2026

2026.11.04

Thomas Daubjerg Madsen appointed Assistant Professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences

As of 1 September 2026, Thomas Daubjerg Madsen is appointed Assistant Professor and group leader at the Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMI) in a position of four years following funding from the Novo Nordisk…

GRANT

2026.07.10

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

Physical activity

2026.07.08

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.

Appointment

2026.03.19

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…

Appointment

2026.03.18

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…

Grant

2026.02.24

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.

Science

2026.02.20

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.

Appointment

2026.01.19

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.

Appointment

2026.01.14

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…

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Gut hormone research and nanomedicine earn honorary doctorates

Charlotte Mehlin Sørensen appointed Professor

Three BMI Early Career Collaboration Grants awarded

Independent Research Fund Denmark awards funding to 20 SUND research projects

reNEW Copenhagen welcomes Principal Investigator Max Friesen

Two New SUND Projects Explore AI in Education from Different Perspectives

Lykke Sylow appointed Professor

Thomas Daubjerg Madsen appointed Assistant Professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences

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

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

Søren Nielsen appointed Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences

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

Novo Nordisk Foundation extends funding of reNEW

Intestinal structure drives cell maturation

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

Fabian Finger appointed Assistant Professor at Department of Biomedical Sciences