Department of Biomedical Sciences

2024

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.

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:…

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…

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.

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…

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

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

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

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…

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…