News about Health

10 SUND-researchers receive grants to high-risk projects

Research daredevils from Danish universities and hospitals receive the Lundbeck Foundation Experiment grants. Ten researchers from SUND are among the recipients who receive a total of DKK 20 million to implement their…

COVID-19 can be harsh on our organs. Now, a significant grant aims to prevent serious consequences

Most of the Danish population has been infected with COVID-19, and several studies indicate that the infection may impact the functioning of our organs. Horizon Europe is now providing 67.6 million DKK to prevent seriou…

COVID-19 can be harsh on our organs. Now, a significant grant aims to prevent serious consequences

Most of the Danish population has been infected with COVID-19, and several studies indicate that the infection may impact the functioning of our organs. Horizon Europe is now providing 67.6 million DKK to prevent seriou…

EU to support psychedelic therapy for patients with progressive incurable disease

A new research project is investigating whether the psychedelic drug psilocybin can be used for the psychological treatment of people with incurable illness. Now the EU will support the project with €6.5 million.

Queen Saidi

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

Best poster presentation

PhD student Simon Haugaard wins best poster presentation at the Danish Cardiovascular Academys conference.

Physical exercise boosts motor learning – and remembering what one has learned

Violinists, surgeons and gamers can benefit from physical exercise both before and after practicing their new skills. The same holds true for anyone seeking to improve their fine motor skills. This is demonstrated by ne…

Uncovering natures lessons in plant-root microbiome co-evolution

Associate Professor Christopher Barnes has secured a Villum Young Investigator grant for his ambitious research project aimed at unravelling the mysteries of the co-evolution between plants and their root microbiomes. A…

People with suicidal thoughts help each other through tough times

In closed online groups, people with suicidal thoughts support each other through tough times. These online communities offer a safe space of like-minded people, beyond the reach of traditional social and mental health…

Sai Raghavan

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

Physical exercise boosts motor learning – and remembering what one has learned

Violinists, surgeons and gamers can benefit from physical exercise both before and after practicing their new skills. The same holds true for anyone seeking to improve their fine motor skills. This is demonstrated by ne…

Pioneering project to capture life in the stomach

A new two-year research project aims to explore the evolution of Helicobacter bacteria spanning 2 million years and a diverse array of host species. The study will investigate the important correlation between…

Follow-up on the renovation of Unit 10.4

You can read the entire announcement here.

Frederica Partey visits CMP

Frederica visits CMP

InPharma & Nordic POP joint Drug Transport & Enabling Formulations Symposium 2024 takes place in June

Drug Transport & Enabling Formulations Symposium 2024 is jointly organized by InPharma & Nordic POP will take place on June 11th/12th, 2024 at the University of Southern Denmark, Odense Denmark. An international…

Joint meeting of pharmaceutical sciences, NMR spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry with synthetic and medicinal chemistry

It is our pleasure to announce Chemical Solutions for Biological Challenges - a joint meeting of pharmaceutical sciences, NMR spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry with synthetic and medicinal chemistry to take place in…

Breakthrough: Weight loss drug from highly toxic plant can now be produced in yeast

A traditional Chinese medicinal plant has huge potential as a weight loss drug. However, due to the plant’s notorious toxicity, no one has yet succeeded in exploiting it effectively. Researchers from the University of…

Breakthrough: Weight loss drug from highly toxic plant can now be produced in yeast

A traditional Chinese medicinal plant has huge potential as a weight loss drug. However, due to the plant’s notorious toxicity, no one has yet succeeded in exploiting it effectively. Researchers from the University of…

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…

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.

Louise Wellmann Thomsen joins CMP

Louise joins the DRUGS team

AI can spot suicidal tendencies among young people

An increasing number of young people are attempting suicide. While old methods of assessing risk factors have limited effect, artificial intelligence can help spot the most important warning signs. This is according to …

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.

Jacob Lind: Everyday lives of migrants in vulnerable situations

The School of Global Health's Global Health Research Spotlight series focuses on global health researchers from the University of Copenhagen.