Department of Biomedical Sciences

2026

Researchers receive Novo Nordisk Foundation Challenge Grant to screen for appetite-regulating targets in stem cell models

A research project based at the Department of Biomedical Sciences receives a grant of 75 million DKK over 6 years from the Novo Nordisk Foundation

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After weight loss, exercise improves cardiovascular health more than weight-loss medication

People with severe obesity who exercise regularly have healthier blood vessels and lower inflammation than those who rely on medication alone, a new study from the University of Copenhagen shows.

Søren Nielsen appointed Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences

As of 1 April 2026, Søren Nielsen is appointed Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMI) in a fixed-term position of four years following an open call. Søren Nielsen joins BMI from a position at…

Pia Rengtved Lundegaard appointed Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences

As of 1 April 2026, Pia Rengtved Lundegaard is permanently appointed as Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMI). Pia has been part of BMI since 2014 and now continues as an independent group…

Novo Nordisk Foundation extends funding of reNEW

The Novo Nordisk Foundation have announced that funding will extend to the end of 2031 to enable reNEW to continue to deliver on its mission.

Intestinal structure drives cell maturation

New collaborative study from the Jensen Group and Professor Matthias P. Lütolf’s Group published in Cell Stem Cell, reveals that tissue architecture can actively instruct how cells develop and function.

Steffen Henning Raun appointed Group Leader at the Department of Biomedical Sciences

As of 1 January, Steffen Henning Raun is affiliated with the Department of Biomedical Sciences as an independent group leader, based on an Emerging Investigator Grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Fabian Finger appointed Assistant Professor at Department of Biomedical Sciences

As of 1 January, Assistant Professor, Fabian Finger is a part of Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMI) as an Assistant Professor. Fabian was previously affiliated with Novo Nordisk Center for Basic Metabolic Research…