News from the Faculty of Health Sciences
Research
02.05.2024
Launch of the Translational Cancer Hub
The Translational Cancer Hub (TCH) in Odense, is a unique initiative that aims to significantly advance and bridge clinical and basic cancer research.
The HEALTH-building
01.05.2024
Film Shoot at the Faculty of Health Sciences on the 6th of May
Film Shoot at the Faculty of Health Sciences on the 6th of May
Research
26.04.2024
Sustainability takes centre stage in new joint exhibition between two universities
This week, a new exhibition sees the light of day. It's called Healthy Future and focuses on health research at the intersection of climate, sustainability and health.
News about names
26.04.2024
New professor aims to enhance understanding of financial incentives and cross-sector collaboration in healthcare
Søren Rud Kristensen has been appointed Professor of Health Economics at the Danish Centre for Health Economics (DaCHE), Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark.
Research
25.04.2024
University of Southern Denmark launches new knowledge centre for diversity and inclusion at sea
Employees in the Danish fleet should not be subjected to bullying, harassment, and assaults. Research in a new centre aims to ensure a good working environment.
Festival of Research
24.04.2024
The Festival of Research 2024 was a great success!
April 20th was a day focused on research at SDU in Odense, where the university opened its doors to 4000 guests for the Festival of Research 2024. The Faculty of Health Sciences was well represented with a total of 18 activities.
news
19.04.2024
University of Southern Denmark Launches New Psychology Programme in Esbjerg
It is now official: University of Southern Denmark (SDU) will introduce a new psychology programme at its Esbjerg campus starting in the summer of 2025. Preparations are already underway to accommodate 75 students for next year's intake. This initiative stems from a solid partnership between Education Esbjerg and SDU, with significant backing from the Esbjerg Municipality, local foundations, and the business sector.
research
11.04.2024
Prestigious ERC Grant awarded to Tina Kold Jensen for research on eliminating PFAS from the body
Tina Kold Jensen of the Department of Public Health has been awarded an ERC Advanced Grant to explore whether a drug could be the key to helping individuals exposed to high levels of PFAS to rid their bodies of these harmful chemicals, and to examine their impact on liver function.
Department of Regional Health Research
10.04.2024
Professor and Research Director Kim Houlind has been appointed the new head of the Department of Regional Health Research at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU).
Starting 1 May, Professor Houlind will become the Head of the Department of Regional Health Research. This follows more than seven years of service as the Chief Surgeon at Kolding Hospital's Department of Vascular Surgery, whilst also fulfilling roles as a Professor and Coordinating Research Director.
news about names
10.04.2024
Professor of health economics with a focus on general practice
Line Bjørnskov Pedersen has been appointed professor of health economics at the Danish Centre for Health Economics (DaCHE), Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark. She is also employed at the Research Unit of General Practice in Odense and Esbjerg.
Education Strategy
05.04.2024
Kickoff event initiates the development of education strategy
On 18 April, The Faculty of Health Sciences commences the development of a new education strategy with a kickoff event. The day will feature presentations and discussions, encouraging all attendees to offer ideas and insights.
news about names
05.04.2024
Professor of Medical Physics at SDU and OUH
Faisal Mahmood is 48 years old and graduated as a biophysicist from the University of Copenhagen in 2002. He is appointed Professor of Medical Physics at the Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark and the Department of Oncology at Odense University Hospital.
News
04.04.2024
Significant Progress in Applications for the Professional Master's Programme in Clinical Nursing at SDU
Applications for the Professional Master’s Programme in Clinical Nursing at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) have increased by 45%. This surge is primarily due to an innovative partnership agreement with several hospitals.
New names
03.04.2024
Mark A. Ainsworth has been appointed head of the PhD School at the Faculty of Health Sciences
Professor Mark A. Ainsworth, PhD, D.M.Sc., has been appointed head of the PhD School at the Faculty of Health Sciences at SDU as of 1 March 2024.
Education
22.03.2024
Status on Quota 2 Applications: A Slight Decline at HEALTH, Yet Our Position Remains Strong
Friday, 15 March, was the last deadline for applying to our bachelor's programmes via quota 2. At HEALTH, we are experiencing a minor decrease, but we still stand strong.
new names
21.03.2024
Experienced Chief Consultant from the Hearing Clinic becomes professor of audiology at SDU
Noise and hearing loss, along with the correct use of hearing aids, are in focus when Jesper Hvass Schmidt conducts research for the benefit of musicians specifically and the general population at large.
The HEALTH-building
19.03.2024
Updating Signage in the HEALTH Building
Technical Service is installing signage on glass doors to office corridors and laboratories in the new faculty building.
research
19.03.2024
New insights into aggressive breast cancer and potential treatment options
Patients with triple-negative breast cancer may find encouragement in recently published research from Professor Vijay Tiwari from the Department of Molecular Medicine.
New Names
15.03.2024
New Head of SUND Research Support
On 1 March, Anne Kathrine Overgaard assumed the position as head of SUND Research Support, the research support unit of the Faculty of Health Sciences at University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
The New HEALTH Building
14.03.2024
Moving boxes from the relocation to the new HEALTH building must be returned by 12 April.
Approximately 5,000 moving boxes loaned by Møbeltransport DK for the move to the new HEALTH building have not been returned. They must be returned by 12 April at the latest.
New names
08.03.2024
SDU Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Vejle Hospital
Senior Consultant, PhD Claus Varnum, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Vejle Hospital, has been appointed Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Department of Regional Health Research, SDU.
Gender identity
08.03.2024
What does it mean to be transgender?
The number of annual referrals of transgender individuals seeking hormone therapy continues to rise. Associate Professor Dorte Glintborg from the Research Unit for Endocrinology and the Center for Gender Identity leads a project investigating the short- and long-term effects of hormone therapy in transgender individuals. We asked her to shed light on transgender identity.
Research
07.03.2024
SDU researchers contribute to detecting domestic violence
Health professionals play a crucial role in prevention of violence, and this year, national guidelines are being developed for detection and early interventions against domestic violence. Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) have reviewed the international scientific literature within this field and are now releasing two major reports that summarise the most effective methods for detection of and interventions against domestic violence.
New names
04.03.2024
Professor of Nursing in Psychiatry in Region Zealand
Nurse, cand.cur. and Ph.D. As of 1 April, Lene Lauge Berring has been appointed professor of clinical nursing at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), associate professor at University College Absalon and chief nurse and head of the research unit in Psychiatry in Region Zealand.
New names
27.02.2024
Helle Hvilsted Nielsen appointed new professor of neurology with a focus on sclerosis
In the newly established clinical professorship at the Department of Clinical Research, SDU, Helle Hvilsted Nielsen will strengthen research into neuroinflammatory diseases, in which the immune system is involved in the development of disease in the brain, with a particular focus on multiple sclerosis.
New names
23.02.2024
Statistics professor of screening programmes
Sisse Helle Njor has been appointed professor of population-based cancer screening programmes at the Department of Regional Health Research, SDU and at Lillebaelt Hospital.
New names
21.02.2024
Malene Grubbe Hildebrandt becomes clinical professor of Nuclear Medicine
Consultant Malene Grubbe Hildebrandt, PhD, has been appointed professor at the Department of Clinical Research at the University of Southern Denmark and the Department of Nuclear Medicine, OUH, as of 1 January.
New names
19.02.2024
Stig Borbjerg Laursen appointed clinical professor in Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Attending physician, PhD, Stig Borbjerg Laursen has been appointed clinical professor of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy from 1 February 2024 in a joint position with the Department of Clinical Research, the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and the Department of Medical Gastrointestinal Diseases S, Odense University Hospital (OUH).
New names
09.02.2024
Professor Pernille Tanggaard Andersen has been appointed new Head of Campus at SDU Esbjerg
- I am looking forward to continuing our collaboration both internally across SDU Esbjerg and externally with the business community, UC Syd, as well as Esbjerg and Grindsted Hospitals, among other local stakeholders. SDU Esbjerg is well-positioned with several new study programmes, and I believe there are ample opportunities for even closer collaboration with the surrounding community.
Clinicial Trial Unit
08.02.2024
Can we assist you with your next clinical research project?
The Clinical Trial Unit is open for more collaborations in connection with clinical trials and registry-based studies.
New names
08.02.2024
Dagmar Beier appointed as new professor of neurology with a focus on headache disorders
In the newly established clinical professorship at the Department of Clinical Research at SDU, Dagmar Beier will strengthen research into brain diseases.
New names
05.02.2024
New professor to strengthen research in child and adolescent health
Trine Flensborg-Madsen takes up the position as Professor of Child and Adolescent Health at the National Institute of Public Health (SIF), University of Southern Denmark, on 1 February 2024.
Academic Council
17.01.2024
Latest news from the Academic Council at SUND
Reorganization at the faculty, teaching evaluations, and merit criteria for associate professors and assistant professors. These were among the topics discussed at the last meeting of the Academic Council at SUND. You can find the minutes from the meeting here.
Research
11.01.2024
Promising Results in Cancer Treatment with Immunotherapy and Danish Technology
A combination of immunotherapy and a newly developed Danish technology is demonstrating promising outcomes for patients with particularly severe breast cancer. This treatment also holds promise for other types of cancer.
Education
15.12.2023
Drilling in the courtyard at New HEALTH
On Saturday, December 16, a hole will be drilled in the concrete deck in the courtyard between building 28a and New HEALTH – the courtyard opposite the two auditoriums U300 and U301.
Uddannelse
14.12.2023
New Education in Odense Aims to Address Healthcare Challenges
Starting next year, it will be possible to pursue a master’s degree in public health science at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Odense. The program aims to educate graduates focused on preventing and alleviating diseases, with a special emphasis on implementation, evaluation, and digitalization.
Grant
07.12.2023
Pioneering project on pain and posttraumatic stress symptoms following sexual assault initiated
Researchers from the Department of Psychology, in collaboration with Odense University Hospital and Lillebaelt Hospital, have received a grant of two million Danish kroner from the the Council of the Danish Victims Fund to conduct an ambitious three-year research project.
Grant
30.11.2023
Understanding the Development of Resistance to Cancer Medication
Cancer cells gradually acquire resistance to medication over time, with the immune system playing a crucial role in this process. Aida Solhøj Hansen, from the Department of Molecular Medicine, seeks to explore a specific mechanism contributing to this phenomenon through a Sapere Aude grant.
Grant
30.11.2023
Chemicals in Our Environment Impact Children's Health Through Breastfeeding
Amalie Timmermann from the National Institute of Public Health aims to explore the interplay between environmental chemicals and breastfeeding. She has received a Sapere Aude grant of just over six million Danish kroner for this project.
Event
29.11.2023
Theme day to pave the way for more collaboration on innovation across SDU
HEALTH INNOVATION DAY 2024: Unfolding the vision!
Grant
29.11.2023
Artificial Pain-Sensing Cells Aim to Aid Cancer Patients
Skin pain is a common side effect that significantly affects patients' quality of life, persisting for years after chemotherapy. Tore B. Stage, supported by a Sapere Aude grant, seeks to elucidate the mechanisms behind these side effects, including the involvement of pain-sensing cells.
News about names
07.11.2023
Doctoral thesis shows the way to more valid medical research
Professor and chief physician Janus Christian Jakobsen has defended his doctoral dissertation, which contains practical guidance on how to increase the quality of clinical research through the systematic use of certain methods.
News about names
07.11.2023
Charlotta Pisinger is Denmark's only professor of tobacco and nicotine prevention
For several years, Charlotta Pisinger has had a close and very fruitful collaboration with tobacco researchers at the National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark. She is therefore employed in the professorship that will strengthen and formalize this collaboration.
Equality at the Faculty of Health Sciences
31.10.2023
The Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics aims to be the best at equality and diversity
The department's local equality committee focuses on treating everyone with respect.
Academic Council
23.10.2023
Latest news from the Academic Council at SUND
Study administration at SDU, KOP23 and future budget as well as merit criteria for associate professors and adjuncts. These were among the points discussed at the last meeting of the Academic Council at SUND. You can find the minutes from the meeting here.
SDU elections 2023
12.10.2023
Elections at SDU are approaching again
On November 22-23, 2023, we are heading to the electronic ballot boxes. Here you can read about what you can vote for - and where you can stand for election.
Research Week
11.10.2023
Top international researchers speak at Research Week
Come and experience three excellent keynote speakers in week 44 at OUH: Ulrich Dirnagl, Hans van Delden and Maunank Shah.
Grant
11.10.2023
Novo Nordisk Foundation grant PET/MRI scanner to University of Southern Denmark
Researchers from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at University of Southern Denmark (SDU) have received a grant of DKK 17 million from the Novo Nordisk Foundation to acquire a new simultaneous preclinical PET/MRI scanner once they have moved into the new faculty buildings connecting SDU to Odense University Hospital.
Research Week
27.09.2023
When Body Ideals Become Unhealthy
In today's society, body ideals are a complex and influential topic that significantly impact our lives and well-being. While having healthy goals for physical well-being can be motivating and beneficial, unfortunately, it can also lead to unhealthy and harmful behavior when body ideals become distorted and unattainable. On November 2nd, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, you can learn more about this topic as part of Research Week.
News about names
27.09.2023
Professor Siciliani is joining the Danish Centre for Health Economics (DaCHE) at University of Southern Denmark
Luigi Siciliani is a Professor of Health Economics at the Department of Economics and Related Studies at the University of York, where he directs the MSc in Health Economics. He is currently an Editor of the Journal of Health Economics.
SDU Moves
13.09.2023
Registration is open: Join Movement Day 2023
Take a few hours out of your workday for fun and physical activity with your colleagues. Sign up for Movement Day on Thursday, October 12th.
Research Week
13.09.2023
The Future is Now - AI, Robots, and Technological Development in Clinical Practice
The event is part of Research Week at the Clinical Institute and Odense University Hospital.
Research Week
13.09.2023
Patients and Their Relatives - Key Collaborators in Research
The event is part of Research Week at the Clinical Institute and Odense University Hospital.
Administration at SUND
12.09.2023
Reorganization of administrative tasks at SUND
To enhance organizational resilience within financial and HR tasks, the dean at SUND, in consultation with the department heads, has chosen to consolidate these job functions into two new areas within the faculty, each with its own academic area leader.
Education
07.08.2023
New Master’s programmes for working professionals in Nursing on the West Coast
Esbjerg Hospital, the University Hospital of Southern Denmark, and SDU are collaborating to offer nurses the opportunity to enhance their clinical skills through a Master’s programmes for working professionals program.
Research Pools
25.05.2023
Apply for funding from The Region of Southern Denmark's Research Pools
You can now apply for funding from The Region of Southern Denmark's Research Pools. The application deadline is August 28th at 12:00 PM.
Administration at the Faculty of Health Sciences
23.05.2023
Strategic effort to strengthen the administration at the Faculty of Health Sciences
The work of strengthening the administration across the faculty continues. Going forward, this responsibility will be assumed by the faculty and SDU Digital, led by Senior Consultant Jørgen Ejler Pedersen.
Meet our researchers
01.05.2023
Meet our researchers: Maria Peleli-Pedersen
Maria Peleli-Pedersen is an assistant professor at the Department of Molecular Medicine. With a grant of 10 million kroner from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, she is working on a research project on fatty liver and a certain molecule which seems to play a central role in the development of the disease.
Budget 2023
25.04.2023
After the cost-saving measures: Update from The Faculty of Health Sciences
Following the announcement from the rectorate regarding the economic situation at SDU, we hereby provide a statement on the situation at The Faculty of Health Sciences (SUND).
Farewell symposium
24.04.2023
Invitation to Kim Brøsen's farewell symposium
We celebrate Professor Kim Brøsen's career with a public symposium after more than 40 years as a clinical pharmacologist and more than 20 years as editor-in-chief of the journal Basic and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology.
SDU Moves
04.04.2023
Count steps with your colleagues
From April 24th to May 7th, all SDU employees can participate in Dansk Firmaidræt's Count Steps campaign. Participation is free.
News about names
24.03.2023
Marie Curie grant for research into identity changes in people adapting to a life with pain
Canadian pain researcher Peter Stilwell receives prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship to be held at University of Southern Denmark.
Budget 2023
23.03.2023
News from the Faculty: Adjustments at SUND
Following the announcement from the rectorate regarding the economic situation at SDU, we hereby provide a statement on the situation at The Faculty of Health Sciences (SUND).
SDU Moves
21.02.2023
Stand up at your next meeting
Spring is almost here, and hopefully the weather will soon be suitable for arranging more outdoor walk n’ talks. In the meantime, you might consider another meeting format with many of the same health benefits - namely, the standing meeting.
Head of Department Meetings
01.02.2023
Latest news from the faculty management
The management of The Faculty of Health Sciences meets monthly and discusses topics of common interest for the faculty. Here you get an insight into what the group has discussed.
Finance
01.02.2023
The Controlled Slowdown, KOP-23, at SDU and at SUND
Financial imbalance at SDU and SUND
Finance
01.02.2023
The Controlled Slowdown, KOP-23, at SDU and at SUND
Financial imbalance at SDU and SUND
Finance
01.02.2023
The Controlled Slowdown, KOP-23, at SDU and at SUND
Financial imbalance at SDU and SUND
Participate in research project
27.01.2023
Research project seeks participants among employees at SDU
The research project "Intelligent Training - Implementation in Daily Life" is seeking participants for a 2 hour workshop at Campusvej in Odense.
Research
26.01.2023
Research in gene regulatory mechanisms crucial to brain development granted Chair award by Danish National Research Foundation
Vijay Tiwari, MSc Phd., newly appointed Professor of neurobiology at the Department of Molecular Medicine has received a DNRF Chair grant to work on revealing gene regulatory mechanisms crucial to the development of cerebral cortex and its disruption in neurodevelopmental disorders.
New Names
22.12.2022
Vijay Tiwari is appointed full professor of neurobiology at University of Southern Denmark
Vijay Tiwari, PhD and dr.med is appointed full professor of neurobiology at the Department of Molecular Medicine at SDU as of 1 January 2023.
New Names
22.12.2022
Vijay Tiwari is appointed full professor of neurobiology at University of Southern Denmark
Vijay Tiwari, PhD and dr.med is appointed full professor of neurobiology at the Department of Molecular Medicine at SDU as of 1 January 2023.
Names
05.08.2022
Tarec El-Galaly new adjunct professor in hematology
Tarec El-Galaly is Consultant and Clinical Professor of Hematology at the Department of Hematology, Aalborg University Hospital (AaU). In 2017, he was awarded the “National Junior Researcher Award for outstanding research contribution before the age of 40” by the Danish Cancer Society
Name news
07.04.2022
Professor of User Perspectives at SDU and OUH
The newly appointed Professor, Astrid Janssens, will focus her research on the partnership between patients, relatives, health care practitioners and researchers in collaborative health research activities. The professorship is a collaboration between the Department of Public Health, SDU and Odense University Hospital, OUH.
Obituary
04.04.2022
Obituary for Professor James W. Vaupel
On Sunday 27 March 2022, Jim Vaupel died following an unexpected and brief illness. Thus, our university and Denmark, indeed the whole world, lost a leading demographer and researcher on ageing.
08.03.2022
Professor of genetic epidemiology at University of Southern Denmark
Qihua Tan MD, MSc (Medical Statistics), PhD, has been appointed as a full professor of genetics epidemiology at Unit of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Biodemography, Institute of Public Health, Faculty of Health Science, University of Southern Denmark.
Administration at the Faculty of Health Sciences
01.01.0001
Take the shortcut to excellent travel reimbursements
Do you also find it a bit cumbersome to create travel reimbursements? Well, help is at hand with a new digital guide that makes it easier to process travel expenses in zExpense.
01.01.0001
SDU-SUND develops education for the digital reality
How should the health science programs at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) be developed to ensure that future healthcare professionals are equipped to participate in continuous digital and technological advancements?
Gender Equality Committee
01.01.0001
Do you have international colleagues? Here's how to help them get off to a good start
At The Faculty of Health Sciences, we have plenty of colleagues from abroad who enrich our workplace both professionally and socially. But how good are we really at welcoming them?
SDU Moves
01.01.0001
Take your colleagues on a discovery journey
Are you curious about what lies behind the doors of the new HEALTH building? Now is your chance to get closer and experience it for yourself. We invite you and your colleagues to an exciting semi-guided tour of the brand-new building.