News from the department
Brain research
25.01.2021
DKK 35 million for new type of research in neuro diseases
Professor Martin Røssel Larsen has received DKK 35 million from the Lundbeck Foundation to cultivate and research mini-brains.
Cancer
14.01.2021
Why does breast cancer often spread in obese women?
Every year, approx. 5,000 Danish women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Obesity makes the cancer cells more aggressive, so they spread to other parts of the body. This is the focus of Rasmus Siersbæk’s research and he hopes to be able to find better treatment methods for this disease.
Small revolutions
15.10.2020
Researcher uses mini-brains for disease research
Professor Martin Røssel Larsen researches brain diseases. In order to better understand them, he makes mini-brains from stem cells in his laboratory.
Cannabis
24.03.2020
New study: Cannabis helps fight resistant bacteria
Bacteria are increasingly becoming resistant to antibiotics. By combining antibiotics with the cannabis compound, cannabidiol, researchers have found a way to enhance the antibiotic effect.
New research
10.03.2020
SDU intensifies its research in artificial skin
Researchers want to develop and 3D print skin for humans. The Novo Nordisk Foundation provides DKK 15 million for a new research project.
09.03.2020
Closing in on liver fibrosis: Detailing the fibrosis process at unprecedented resolution
Today, there is no effective way to treat liver fibrosis. In a new study, researchers from the University of Southern Denmark, SDU, present a new technology to investigate the cellular processes as they change during fibrosis development. Key findings are being validated in studies of human patients, paving the way for possible novel diagnostics and treatments.
Grants
23.01.2020
Phantom genes keep diabetes at bay
Until now, the purpose of a ‘phantom gene’ was largely unknown. New research suggests that it helps to ensure a healthy metabolism and could be involved in the development of lifestyle diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D).
News from the faculty
Research Grants
14.05.2025
The Region of Southern Denmark's research grants are now open for applications
Are you interested in applying for research funding? The Region of Southern Denmark has just opened applications for four of its research grant programs.
SUND
01.05.2025
New head of the Department of Forensic Medicine at SDU
Simon Kjær Hermansen has been appointed acting head of the Department of Forensic Medicine at the Faculty of Health Sciences as of 1 May 2025. He succeeds Peter Mygind Leth, who is stepping down from the position but will continue working full time as chief forensic pathologist for about a year.
Conference
30.04.2025
Join TAL2025 – The conference on teaching and active learning
How do we create the best conditions for student learning – and what role does AI play in that development? These are some of the key questions addressed at TAL2025 – Teaching for Active Learning, taking place on 6 November 2025 at SDU in Odense.
SUND at the Festival of Research
29.04.2025
The Festival of Research 2025 was a great success!
On 26 April, SDU in Odense marked the Festival of Research 2025 by inviting the public to explore our research activities. The Faculty of Health Sciences (SUND) was prominently represented with 19 different events.
SUND at The Festival of Research
23.04.2025
Find the SUND researchers here
This Saturday at the Festival of Research in Odense, you can meet researchers from SUND in no fewer than 19 different activities. Find out who you can meet – and where to find them.
SUND at The Festival of Research
23.04.2025
Festival of Research in Odense: All the practical information
It all kicks off this Saturday. Here you'll find answers to questions you might not even have thought of yet – about parking, entrances, food, tickets and more.
SUND
10.04.2025
SUND introduces new central procurement function
The Faculty is centralising its procurement activities in a dedicated unit. The goal is to enhance the quality and efficiency of purchasing, while releasing time and resources for core tasks like research and teaching.
SUND
09.04.2025
Join the seminar on AI, citizen science and health technology
How can artificial intelligence and citizen involvement help shape the health technology of the future? That’s the theme of an inspiring seminar taking place at SDU in Odense on 13 May.
SUND
03.04.2025
Your employee portal on SDUnet – overview, news and tools all in one place
Get practical answers, stay updated on strategy and discover new opportunities. Your employee portal brings everything together in one place – across SDU, the Faculty of Health Sciences and your department.
SUND
02.04.2025
Talented colleagues from SUND will be sharing their research at the Festival of Research
Once again this year, SUND will be strongly represented at the Festival of Research at SDU in Odense on 26 April.
News from SDU
Sustainable
09.05.2025
Train to Stockholm – a step towards more sustainable work-related trips
Six employees from SDU chose rails over boarding zones and baggage carousels when travelling to a professional event in Sweden – and discovered a climate-friendly travel option with no stress and room for contemplation.
EPICUR
09.05.2025
EPICUR Seed Funding Scheme 2025 – new opportunities for SDU researchers
The EPICUR Seed Funding Scheme is a joint, coordinated effort between EPICUR partner universities established to support research collaborations across the alliance.
A new phase
09.05.2025
The transformation of the study administration at SDU - what happens now?
The work to transform SDU's study administration has now entered a new phase.
EPICUR
08.05.2025
EPICUR Forum 2025 at SDU
Do you want to help develop research and learning initiatives with a focus on sustainable transformation – and at the same time strengthen SDU's European collaboration?
05.05.2025
Exclusive and Free Concert at SDU Odense
Come and experience choral music in the foyer (Atrium Courtyard) of the University Library of Southern Denmark in Odense, when the vocal ensemble Musica Ficta performs on Thursday, May 8 at 5 PM.
01.05.2025
Do you know a student who deserves an award?
Now you can nominate a student for one of SDU’s two new Annual Celebration Awards.
01.05.2025
SDU’s own translation tool is ready for use
The University of Southern Denmark is now making it possible to use artificial intelligence (AI) to translate internal news items and other brief texts. What is special about the AI-based translation tool is that it contains an SDU term list, so that the names of the University’s centres, departments and the like are translated correctly.
MedTech Odense
30.04.2025
MedTech Odense identifies pioneering project and opens for first calls
MedTech Odense is ready to distribute funds to researchers and clinicians. The funds are awarded to research and innovation projects with the potential to create the patient treatments of the future with new health technology.
EPICUR
29.04.2025
EPICUR opens the doors to European learning communities for SDU students and lecturers
– and provides easy access to academic development in an international environment.
28.04.2025
Technical Services will be absent on several dates in May
Service and Logistics will be "out of office" on May 9, and the entire Technical Services team will be absent on May 20–21. Therefore, there will be changes in the daily operations of Service and Logistics.