News from Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

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…

Grant

2023.10.17

DFF supports 18 innovative clinical research ideas from SUND

SUND researchers receive a share of nearly DKK 200 million from the Danish Free Research Fund for research ideas in areas that will strengthen patient-oriented research

eating habits

2023.10.16

Link between seasons and eating habits

The number of hours of light exposure we experience affects how we eat and how we burn energy. This may help us understand the link between seasons and metabolism.

Grant

2023.10.12

Nine SUND researchers receive portion of giant grant for psychiatric research

The Independent Research Fund Denmark is allocating 100 million Danish kroner to support excellent research ideas aimed at improving the conditions within psychiatry.

Prize

2023.10.05

Professor Tor Biering-Sørensen is awarded with the Erhoff Foundation's Talent Prize for his research in heart diseases

Tor Biering-Sørensen is awarded the Erhoff Foundation's Talent Prize 2023, which is given to exceptionally talented researchers under 40 years of age. He receives the prize for his work on the prevention of heart…

The brain

2023.10.05

Researchers find a cause of Parkinson’s disease

A significant breakthrough sheds light on the underlying mechanisms of Parkinson's disease, offering the potential for innovative treatments in the future.

Grant

2023.10.04

DKK 25 million to development of databases supporting medical research

Two researchers from SUND have collectively received over DKK 25 million from the Novo Nordisk Foundation to develop data systems that enhance medical research.

Award

2023.09.29

Professor Juleen Zierath is awarded the Erhoff Prize 2023

The board of the Erhoff Family Foundation cite Juleen Zierath’s extraordinary publishing record, strong leadership, and commitment to fundamental biomedical research in their justification for awarding her the award and…

Obesity

2023.09.29

Why are we in the middle of an obesity epidemic? Here is a possible explanation

Since 2010, the number of people with obesity in Denmark has doubled, while other countries have seen an even greater increase. But what started this, and what is driving it? Professor Emeritus Thorkild I. A. Sørensen…

Bacteria

2023.09.27

Researchers: "We should not think of the antibiotic resistance crisis as something in the future. It is already here"

Antibiotic resistance is a serious health crisis that is getting far too little attention. In 2019, five million deaths were associated with antibiotic resistance. The solution is both simple and surprisingly difficult…