grant 2024.02.01 17 million for Danish research in data science Two researchers from SUND each receive a grant for their projects in data science from the Novo Nordisk Foundation's Data Science Investigator Program. The funds will be used for deep learning and machine learning to…
bones 2024.02.01 45,000-year-old bones shed light on modern humans’ arrival to Northwestern Europe Based on bones determined to be from Homo sapiens, modern humans, an international research team discovered that modern humans reached Northwestern Europe earlier than we thought, and in a much colder environment.
Grant 2024.01.26 COVID-19 can be harsh on our organs. Now, a significant grant aims to prevent serious consequences Most of the Danish population has been infected with COVID-19, and several studies indicate that the infection may impact the functioning of our organs. Horizon Europe is now providing 67.6 million DKK to prevent seriou…
Experiments 2024.01.26 10 SUND-researchers receive grants to high-risk projects Research daredevils from Danish universities and hospitals receive the Lundbeck Foundation Experiment grants. Ten researchers from SUND are among the recipients who receive a total of DKK 20 million to implement their…
SUICIDE PREVENTION 2024.01.22 People with suicidal thoughts help each other through tough times In closed online groups, people with suicidal thoughts support each other through tough times. These online communities offer a safe space of like-minded people, beyond the reach of traditional social and mental health…
Innovation 2024.01.18 They took the plunge: “Academia prepares you for entrepreneurship” Research and innovation go hand in hand. So say molecular biologists Ditte Boilesen and Stephanie Holstein-Rønsbo, who have started their own immunotherapy company. The UCPH innovation centre, the Lighthouse, helped the…
Germs and Cancer 2024.01.10 Germs can offset the effect of cancer therapy An infection with the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus tends to worsen the condition for patients with a specific lymphoma type. A Danish research team has identified the cause, providing hope for improved treatment.
DNA 2024.01.10 Discoveries gleaned from human ancient DNA Four research articles in Nature follow the genetic traces and geographical origins of human diseases far back in time. The analyses provide detailed pictures of prehistoric human diversity and migration, while proposin…
dentistry 2023.12.21 Lozenge does not prevent caries, but may help if you already have caries – but there is still a long way to go A PhD project at the University of Copenhagen has studied the effect of a lozenge on caries and other conditions of the oral cavity.
Grant 2023.12.20 Professor Nanna MacAulay awarded Lundbeck Foundation Professorship Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences receives DKK 20 million for brain research focusing on the cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the brain. The aim is to help people who suffer i.a. brain haemorrhages.
Metabolism 2023.12.19 When we get older and overweight, we develop metabolic diseases. Now we know why Obesity and aging increase the risk of diabetes and fatty liver. Scientists have figured out what goes on inside cells and what might help stop these problems.
Research Centre 2023.12.18 New initiative puts Danish vaccine science on the global map The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen and the Novo Nordisk Foundation are joining forces on a new research initiative within vaccines and immunity. The goal is to develop new vaccine…
Grant 2023.12.15 Two SUND researchers each receive new DKK 12M grant in skin research Assistant Professor Terkild Buus and Assistant Professor Stine Rønholt receive the LEO Foundation Dr Abildgaard Fellowship grant.
Epilepsy 2023.12.13 Breakthrough Study Reveals Promising Treatment Approach for Genetic Epilepsy Seizures, motor impairments, and intellectual disabilities severely impact the life of people with a special kind of neurodevelopmental disorder. Now, researchers from University of Copenhagen found a possible new…
Grant 2023.12.04 Research on vaccines against potential future pandemics receives giant grant Horizon Europe awards DKK 60 million to researchers, including those from SUND, who will develop vaccines for potential future pandemics, building on their COVID-19 vaccine expertise.
Research leaders 2023.11.30 Three SUND researchers receive Sapere Aude DFF Starting Grant Three researchers from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences receive the Sapere Aude DFF Starting Grant. They each receive DKK 6 million for their innovative projects.
Grant 2023.11.23 Three SUND researchers receive ERC grants for groundbreaking research The Consolidator Grant is given to three experienced researchers from SUND for projects examining childhood adversities and inequality, tissue development and novel RNA modifications.
Grants 2023.11.15 DKK 24 millions for brain research at SUND The 'Ascending Investigators' grants from the Lundbeck Foundation are awarded to researchers from across the country, including five from SUND. .
Climate 2023.11.13 Rising sea temperatures lead to reduction in polar bears since the last ice age DNA from Greenlandic polar bears shed light on how their numbers have been dramatically influenced by changes in climate over the last several thousand years. Relatively small increases in sea temperature have had big…
INNOVATION 2023.11.09 Innovative UCPH project aims at developing a spinout from launch BioInnovation Institute announces funding for the new UCPH project 'Neurophase' which aims to build a viable company.
The brain 2023.11.09 Previously mysterious part of the brain influences sleep, movement and behaviour The so-called extracellular space in the brain is unknown to most. Now, a new study suggests that the extracellular space may affect our sleep, motor function and behaviour.