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Global Health Researcher Spotlight: Maansi Parpiani

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

Half of million Danes have it – now, reseachers are chasing risk genes

Researchers have discovered new migraine genes which contain new and more accurate information about the condition of the individual patient. This may lead to more targeted treatment.

Miriam Kolko Professor in Translational Eye Research

From first of November, Miriam Kolko has been employed as Professor in Translational Eye Research at ILF, where she focuses her research on personalised glaucoma care, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and quality of…

Helleberg BB et al. Lancet Infect Dis 23: e505, 2023

Team PATHOGENESIS paper published

Our new professor in Medicinal Chemistry

Last Friday, Anders Bach was inaugurated as professor at Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, a ceremony that was celebrated with a reception in Atrium afterwards.

Professor Ben Boyd named AAPS Fellow

Professor Ben Boyd was recently named AAPS Fellow, an honorary title in AAPS, American Society of Pharmaceutical Scientists. Ben Boyd received the recognition formally October 22 at the PharmSci 360 event.

Targeting communication in disasters

Targeting communication for different groups of citizens based on their individual needs and capacities allow for efficient disaster risk management.

COPE is on Linkedin!

We're excited to announce that COPE is now on LinkedIn!

The blind use of AI in healthcare can lead to invisible discrimination

Artificial intelligence can help healthcare systems under pressure allocate limited resources, but also lead to more unequal access. This is demonstrated by a research collaboration between the University of Copenhagen,…

Great news for runners: Improve performance while easing up on sprints

10-20-30 interval training is an effective way to improve running performance and overall health. A new study from the University of Copenhagen demonstrates that this kind of training is just as effective for improving…

Your phone gives your mind what it likes the most: endless possibilities for novelty

It is not vast amounts of online information that makes it difficult for you to stay focused. It is rather the easily accessible possibilities for novelty and action built into digital technology that your mind cannot…

The first picture of a protein with sugars

For the first time researchers snap a picture of a protein with sugars attached. This has great potential and could advance our comprehension of the microbiome and the development of new sugar-based therapeutics.

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…

NEEDS Conference 2023

The NEEDS conference aims to explore the status quo and to foster new approaches to disaster research and management.

Person-centred care at a nephrology department

A project on person-centred care at a nephrology ward has led to the development of a conversation tool to support clinical encounters

Premature infants can have cow's milk as a supplement to mothers own milk

When infants are born too early, the mother often does not have enough of her own milk. But such infants urgently need the right nourishment. Two novel studies show that cow colostrum can be used as a supplement instead…

Seminar on Automated Genotyping

Seminar Details: Date: Thursday, October 26 Time 12:45-14:00 (start 13:00) Location: Dam Auditorium, Panum, Blegdamsvej 3b, 2200 Copenhagen N Speakers: Daniel Gercke, Inside Account Specialist - Europe David…

Link between seasons and eating habits

The number of hours of light exposure we experience affects how we eat and how we burn energy. This may help us understand the link between seasons and metabolism.

Pandemic fatigue makes us disregard health-protective behavior

Psychologists have mapped the phenomenon of 'pandemic fatigue'. The researchers conclude that over time, pandemics exhaust people to a degree that makes us less likely to follow government recommendations.

Improving Openness in Animal Research in Denmark

About this event For more information and registration, please go to the event web page. Date and time Wed, 8 Nov 2023 12:00 - 16:00 CET Location The Adolf Hannover Auditorium Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences…

Special issue on Sustainable Pharmacy in Eur J Pharm Sci – the call for papers is now open until October 2023

One of Nordic POP main priorities of focus in the past years was sustainable pharmaceutical research. together with AI and data riven pharmaceutical research, it was a main topic of 2021 Annual Meeting held by Uppsala…

PUBLICATION SPOTLIGHT – How a “good” leukemia turns “bad” and how we can turn it “good” again

By Anna S Wilhelmson, Senior Scientist, Porse Group How would you summarise your study in one sentence? Through a successful collaboration between the Porse lab here at the Finsen Laboratory and BRIC and the Grebien lab…

Raghavan SS et al. Structure 31: 1174-1183.e4, 2023

Team DISCOVERY paper published

Hjort L et al. J Endocr Soc 7: bvad120, 2023

Team TANZANIA paper published