News from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

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.

prize

2023.11.02

SUND researcher receives prestigious prize for research into the prevention of heart disease

Professor and doctor Tor Biering-Sørensen receives the 2023 Lundbeck Foundation Young Investigator Prize for his research into the prevention of heart disease. The prize is a recognition of his research and scientific…

Pregnancy

2023.11.02

Increased risk of stillbirth following infection with covid-19

A large-scale Nordic study reveals that women infected with covid-19 during pregnancy had increased risk of stillbirth. The risk was highest among women infected with the delta variant.

2023.11.01

Newly appointed Professor set to integrate gut immunology into skin research at SUND

Professor William Agace is moving from the Technical University of Denmark to SUND, where he will be leading a new group focusing on gut immunology and immune regulations.

MIGRAINE

2023.11.01

Half of million Danes have it – now, researchers are chasing risk genes

Researchers have discovered new migraine genes which contain new and more accurate information about the condition of the individual patient. This may lead to more targeted treatment.

Proteins

2023.10.24

The first picture of a protein with sugars

For the first time researchers snap a picture of a protein with sugars attached. This has great potential and could advance our comprehension of the microbiome and the development of new sugar-based therapeutics.

Grants

2023.10.18

Bench-to-bedside research gets a fresh boost at SUND

The BRIDGE postdoctoral programme has been renewed for a further seven years with a grant of DKK 137 million to the University of Copenhagen. Four new classes of fellows will be recruited to join the 66 current and…

Immune system

2023.10.18

Premature infants can have cow's milk as a supplement to mothers own milk

When infants are born too early, the mother often does not have enough of her own milk. But such infants urgently need the right nourishment. Two novel studies show that cow colostrum can be used as a supplement instead…