BRIC/Finsen spinout Adcendo Aps moves forward towards clinical trials Closing a Series A extension financing of 31 million euro will allow BRIC/Finsen spinout Adcendo ApS to conduct broad phase 1 testing of their uPARAP ADC, starting by the end of 2024.
Hormone predicts ability to maintain weight loss The appetite hormone neurotensin released by the intestine upon eating may predict our ability to maintain weight loss, new study from the University of Copenhagen concludes.
New malaria study is good news for pregnant women Each year, 13 million pregnant women get malaria, and as drug resistance increases, the disease is hard to control. A new study provides the WHO with new knowledge on prevention and treatment.
Risk of heart problems makes Danes get flu vaccination More Danes got vaccinated for the seasonal flu if they received a nudging letter from the health authorities, which linked the flu and the risk of subsequent heart problems, study concludes.
Bartender model predicts how drugs affect each person A model based on numerous studies of people with type 2 diabetes can make a new type of prediction: how a certain drug would affect each person at the molecular biological level.
Bartender model predicts how drugs affect each person A model based on numerous studies of people with type 2 diabetes can make a new type of prediction: how a certain drug would affect each person at the molecular biological level.
Resistant bacteria are a global problem. Now researchers may have found the solution A new substance has proven useful for treating staphylococcus infections in people with skin lymphoma. This is good news for the patients, but also for the global threat of antibiotics resistance.
The deadline for the submission to European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences VSI: Nordic POP has been extended until May 31 Good news for those that are planning to submit to European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences VSI: Nordic POP and are running a bit late!. The submission deadline has been moved to May 31, 2023. Hope for a rush of…
Nature’s future pharmacy in peril For thousands of years, people have relied on the healing properties of plants – in some places they are still the only freely available remedies to this day. Half of the drugs approved worldwide in the last four decade…
Nature’s future pharmacy in peril For thousands of years, people have relied on the healing properties of plants – in some places they are still the only freely available remedies to this day. Half of the drugs approved worldwide in the last four decade…
The deadline for the submission to European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences VSI: Nordic POP is near! The submission deadline to European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences VSI: Nordic POP is closing March 31, 2023.
Previously unknown cell mechanism could help counter cancer and aging In a new study, researchers from the University of Copenhagen discovered an unknown mechanism of how cells ‘remember’ their identity when they divide – the cells’ so-called epigenetic memory.
Change in transfer and breeding instruction forms and reviewing the department’s SOPs Please read the information here.
Power shutdown at the Biocenter The power shutdown applies to the entire basement in building 2. It will affect ventilation and other installations in animal facility, including lights (electronic board 2.01.AB). If the shutdown gives rise to…
A more efficient technology for oromucosal drug delivery The project SAFE Patch recently received 1.5 mill DKK from the Innovation Fund Denmark’s InnoExplorer program to explore and develop the new “SAFE Patch” technology and bring it closer to commercialization.
Construction work near the Biocenter - Test piloting performed The piloting will begin on Monday Janurary 30th, and it is expected to last approx. 10 working days. AEM is still in dialogue with the contractor, and should you experience any irregularities, you are very welcome to…
Construction work near the Biocenter - Test piloting As mentioned, the construction work involves driving 32 steel piles into the ground during the month of February. A meeting with the contractor and the Maintenance Department was held yesterday due our concern for the…
Construction work near the Biocenter There is a risk that this type of construction work may be noisy and can sometimes produce low-frequency vibrations. For further details, please see the attached letter from the construction management (in Danish only).…
Niels Behrendt receives the NNF Distinguished Innovator Grant Niels Behrendt, group leader at the Finsen Laboratory, Rigshospitalet/BRIC receives the NNF Distinguished Innovator grant for a project focused on creating test ADC therapeutics.
Gene targeting in cell lines Here we apply apply our expertise in CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing to cell lines. We can now help you generating your new in vitro experimental system by knocking out your gene of interest, or introducing point…
Last chance to register for 12th Uppsala University Pharmaceutical Profiling in Drug Discovery and Development Symposium The registration for the 12th Uppsala University Pharmaceutical Profiling in Drug Discovery and Development Symposium is closing on Dec 21 and there are still places available. To all Nordic POP members, we also want to…
Newsletter from AEM Please read the whole newsletter here. Visit by the AAALAC accreditation panel All project plans are valid for two years after which they must be renewed Information from suppliers of animals Price adjustments from…
Scientists remove yeast cell's sex drive and turn it into a cannabis tracker Researchers at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science have modified a yeast cell to sense the active substances in cannabis and get it to turn red when it does. The result paves the way for more actors to…
Risk and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic The study identified five key themes in the experiences of people living with chronic illnesses during the pandemic: wellbeing, normality, healthcare access, coping resources, and meaningfulness.