Department of Biomedical Sciences

2025

Two research projects on the effects of yoyo dieting and oral infections receive large Novo Nordisk Foundation Challenge Grants

Two research projects from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, led by respectively Professors Thomas Jespersen from Department of Biomedical Sciences and Professor Torben Hansen from Novo Nordisk Foundation…

From early humanity to treating today’s metabolic diseases

Two researchers from SUND, Associate Professor Frido Welker and Assistant Professor Lærke Smidt Gasbjerg, have received Sapere Aude grants of more than 6 mill DKK each.

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.

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.

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.