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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…

New Gene-Editing Tool Could Revolutionize Genetic Disease Treatment

Scientists at Novo Nordisk Foundation Centre for Protein Research in Copenhagen publish major study in Molecular Cell, shedding new light on mechanisms of CRISPR-associated transposons.

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.

Now we know why successful treatment does not affect specific cancer cells

The cells of a rare, deadly cancer are resistant to immunotherapy. Now researchers may have found the cause, paving the way for a new type of treatment.

Pharmacy students celebrated last exams with their fiery tradition

This Monday, PharmaSchool’s students said goodbye to their bachelor's program with their unique tradition: the burning of their lab coats.

Pharmacy students celebrated last exams with their fiery tradition

This Monday, PharmaSchool’s students said goodbye to their bachelor's program with their unique tradition: the burning of their lab coats.

Claus investigates COVID-19's long-term effects

Associate Professor Claus Desler leads the POINT project, which investigates the long-term health consequences of COVID-19. The goal is to develop innovative strategies for preventing and managing non-communicable…

Urban planning at the heart of increasingly severe East African flood impacts in a warming world

COPE Director Emmanuel Raju and Global Health Student Nick Baumgart are co-authors of the report titled "Urban planning at the heart of increasingly severe East African flood impacts in a warming world", that first…

Marina Carmona Fajardo

Cand. scient. (Immunology and Inflammation), Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

500 million DKK to research in resilient crops and ecosystems

New research project harnesses environmental DNA to understand how we can transform future cropping systems and to develop resilient crops in the face of climate change. The project is led by UCPH Professor Eske…

500 million DKK to research in resilient crops and ecosystems

New research project harnesses environmental DNA to understand how we can transform future cropping systems and to develop resilient crops in the face of climate change. The project is led by UCPH Professor Eske…

Y-ENGAGE Team Initiates Data Analysis at In-Person Meeting in Dar es Salaam

The Y-ENGAGE team held a productive in-person meeting at the end of April 2024 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Exploring the role of root microbiome in plant domestication

In a new research project funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, Assistant Professor Jazmín Ramos Madrigal will dive into the pivotal role of the root microbiome in plant adaptation and evolution during domestication to…

Exploring the role of root microbiome in plant domestication

In a new research project funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, Assistant Professor Jazmín Ramos Madrigal will dive into the pivotal role of the root microbiome in plant adaptation and evolution during domestication to…

Interview with Kristoffer Langkjær Albris

COPE interviews Kristoffer Albris, Associate Professor at Anthropology and SODAS, University of Copenhagen, Head of Studies for M.Sc. in Social Data Science. What do you do at COPE and how does your anthropological…

Our new professor of radiopharmaceutical chemistry

We celebrated the inauguration of Professor Matthias Herth as our new professor of radiopharmaceutical chemistry on May 31.

Unravelling Water Scarcity and Pathogen Transmission: PhD Research Stay in Bangladesh

Sara Almeida is a PhD fellow at COPE and her research is part of the DANIDA funded WatScarce project, a multidisciplinary project studying the influence of water scarcity on pathogen transmission in low-income urban…

Best poster presentation - Sarah Nissen

Post doc Sarah Nissen wins poster presentation prize at the European conference Atrial Signals in The Nederlands

Gaja Kobal

Cand. scient. (immunology and inflammation), Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

New parenting programme to help children in families with complex psychosocial problems

With a grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, researchers from the Department of Psychology will test a new intervention in families with multiple psychological and social challenges.

New research centre on complex health issues

Professor Naja Hulvej Rod will be heading a new research centre focussing on complex health issues. The Copenhagen Health Complexity Center has been made possible by a six-year grant of DKK 30 million from TrygFonden.

Williams BG et al. Nat Commun 15: 4857, 2024

Team EPITOPE paper published

Now we know why successful treatment does not affect specific cancer cells

BRIC researchers reveal how glioblastoma cancer cells change appearance to avoid immunotherapy