Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

News from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Easter Island population collapse never happened

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and University of Lausanne debunks the popular theory.

UCPH researchers solve mystery of deadly virus

New study from the University of Copenhagen is the first to map the protein complex that enables the virus to infect our cells, potentially paving the way for an effective vaccine.

Kathleen Stewart-Morgan receives ERC Starting Grant

Associate Professor Kathleen Stewart Morgan receives a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) to study the role of replication in reprogramming.

Jesper Svejstrup receives the Carlsberg Foundation Research Prize 2024

Professor Jesper Svejstrup receives the Carlsberg Foundation Research Prize for his research on how DNA is transcribed and repaired, which is important for understanding cancer and neurological diseases.

Newly discovered gene may influence longevity

It turns out that a particular gene has a great influence on longevity, a new study from the University of Copenhagen concludes. This may pave the way for new treatment.

New center will future-proof education of experts to Danish life science

University of Copenhagen and the University of Southern Denmark are leading a new center that will boost the pharmaceutical sciences education by integrating data science at all levels of education.

New international pioneer centre for medical data research

Aarhus University, the University of Copenhagen and University of Oxford are now joining forces to create a new pioneer centre that will become a significant international partner for data-driven medical research.

Two SUND-researchers receive the Jahre Award for Young Researchers

The annual Anders Jahre Award for Young Researchers is this year awarded to two SUND researchers, with research areas within cardiometabolic diseases, bacteria and proteins.

Cocaine discovery could pave way for treatment for substance abuse

University of Copenhagen have studied and described how cocaine binds to a specific transporter in the brain, producing new knowledge that may bring us a step closer to designing a drug for cocaine abuse.

No association between COVID-19 vaccination or infection during pregnancy and congenital anomalies

Large Nordic registry-based study concludes that neither COVID-19 vaccination nor infection with the virus during the first trimester is associated with increased risk of congenital anomalies.

The plague may have caused the downfall of the Stone Age farmers

Ancient DNA from bones and teeth hints at a role of the plague in Stone Age population collapse. Contrary to previous beliefs, the plague may have diminished Europe's populations long before the major plague outbreaks o…

The GIP hormone

Sister hormone of GLP-1 can lead to better weight-loss drugs

Data from more than 500,000 individuals provide fundamental understanding of how the GIP hormone works.

Researchers identify unknown signalling pathway in the brain responsible for migraine with aura

A previously unknown mechanism by which proteins from the brain are carried to a particular group of sensory nerves causes migraine attacks, a new study shows. This may pave the way for new treatments for migraine and…

Your genes determine your risk of atrial fibrillation

Your genes influence your risk of developing the heart condition atrial fibrillation, a large-scale genetic survey shows. This may prevent cases of atrial fibrillation and lead to better and more precise treatment.

Children born underweight are at increased risk of disease if they develop obesity

Scientists at the University of Copenhagen discover a link between birthweight and the risk of health complications from obesity during childhood. The findings highlight the need for prevention and treatment approaches…

Fertility treatments could get boost from stem cells

An unexpectedly versatile and regenerative stem cell in early embryos may be key to creating new effective fertility treatments, suggests a new study in mice from the University of Copenhagen.

Matthias Mann receive prestigious award for pioneering protein research

The jury recognizes Dr Mann’s pioneering work in the field of proteomics and in particular the significant and groundbreaking technologies for studying proteins in a holistic approach.

DKK 50 million for further development of world-leading mass spectrometry research and new protein studies

Professor Jesper Velgaard Olsen has received the Novo Nordisk Foundation Laureate Research Grant 2024 for proteomics research into single-cell protein signalling pathways using mass spectrometry. The project will pave…

Clinical professor left school to read a book on the immune system

Cancer patients who undergo immune therapy experience a host of adverse effects. One of this year’s KFJ Award winners, Inge Marie Svane, wants to change that.

Patients infected with new virus sparked professor’s interest in virology

Today, Professor Jens Bukh receives the preclinical KFJ Award for his ground-breaking research into i.a. hepatitis C.

Younger researchers receive DFF-grants to explore their best ideas

Assistant Professor Peter C. Petersen and Associate Professor Andreas Mæchel Fritzen each receive more than DKK 6 million for exploring some of their best ideas.