About the Department Our research is translational and aims to generate new knowledge that can be used in the prevention and treatment of various diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and cancer.
Innovation and collaboration We have a strong tradition of collaboration with the clinical sector and the industry. We are always seeking new opportunities for collaborations and for initiating innovative research projects.
GRANTS Andreas Mæchel Fritzen receives DFF-grant to explore his best idea Associate Professor Andreas Mæchel Fritzen receives more than DKK 6 million for exploring some of his best ideas.
COVID-19 Claus investigates COVID-19's long-term effects Associate Professor Claus Desler leads the POINT project, which investigates the long-term health consequences of COVID-19. The goal is to develop innovative strategies for preventing and managing non-communicable diseases that arise as complications in the time after recovering from infectious diseases like COVID-19.
GRANTS 30 million DKK for three researchers from the Department of Biomedical Sciences Three researchers from the department has received five-year grants from the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Research Leader Programme. The grants are all for 10 million DKK.