fewer readmissions when an AI tool supports treatment decisions.
Funding 2025.09.25 New investment brings proteomics technology and -education closer to researchers Proteomics Research Infrastructure (PRI) at University of Copenhagen has just received 90 mill DKK from the Novo Nordisk Foundation to continue and develop the facility and its services.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 2025.09.18 New AI Model Can Predict Diseases 20 Years Ahead By developing a new AI model, researchers prove able to forecast diseases decades before they occur, according to a new study involving scientists from the University of Copenhagen. The research holds particular promise…
Exercise 2025.09.17 Exercising in nature is superior to exercising in the city or at the gym Exercising in green surroundings improves mood, reduces stress levels, and improves heart rate compared to exercising in the city or indoors. This is shown by new research from the University of Copenhagen. The study…
Research 2025.09.15 CBMR scientists discover protective genes that keep some people with obesity healthy CBMR scientists have discovered why two people with the same BMI can have completely different health outcomes, with some developing diabetes and heart disease while others staying healthy.
Bacteria 2025.09.12 Stored for 130 years: Bottles reveal evidence of Danish butter production and hygiene practices of the past Two forgotten bottles in a basement in Frederiksberg containing bacterial cultures from the 1890s have provided researchers at the University of Copenhagen with unique insight into Denmark's butter production history.…
2025.09.12 15 BRIDGE fellows ready to tackle clinical challenges from asthma to breast cancer Over the next two years, the 2025 BRIDGE fellows will engage in projects that combine excellent research with clinical insights to advance translational medicine and benefit patients.
public health 2025.09.08 Children from homes with fewer resources have an increased risk of asthma Children from less-advantaged socio-economic circumstances have a significantly increased risk of developing asthma. Smoking during pregnancy and breastfeeding are two of the major contributing factors to these…
2025.09.01 Ultra-processed foods harm men’s health Muesli bars, toast bread, and protein drinks. Delicious and convenient solutions for a busy everyday life. But also foods that men may benefit from avoiding if they want to improve their fertility and overall health.
Partnership 2025.08.29 New collaborations between hospitals and universities will help solve serious health challenges The University of Copenhagen is strongly represented in six newly appointed Clinical Academic Groups, where researchers from hospitals and universities learn from each other and develop new ideas together. This means…
Greenland 2025.08.21 Sled Dog DNA Reveals Hidden Chapter in Greenland’s History The Inuit arrived in Greenland several hundred years earlier than previously believed. This is revealed by a genetic mapping of sled dogs, conducted by researchers from University of Copenhagen.
Climate change 2025.08.14 Arctic Reindeer Face Drastic Decline By the year 2100, reindeer populations in parts of the Arctic could decline by up to 80 percent. This is the alarming conclusion of a new international study led by researchers from the University of Copenhagen and the…
Grants 2025.08.08 Interaction between cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes and chronic hepatitis B virus infection Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection can lead to cirrhosis and cancer of the liver, and new knowledge suggests that chronic virus infections can promote arteriosclerosis, insulin resistance and increased mortality due to…
SUND Basic Research 2025.08.07 The brain continues to flush out waste products far into old age Every day the brain produces around half a litre of fluid, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which protects the brain from injuries and is responsible for nutrient delivery and waste product removal from the brain cells.
ISOTOPES 2025.08.07 Chemical detective work could be the solution to stolen and repackaged medicine Medicines have a unique chemical fingerprint. Researchers say this knowledge can be used to trace counterfeit or stolen medicine.
Microbiome 2025.08.01 Microbiome breakthrough: Gut bacterium may hold key to future treatments for widespread chronic diseases An international research team led by scientists from the University of Copenhagen has discovered a common gut bacterium that lowers body weight and blood sugar while increasing bone density. The finding could pave the…
ANCIENT DNA 2025.07.09 Large-scale DNA study maps 37,000 years of disease history A new study maps infectious diseases across millennia and offers new insight into how human-animal interactions permanently transformed our health landscape.
Cancer 2025.07.09 Research in the development of blood stem cells receives international recognition Professor Ana Cvejic was recently elected as member of EMBO, European Molecular Biology Organization, in recognition of her outstanding achievements and research excellence.
grants 2025.06.27 Two research projects on the effects of yoyo dieting and oral infections receive large Novo Nordisk Foundation Challenge Grants Two research projects from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, led by respectively Professors Thomas Jespersen from Department of Biomedical Sciences and Professor Torben Hansen from Novo Nordisk Foundation…