News about Cancer

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

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

“Working in a small company where I get insights into everything is fantastic”

Sofie Liljewall is an industrial PhD Student at SOLID Therapeutics and CBMR. Sofie has a Master’s degree in molecular biotechnology engineering and did her Master's thesis in the Schwartz Group at CBMR.

Elena Vidal-Calvo

Ph.D., Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

New BRIC group leader seeks a multi-expertise approach in research

Associate professor Julien Duxin is new group leader at BRIC. On June 10, 2024, Duxin-group from Center for Protein is moving to BRIC.

Caroline Bang Løppke

Ph.D., Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

N. Meltem Daysal and co-author's new working paper featured on the NBER website.

Do Medical Treatments Work for Work: Evidence from Breast Cancer Patients

Research project will develop intelligent robot that can screen for bowel cancer

A new and innovative research project will study whether robots can be used to perform colonoscopies to ensure faster and less painful screening of patients. The research project is funded by the EU.

BRIC is hiring one or two new group leaders

BRIC is hiring two new group leaders to establish and lead a new research group.

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.

Key Role of Epigenetic Information in Stem Cell Function unveiled

Researchers revealed the importance of the transmission of epigenetic information through cell division for embryonic stem cells functionality. This has broad implications for aging, cancer, and regenerative medicine.

Medication in lower doses can save the healthcare system billions of DKK

The effect of cancer drugs can often be preserved even when the labeled dose is significantly reduced. This can be used to spare cancer patients from side effects, free up staffing resources, and save the Danish…

Denmark funds BRIC cancer research projects

From left: Fena Ochs, Jesper Andersen, Niels Behrendt Thanks to the generous donations made during the 2023 Knæk Cancer show last month, run by Danish Cancer Society and TV2, BRIC researchers Fena Ochs, Niels Behrend…

We can save lives and millions with less nitrate in drinking water

Denmark could save lives and more than $300 million a year by reducing the amount of nitrate in its drinking water. This, according to calculations by researchers from the University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University and…

Mapping the evolution of the human genome – A Portrait of New Group Leader Fran Supek

Fran Supek, new Group Leader and Professor at the Biotech Research & Innovation Centre (BRIC) in Copenhagen aims to achieve a deeper understanding of the processes behind cancer mutations. He will do so by combining…

Turning the Right Cell-Switch to unlock the Cure for Cancer

All cells have thousands of switches on their surface, so-called ‘receptors'. Turning the right ones allows us to develop smart and more effective cures against cancer.

Oldest known molecule surprises researchers. It could lead to new important treatments

Researchers have previously believed that the ribosome, one of the body's most crucial molecular machines, was merely a helper when creating new cells. However, recent research reveals that the ribosome has far greater…

Oldest known molecule surprises researchers. It could lead to new important treatments

Researchers have previously believed that the ribosome, one of the body's most crucial molecular machines, was merely a helper when creating new cells. However, recent research reveals that the ribosome has far greater…

Akila Ravikumar

Cand. scient. (biotechnology), Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen

Mysterious hormone makes insulin work better

It makes animals want to eat less and is found in levels 100 times greater in pregnant women. A new study from the University of Copenhagen also reports that it makes insulin work better in rodents. While its role in ou…

New understanding of the body’s cells: Synchronise like pendulum clocks

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered that old grandfather clocks and human cells have a central thing in common: They move in synchronisation. This strengthens the performance of our cells and…

New understanding of the body’s cells: Synchronise like pendulum clocks

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered that old grandfather clocks and human cells have a central thing in common: They move in synchronisation. This strengthens the performance of our cells and…

Stefanie Harsch: Improving cancer literacy in Kenya

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Ann Skafte

Cand. scient. (human biology), Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

Hidden mechanism connects cancer and diabetes

Insulin resistance is usually associated with type 2 diabetes. Now researchers have found it in cancer patients and learned that it can cause cancer to spread faster.