News

Appointment

2025.04.28

Matthew Paul Gillum appointed Associate Professor

As of 1 April 2025, Matthew Paul Gillum has taken the next step in his career at the Department of Biomedical Sciences as Associate Professor.

appointment

2025.04.08

Lærke Gasbjerg and Anniek Lubberding Appointed Tenure-Track Assistant Professors

As of 1 March, Lærke Smidt Gasbjerg and Anniek Frederike Lubberding have taken the next step in their careers at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, transitioning into tenure-track assistant professor roles.

Medicine

2025.01.31

Paracetamol’s mystery unfolded as researchers identify blood vessel metabolism

A study in rats discovers a new way paracetamol is metabolized in the body, providing crucial insights to safer use of the drug in hospital.

AGING

2024.11.13

Claus welcomes the Latvian Minister of Health

Recently, Desler Group had the honor of receiving a visit from the Latvian Minister of Health, Dr. Hosam Abu Meri. The visit was part of an inspiration tour in Denmark to learn more about our healthcare system.

GRANTS

2024.08.28

Lisa Gottlieb Becomes a Branco Weiss Fellow

Lisa, BRIDGE and Danish Cardiovascular Academy fellow and postdoc in the Jespersen Group, has received DKK 4.6 million from the Branco Weiss Fellowship – Society in Science for her project "Crosstalk in the Whole Heart:…

GUT HEALTH

2024.08.07

Benjamin Seeks to Improve Gut Health with Bacterial Lysate

Associate Professor Benjamin A.H. Jensen’s research is centered on the gut and bacteria, which could be key to treating a wide range of diseases. His work with bacteria may also pave the way for more climate-friendly…

GRANTS

2024.06.25

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

2024.06.18

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…

GRANTS

2024.06.11

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.

NEW HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

2024.06.11

New Head of Department at the Department of Biomedical Sciences

On September 1st, Birgitte Holst will take up the position as the new Head of Department here at the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Birgitte comes from a position as Scientific Director at the Novo Nordisk…

NEW ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

2024.04.25

Trisha Grevengoed appointed Associate Professor

As of March 1st, Trisha Grevengoed has been appointed associate professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Trisha has been employed as an assistant professor at the department since January 2022, where she…

NEW APPOINTMENT

2024.04.24

Signe Mathiasen Appointed Tenure Track Assistant Professor

As of March 1st, Signe Mathiasen has taken the next step in her career at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, transitioning from an assistant professor to a tenure track assistant professor. She has also been leading…

Grant

2024.01.26

COVID-19 can be harsh on our organs. Now, a significant grant aims to prevent serious consequences

Most of the Danish population has been infected with COVID-19, and several studies indicate that the infection may impact the functioning of our organs. Horizon Europe is now providing 67.6 million DKK to prevent seriou…

GRANTS

2023.11.28

Julien Ochala receives Ascending Investigator grant from the Lundbeck Foundation

We are happy to announce that Associate Professor Julien Ochala has been awarded a research grant from the Lundbeck Foundation's Ascending Investigator program worth DKK 4.95 mio. This grant is a testament to the…

AWARDS

2023.10.03

Professor Tor Biering-Sørensen has been awarded the Erhoff Foundation Talent Prize 2023

The Erhoff Foundation Talent Prize is presented to an exceptionally talented researcher under the age of 40 who has made extensive and original scientific contributions to their biomedical research field.

NEW ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

2023.09.20

Claus Desler Madsen Joins the Department of Biomedical Sciences

On January 1st, Claus Desler Madsen will become a part of the department in a four-year position as an associate professor. Claus is a molecular biologist and is transitioning from his role at ICMM, where he has been a…

Research symposium

2023.09.13

BMI Clinical Endocrinology Network Symposium - 23. november 2023

Are you working with endocrinology research? The Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMI), University of Copenhagen are inviting potential research collaborators from the clinical sector for this networking symposium.

GRANTS

2023.06.06

Lærke Gasbjerg and Signe Mathiasen awarded NNF Emerging Investigator grants

The Novo Nordisk Foundation's Research Leader Programme has awarded grants to two of our emerging researchers. The grants will help enabling Lærke and Signe in establishing their own research groups and delve into areas…

NEW STUDY

2023.04.19

Patients with cancer respond poorly to the hormone insulin

Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Lykke Sylow, has published a new meta-study showing that cancer patients are at increased risk of metabolic dysfunction.

NEW ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

2023.04.18

Andreas Mæchel Fritzen is appointed associate professor

As of April 1., Andreas Mæchel Fritzen is appointed associate professor at Department of Biomedical Sciences. Andreas is moving from a position as assistant professor at the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports.

NEW ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

2023.03.09

Henriette Elisabeth Autzen is appointed associate professor at Department of Biomedical Sciences

As of 1 May, Henriette Elisabeth Autzen is appointed associate professor at Department of Biomedical Sciences. Henriette is moving from the Department of Biology where she has been an associate professor since February…

New associate professor

2023.01.09

Benjamin Anderschou Holbech Jensen becomes associate professor

As of 1 February, Benjamin Anderschou Holbech Jensen is appointed associate professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Benjamin has been assistant professor since June 2021.

grant

2022.12.07

“It may be a common notion that researchers are a bit dusty, but that is not the case”

“There are many inspiring people doing research, and if you have the slightest bit of curiosity, you should try it.” These encouraging words were spoken by Mette Rosenkilde, who was recently awarded with the European…

Grant

2022.11.24

Two BMI profiles receive millions in grants from the Inge Lehmann programme

Trisha Jean Grevengoed and Lærke Smidt Gasbjerg are each awarded more than DKK 2.8 million from Denmark's Independent Research Foundation.

Talent

2022.11.17

The year's best Master's theses are written by BMI students

The Medical Society in Copenhagen has just announced the three winners of the award for best Master's theses, where two BMI students won first and third place.

RESEARCH

2022.09.14

“Extremely satisfying” as researchers find new hope for heart patients

There is currently no cure for the heart condition ARVC, which usually affects young individuals. A new study from the University of Copenhagen presents a surprising new treatment strategy.

AWARD

2022.09.01

Lærke Smidt Gasbjerg receives the Young Researcher Award from the Bagger-Sørensen Foundation

Postdoc Lærke Smidt Gasbjerg has received the Young Researcher Award from the Bagger-Sørensen Foundation for her research in whether gut hormones can be used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

New assistant professor

2022.07.12

Jonas Salling Quist has been appointed assistant professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences

Jonas Salling Quist becomes assistant professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Jonas research addresses prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity with a focus on nutrition, physical activity,…

Professor

2022.07.07

Niels-Henrik von Holstein-Rathlou returns to the department on 1 August

After seven years as Senior Vice President in the Novo Nordisk Foundation, Professor and former Head of Department Niels-Henrik von Holstein-Rathlou returns to the Department of Biomedical Sciences on 1 August 2022.

HONOUR

2022.06.22

Lykke Sylow receives the Anders Jahre Award for young researchers

Associate Professor Lykke Sylow from the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen receives the prestigious Anders Jahre Award for young researchers for her impressive research results.

diabetes

2022.06.14

Cancer increases the risk of developing diabetes

Cancer patients are at a greater risk for developing diabetes, according to a new study by the Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, and the University of Copenhagen. The study also concludes that cancer…

Research

2022.05.25

Men with obesity can double their sperm count

Men with obesity can double their sperm count if they lose weight and maintain the weight loss. This is the conclusion in a new study by researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Hvidovre Hospital.

Grant

2022.04.06

Lærke Smidt Gasbjerg receives grant to research individual diabetes treatment

Post.doc and Ph.D. at the Department of Biomedical Sciences Lærke Smidt Gasbjerg receives grant of DKK 600,000 from the Danish Diabetes Association to ensure more individualised diabetes treatment.

PAIN RELIEF

2022.03.28

Can a poisonous sea snail replace morphine?

A sea snail living in the Pacific Ocean off the Philippines may be able to help scientists develop an alternative to addictive painkillers like morphine, a new study from the University of Copenhagen concludes.

Grant

2022.02.04

Young researchers awarded grant for cardiovascular research

The Danish Cardiovascular Academy is ready with the first out of five scholarship grants. Two research talents from BMI among the 20 best projects that have received funding from the newly established academy.

New research project

2022.01.17

Can weight loss before pregnancy prevent childhood overweight?

Can you reduce childhood overweight if the mother achieves a healthy weight before and during pregnancy? This is the subject of a new research project at the SDCC in collaboration with Department of Biomedical Sciences.