News about Health

Open access simulator could reduce the use of experimental animals in teaching

Understanding how neurons communicate through changes in membrane potential is a central part of teaching neuroscience and demonstrating these events has traditionally relied on experimental animals such as the…

Sunzenauer J et al. Sci Rep 16: 10034, 2026

Team OF-CANCER/ OF-BIOMARKER paper published

D'Alessio F et al. Vaccine 79: 128505, 2026

Team BIVAC paper published

New ‘Tomatoponics’ project aims to bring back flavour to hydroponic tomatoes

A new interdisciplinary research grant has been awarded to Professor Tom Gilbert and colleagues from Aalborg, Aarhus and Copenhagen University to run an ambitious new project aimed at transforming the flavour of…

Fibroblasts: Organizers of the intestinal immune system

Intestinal immune responses must be carefully balanced, as disruptions can lead to conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease. A new study sheds light on how immune cells are organized in the human intestine.

Kulaya NB et al. Malar J 25: 138, 2026

Team DRUGS/ TANZANIA paper published

New publication on avian influenza risk in Danish dairy herds

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have published a new study in Research in Veterinary Science.

Strengthening collaboration with PEP partners in India

The PEP partnership aims to strengthen the capacity of educational institutions’ capacity to train nurses and other health professionals. In total, the PEP-UCPH team visited three PEP partners: the Public Health…

Bird Flu Risk to Danish Cattle – New Tool Can Warn Farmers Before Infection Spreads

Bird flu can infect both cows and humans. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have developed a tool that can predict where and when the risk of infection is highest.

Past intensive whaling threatens the future of bowhead whales

Commercial whaling has left the bowhead whale vulnerable for many generations to come.

AI was supposed to ease doctors’ workload – instead they spend hours correcting errors

AI‑powered clinical documentation was meant to streamline work at Danish hospitals. But in practice, doctors are spending valuable hours correcting mistakes, training algorithms, and handling administrative tasks that…

Mujollari J et al. Blood 147 : 1229-1236, 2026

Team OF-BIOMARKER/ OF-CANCER/ BIOENGINEERING paper published

Climate change, extreme heat and health: From evidence to action

In December 2025, the School of Global Health and Copenhagen Center for Disaster Research brought together people to explore the impact of extreme heat on health in the context of climate change.

Gregor Schäfer: Migration, education, and the future of the global health workforce

Meet Gregor Schäfer, a postdoctoral fellow at the Global Health Section, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen.

Staphylococcus aureus Augments Epithelial Skin Barrier Damage Through T Cell Activation in Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma

Researchers from the LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center (SIC) have made new insights into how Staphylococcus aureus augments skin barrier damage in Cutaneous T cell lymphoma

University of Copenhagen launches major knowledge hub for women in menopause

Many women lack knowledge about menopause, which has long been an under‑prioritized topic. A new knowledge hub from the University of Copenhagen aim to help women gain an overview and understand this phase of life.

University of Copenhagen launches major knowledge hub for women in menopause

Many women lack knowledge about menopause, which has long been an under‑prioritized topic. A new knowledge hub from the University of Copenhagen aim to help women gain an overview and understand this phase of life.

University of Copenhagen launches major knowledge hub for women in menopause

Many women lack knowledge about menopause, which has long been an under‑prioritized topic. A new knowledge hub from the University of Copenhagen aim to help women gain an overview and understand this phase of life.

University of Copenhagen launches major knowledge hub for women in menopause

Many women lack knowledge about menopause, which has long been an under‑prioritized topic. A new knowledge hub from the University of Copenhagen aim to help women gain an overview and understand this phase of life.

Children with poor oral health more often develop cardiovascular disease as adults

Cavities and severe gum disease in childhood are linked to a significantly higher incidence of heart attack, stroke and coronary artery disease in adulthood, according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen.

Fat can be harder to lose the more we weigh – new research suggests why

A team of scientists at the University of Copenhagen have identified a new receptor that stops fat tissue from burning energy.

New annual report highlights progress in strengthening health professions education in India and Kenya

The annual report 2025 marks the first year of a new five-year project phase funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, with a focus on mutual capacity strengthening between partner institutions in Denmark, India and Kenya.…

Student job

We are looking for a Copenhagen-based student with an interest in educational research and international collaboration to join the University of Copenhagen team working on the Partnership for Education of Health…

Introducing Victor C. Yin

Meet one of ISBUC’s newest group leaders: Victor C. Yin in the Department of Pharmacy.