for employees at Department of Clinical Research

How do we support those unable to conceive naturally?

Professor Jens Fedder, with 40 years of research experience in fertility treatments, offers insights into the evolution and history of these treatments, as well as prospects and opportunities.

Inaugural seminar: Professor Kent Søe and Professor Thomas Levin Geiser Andersen - June 4, 2024

”Bone disease – from bed- to bench-side and back again"

Eulogy for Peter Sudhölter

With great sadness we announce that our esteemed colleague Peter Sudhölter passed away on April 2, 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.

Cand.med. Stine Bjørn Gram - April 26, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Clinical and genetic characterisation of palmoplantar keratoderma"

Cand.med. Karin Due Bruun - April 26, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Fibromyalgia and Low Dose Naltrexone. Studies of diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficacy in a specialised pain care setting"

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.

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.

Visit Festival of Reasearch 2024 at SDU in week 16-17

Research Day is the perfect opportunity to show off your university to friends and family and dive into some of the exciting things happening on campus!

CBS recruits new president from SDU

Peter Møllgaard has been appointed as the new President of Copenhagen Business School (CBS). He has served as Dean of the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences at SDU since 1 June 2022.

Cand.scient. Jeanette Linnea Tingstedt - April 19, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Interspecies influenza-specific immune responses elicited through DNA vaccination and infection"

Cand.med. Sanne Grønvall Kjær Hansen - April 19, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Use of core genome MLST for infection prevention and control of Enterococcus faecium at a Danish university hospital"

Kassim Javaid is appointed adjunct professor at the Department of Clinical Research

The British rheumatologist and epidemiologist, Dr. Kassim Javaid, has been appointed as an adjunct professor at the Research Unit OPEN, University of Southern Denmark. As a specialist in fracture epidemiology, life course epidemiology, and rare bone diseases, Dr. Javaid is professor at University of Oxford

Cand.med. Gabor Istvan Liposits - April 12, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Quality of life, prognostic and predictive factors in vulnerable older patients with metastatic colorectal cancer receiving palliative chemotherapy – The randomized NORDIC9-study "

Cand.scient. Annette Rønholt Larsen - May 3, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Advanced Genetic Investigations of Unexplained Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia in Children with Atypical Pancreatic Histology or NI-PHHS"

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SDU Research Academy – What is it and what does it do?

Assistant professors and recently appointed associate professors at the University of Southern Denmark will most likely be able to join the SDU Research Academy programme from the autumn of 2024, a pilot programme which aims to implement the support for SDU researchers more naturally in their everyday work, and it has got off to a good start.

Have you used a supercomputer today?

Supercomputers are ready to boost your research both here at SDU and at a number of other Danish universities. But what difference can supercomputers make? This was the focus when the Danish e-infrastructure Consortium (DeiC) visited SDU.

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.

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.

Updating Signage in the HEALTH Building

Technical Service is installing signage on glass doors to office corridors and laboratories in the new faculty building.

Meet our researchers: Bjarke Viberg

Bjarke Viberg is a professor at the Department of Clinical Research and serves as Denmark's only professor of orthopedic surgical traumatology. His focus is on the treatment of fractures in arms and legs. He is dedicated to providing the best treatment for the approximately 100,000 Danes who break their arms or legs each year.

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.

More applicants to SDU’s programmes via quota 2

The figures for this year’s applications to higher education programmes via quota 2 have been published. At the University of Southern Denmark, a positive increase can be seen for the second year in a row.

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)

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.

SDU IT is changing service management solution

Monday, March 18 2024, SDU IT will launch Freshservice

Abolition of Store Bededag as a public holiday (updated)

In connection with the collective bargaining negotiations in the state sector, it has been agreed that compensation for the removal of Store Bededag as a public holiday will be included in the special holiday allowance

Cand.med. Sandra Dröse - April 8, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Hepatitis C elimination in the Region of Southern Denmark"

Cand.cur. Lotte Abildgren - March 22, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"From simulation-based training of human factor skills to competency in clinical practice - A qualitative investigation of how qualified in-hospital healthcare personnel transfer human factor skills from an in situ simulation-based training course to competency in the complex clinical practice."

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.

New HEALTH officially opened

Spring was in the air and in many of the speeches when New HEALTH – SDU’s new Faculty of Health Sciences – was inaugurated on 1 March 2024.

Call for requests for placement of special vacation days

Call for requests for placement of special vacation days will be taking place in the following weeks.

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.

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.

Office for All - Learn When You Need It!

Are your Microsoft Office skills a bit rusty, or have you never really delved into the possibilities of the tools? Now there is help to be found on SDUnet.dk.

Inaugural seminar clinical professor Jørn Bo Thomsen - April 19, 2024

”Innovative surgery of breast, perforators and lymphatics"

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 service solution hitting a computer near you soon!

SDU IT, are in the process of transitioning to a new service management solution

SDU conducts another phishing campaign

At SDU, we continue to work to increase information security. This is done, among other things, by conducting campaigns with simulated phishing.

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 vision for DIAS has been approved

In a recently approved vision for ’Dias 3.0’, director Sten Rynning describes the route to a DIAS with significant changes, closer ties to SDU and greater visibility regarding the elitist ambition that is inherent in DIAS.

New internationalisation project in the pipeline

An overall strategic effort to recruit the most talented international students is about to be implemented at the University following its approval by the Executive Board.

The greatest names in jazz are hanging out the basement at SDU

At least in the form of unique audio recordings, photos and other exceptional items. The jazz collections at the University Library of Southern Denmark are known worldwide as a true treasure trove of jazz history. We visited in honour of the collection’s contribution to a new, completely sold-out jazz release.

Prevention of theft at Nyt SUND

As one of several initiatives launched to prevent further thefts, initiatives will now be taken to reset and re-deliver keys to employees at Nyt SUND.

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.

Master (other) Saga Steinmann Madsen - March 15, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Neurobiological effects of work-related adjustment disorder"

Cand.med. Mohammad Talal Elhakim - March 11, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Large-scale validation of artificial intelligence for breast cancer detection in Danish mammography screening"

MD Louise Parke - March 7, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Adherence to adrenalin autoinjector prescriptions and immunotherapy in anaphylaxis patients with special focus on venom allergy"

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.

Information about SDU’s warehouse and logistics

Please be aware that Technical Services’ warehouse and logistics department is currently facing staffing challenges.

Community singing at SDU Odense

Come and sing the day in with colleagues and students at SDU. Everyone is welcome!

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.

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.

Art and creativity foster a deeper understanding between patient and physician

A new website showcasing personal stories strives to encourage individuals to openly discuss their experiences and challenges within the healthcare system.

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).

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).

M.Sc. Signe Winther Hasler - March 8, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Investigating geometric distortions in MRI used for radiotherapy: A national study"

Cand.scient.san. Mille Nabsen Marwaa - March 1, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Applications to support cross-sectoral, person-centred and empowering stroke rehabilitation - Development, implementation, test, and evaluation of two co-designed applications"

Professor with a focus on bone diseases and their treatment

Thomas Levin Geiser Andersen has been appointed professor of molecular bone histology and bone pathology at the Department of Clinical Pathology, Odense University Hospital (OUH), the Research Unit of Pathology at the Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), and the Department of Forensic Medicine, Aarhus University (AU).

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.

Cand.med. Marie Lind-Holst - February 23, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Congenital adrenal hyperplasia in Denmark: A nationwide study of neonatal screening, clinical presentation and mental health"

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.

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.

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.

Which centre will be appointed SDU and OUH’s next flagship centre?

Now begins the process of finding the next joint SDU-OUH flagship centre, which will be named at the end of 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.

Cand.scient. Kirstine Øster Andersen - March 8, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Genetic alterations in insulinomas with and without multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1: Understanding tumourigenesis in beta-cells"

Thefts on Nyt SUND

Unfortunately, there have been several thefts at Nyt SUND recently.

Professor of pulmonary medicine at SDU and OUH

Lead Consultant, PhD Jesper Rømhild Davidsen has been appointed clinical professor of respiratory medicine in a combined position between the Department of Clinical Research, the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and the Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Odense University Hospital (OUH).

Abolition of Store Bededag as a public holiday

On February 28, 2023, the Act on the consequences of abolishing Store Bededag as a public holiday (Act no. 214 of 06/03/2023) was passed by a majority vote in the Danish Parliament.

2024 to bring continuous improvement

This year, the work on SDU’s simplification model is to be accelerated. The purpose of the model is to free up time and resources for research and teaching by looking at the workflows of administrative tasks.

SDUx goes live

SDU’s new investment in lifelong learning in collaboration with the business community launches in February with a completely sold-out course on artificial intelligence.

New PET campaign to focus on security in research

How do we best protect Danish research from the serious security, financial and ethical consequences that can arise in international collaborations? A new campaign spotlights this issue.

Patient complaints can strengthen Danish hospitals: new research points to the future of care

Systematic review of complaints opens the door for improved communication, better care and a more patient-centred health service in Denmark.

Cand.scient.san.publ. Ulrik Deding - February 16, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Social inequalities in colorectal cancer screening uptake: comparing colon capsule endoscopy and optical colonoscopy"

Inaugural seminar - Professor Katrine Hass Rubin and Adjunct Professor Kassim Javaid - March 8, 2024

”A research agenda to predict and prevent osteoporotic fractures in Denmark"

Intelligent Exercise

Get off to a strong start in 2024 with easy exercises you can do in the office or in front of your computer.

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.

The deadline for validating 2023 publications in Pure is approaching

Puresupport is in the final stages of validating 2023 publications. Please ensure to review your profile to check for any missing publications

Consultancy from SDU HR, Work Environment & Development becomes free of charge

As from 1 January 2024, managers and units at SDU can request consultancy from SDU HR, Work Environment & Development free of charge. The new framework for consultancy has been introduced to reduce the University’s administration.

Henrik Bindslev continues as Dean of TEK

In the years to come, Henrik Bindslev will continue to serve as the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering (TEK) at the University of Southern Denmark. A unanimous employment committee has reappointed the seasoned force to be reckoned with in management and research, much to the delight of SDU and Henrik Bindslev himself.

Research Project Aims to Enhance Treatment for Individuals with Chronic Eye Diseases

The VELUX FOUNDATIONS has recently granted 11 million Danish kroner to Professor Jakob Grauslund from the University of Southern Denmark. He will lead a national project with the aim of providing enhanced and more precise follow-up for patients with chronic eye diseases.

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.

Inaugural seminar Clinical professor Martin Lindberg-Larsen - February 2, 2024

”Enhancing Patient Pathways Following Hip and Knee Arthroplasty"

Hearing loss increases the risk of dementia

In a major new study from the University of Southern Denmark, researchers have discovered a link between hearing loss and the risk of developing dementia.

The ESDH team is now part of SDU Digital

The ESDH team, with Gitte Brobyskov and Maja Skov, has moved from SDU HR to SDU Digital as of 1st January. As of now, Thomas Friis Gjesing, programme manager for ‘Fremtidens ESDH’, will also be head of the team.

Longer Response Times in the Servicedesk

Due to exam-related tasks

Graphic and language services become free of charge

From 1 January 2024, employees at SDU can order graphic design and printing free of charge. The same applies to linguistic assistance from SDU’s Language Services Unit. The new procedure has been introduced to reduce the administrative work at the University.

SDU has entered into an agreement with Falck on psychological counselling

Effective from 1 January 2024, SDU has entered into an agreement with Falck on psychological counselling for employees at SDU.

OUH and SDU add new layers to their collaboration

With a new joint vision, SDU and OUH will address several of society's major challenges through new knowledge, innovative methods and strong proposals for the technological solutions of the future.

Changed opening hours between Christmas and New Year

All our service desks are closed between Christmas and New Year.

SDU employees are flying significantly less

New data from the University of Southern Denmark shows that compared to the years before the Coronavirus pandemic, employees’ total CO2e emissions from air travel have been significantly reduced. From having emitted 3,645,000 kg CO2e in 2019, the figure in 2023 is currently at 1,303,000 kg CO2e.

Visit from IGAB

At the end of November, the University of Southern Denmark was visited by SDU’s International Gender Advisory Board (IGAB), which over two days provided SDU with constructive recommendations and reflections in relation to the strategic diversity, inclusion and gender equality work that takes place at the University.

Cand.med. Amanda Dandanell Juul - January 26, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Endoscopic diagnosis of peripheral lung lesions - Bronchoscopic techniques and cell free tumor DNA"

Cand.med. Camilla Bøgelund Larsen - January 26, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Autoimmune thyroid disorders: Impact on health and effect of selenium supplementation"

Cand.cur. Christina Egmose Frandsen - January 26, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Advance Care Planning in Chronic Kidney Care"

Cand.med. Chadi Nimeh Abdel-Halim - January 19, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Cervical Lymph Node Metastases in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Focus on patterns, extranodal extension, and diagnostic performance of imaging"

Clinical Genome Center

The Clinical Genome Center (CGC) is a core facility for genomic analysis granted by OUH/SDU. CGC are striving to keep the pace with the development of newest technologies, for the increasing number of users at CGC.

Artificial intelligence helps eye doctors

With the growing need for eye doctors, it becomes clear that employing artificial intelligence for routine tasks is a viable option – and Professor Jakob Grauslund suggests it could be highly successful.

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.

SDU’s Research Support Hub: An easier gateway to overview, funding, and support

A new shared tool at sdunet.dk will make it easier to explore funding opportunities, find relevant colleagues and research support across SDU, and make application processes simpler and more transparent for the researchers, research group leaders, and research support units.

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.

New organisational changes in the name of sustainability

In June 2023, SDU’s Board adopted the University’s new strategy. The new strategy calls for organisational changes regarding the University’s sustainability work.

SDU strengthens the Triangle Region

Tailwind for SDU’s ambitions to build the future’s research and education environment in IT and engineering in the Triangle Region.

Cand.med. Jakob Oxlund - February 2, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Polysomnographic and subjective sleep assessment during sedation with dexmedetomidine or placebo, and the effect of sedation on melatonin concentration in critically ill mechanically ventilated patient"

Cand.med. Pedja Cuk - January 16, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"The use of robot-assisted technology in malignant colon cancer surgery"

Remember to update your travel settings in ZExpense

Are you one of the many employees at SUND who has moved from Winsløvparken to Campus Odense? If so, you may need to update your travel settings in ZExpense.

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.

M.Sc. Serena Lillo - December 18, 2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Optimizing the use of laboratory tests – A study on the applicability and efficacy of different interventions to improve the appropriateness of laboratory test requests in primary care"

Change of SDU UP’s organisational structure as of 1 January 2024

SDU UP (SDU Centre for Teaching and Learning) supports the development of teaching, learning and testing methods, including e-learning and digital exams. SDU UP is currently organisationally anchored at the Faculty of Humanities.

Copilot chat is now available to all employees at SDU

SDU now makes the Copilot chatbot available to all employees at SDU. This is a good opportunity to test AI technology on your own tasks. However, users must be aware of the security limitations and pitfalls.

Cand.cur. Louise Dorner Østergaard - December 15, 2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Patient-reported outcomes in the process of being diagnosed with Prostate cancer"

Cand.scient.san. Lene Lehmkuhl - December 8, 2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"TO:MOVE-ICU To Optimise MObilisation in mechanically VEntilated and conscious patients in Intensive Care Unit. A Participatory Design study"

Cand.scient. Laura Catalini - December 1, 2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Female infertility: endometrium, seminal plasma and the immune system"

Cand.med. Ann-Maria Gramkow - December 1 2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Investigation and application of biomarkers in kidney transplantation: From development to clinical and research relevance"

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.

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.

Theme day to pave the way for more collaboration on innovation across SDU

HEALTH INNOVATION DAY 2024: Unfolding the vision!

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.

Options for transportation of mail, goods, and samples between OUH and SUND

A solution is now in place for the transportation of mail, goods, and samples between the Faculty of Health Sciences (SUND) and Odense University Hospital (OUH) during the upcoming period of dual operation. This solution is especially relevant for employees utilizing the Biomedical Laboratory.

New Deputy Director of Studies at SDU

As of 1 January 2024, Stinne Hørup Hansen will be the new Deputy Director of Studies at SDU. A strong asset and a good starting point for the major changes we are facing in the field of education.

First steps taken towards new Green Lab Network

On Wednesday 4 October, the University of Southern Denmark, Green Lab, Danish Life Science Cluster and Life Science Fyn held the ‘Sustainable Life Science – Laboratories under the Microscope’ conference.

Researcher among the most cited scientists in the world

Clinical Professor Asbjørn Hróbjartsson from Department of Clinical Research is among Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers for the second year in a row.

Respect for different opinions and respectful tone of communication at Danish universities

Announcement from SDU's management.

SDU discontinues activities in Slagelse

Unfortunately, it was not possible to reach an agreement that could have led to Roskilde University taking over SDU Slagelse. Subsequently, SDU has been working on alternative solutions, but without finding a sustainable alternative. SDU has therefore decided to discontinue its activities in West Zealand.

Temperature restriction removed at SDU

This coming winter, temperatures will no longer be restricted to a maximum of 19 degrees at SDU’s locations – but you are still encouraged to think before turning up the thermostat.

Screening foil for rooms in the New SUND is ready

A recognized Danish artist has created a unique art foil for glass doors and walls in New SUND. It is now ready for installation.

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.

Vacation Fund Opens on December 1st for Bookings for the High Season 2024 - Important Information about the Lottery

We hope that you've all had a wonderful holiday throughout the year and are ready to look forward to the high season in 2024. We have exciting news to share with you regarding bookings and a change in our allocation system for holiday homes.

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.

New agreement between foundations and universities will strengthen research

Danish Universities and six private research foundations have reached a consensus on an agreement for a model for the foundations’ coverage of the costs of research projects at the universities.

Cand.med. Melanie Birger Morillon - January 19 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Clinical Outcomes in Gout"

Cand.scient. Line Møller Nanque - November 6 2023 - PhD Oral Defence Sesseion

"Evaluating the effects of polio vaccines on general child health in Guinea-Bissau"

Freedom of expression and respect for diversity

SDU upholds freedom of expression and the right of individuals to use it. In addition to being a fundamental right in a democracy, freedom of expression is also crucial for the functioning of a university. Freedom of expression is inextricably linked to academic freedom and freedom of research.

New smoking policy adopted at the University of Southern Denmark

New principles regarding smoking and tobacco use on the University of Southern Denmark’s premises have been approved and adopted by the Rectorate, and smoking cessation courses are being offered to employees who want help to quit.

Follow-up on phishing campaign

Once again this autumn, SDU carried out a phishing campaign in which a fake email was sent out with the aim of getting employees to provide their login details.

Cand.med. Agon Olloni - November 3rd 2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Survival Impact of Calcium Score and Heart Irradiation in Patients with Lung Cancer"

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.

Remember the used goods exchange

Are you in need of a new office chair or other office supplies for your daily work? Then you should check SDU's second-hand goods exchange, where there may be just what you are looking for.

New student information system

Along with six other universities in the New SIS Programme alliance, SDU has just signed an agreement on the construction of a new student information system (SIS). After a long tendering process and a document that has been awaiting approval from the Danish Parliament’s Finance Committee, work can now begin with the winning supplier – Fluido.

Joint purchases of office supplies for SDU’s central warehouse have considerably reduced Lyreco orders

An internal optimisation of the logistics involved in ordering office supplies has contributed to SDU significantly reducing the amount of small orders to Lyreco. The initiative has resulted in a smaller CO2 footprint by means of fewer journeys and less packaging, and the initiative is set to continue.

SDU and OUH are strengthening their strategic collaboration

The University and Odense University Hospital are working on a common vision for a broad strategic collaboration. In this context, a joint unit has now been set up to support the collaboration.

SDU’s Climate Accounts 2018–2022 show an overall decrease in CO2 emissions

The management has presented the climate accounts for 2018–2022 to the University’s Board. The accounts show an overall decrease in SDU’s CO2 emissions since 2018, but some effort is still needed if the goal of a 57% reduction is to be achieved by 2030.

The implementation of the URIS recommendations gets another boost

With the appointment of Mads Niemann-Christensen as head of security, the implementation of the URIS recommendations gets a boost. The recommendations were issued by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science and are intended to ensure various aspects of business-critical security.

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.

Generative AI is moving into university education programmes

In April 2023, the Council for Education decided to create a cross-cutting effort for generative AI at SDU.

Cand.med. Sofie Laugesen - October 27, 2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Skeletonized versus pedicled internal thoracic artery – A Randomized Study"

Too many patients undergo a blood test to detect pulmonary embolisms.

New research from the University of Southern Denmark has led to new recommendations when suspecting pulmonary embolisms.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Here you will find disabled parking around New SUND

There are 8 disabled parking spaces around New SUND, which will be expanded with an additional 11 spaces in the future. Here you can see where you can find the various spaces.

Well-being event

Students and staff are invited to participate in this year’s well-being event October 31

Cand.med. Bettina Frydendahl Fage-Larsen - October 20th 2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Prænatal eksponering for insecticider og neuroudviklingsforstyrrelser hos børn"

Cand.scient.san. Maria Hornstrup Christensen - November 3rd 2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Future Health - has been renamed: Future health and Gestational diabetes - theFUDGE-study"

New SUND is partially closed in week 42

Please be aware that certain areas of New SUND will be partially closed in week 42.

EPICUR alliance to increase internationalisation at SDU

EPICUR is the name of the European University Alliance, which the University of Southern Denmark joined in 2021. Not everyone is aware of the alliance and the opportunities it offers you as a lecturer, researcher or student. In the following, Rector Jens Ringsmose elaborates on the collaboration and the perspectives SDU sees in the EPICUR alliance.

Professor Christine Stabell Benn has been awarded the George Macdonald Medal

The medal is awarded by The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, for outstanding research leading to improvement of health in the tropics.

Seek funding for skills development

On Tuesday 3 October 2023 at 10:00 a.m., funds will be added to all the pools of the State Sector Competence Fund, and it is again possible to seek funding for skills development.

Community singing at SDU Odense, 10th November and 8th December

Come and sing the day in with fellow students, researchers, lecturers and other employees at SDU. Everyone is welcome!

Cand.scient. Sabine Margarete Damerow - October 13th 2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Health systems strengthening for maternal and child health: Real-life effects in rural Guinea-Bissau"

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.

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.

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.

Cand.med. Anne Suhr Thykjær - October 12th 2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Diabetic retinopathy screening in Denmark - Validation, attendance and complications in relation to systemic treatment."

Cand.med. Alexander Laschke - October 11th 2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Gynaecological healthcare in Denmark – what influence does the density of resident specialists in gynaecology have?"

Significant increase in the need for treatment of eye diseases

A greater number of elderly people means more cases of eye diseases requiring treatment. New research from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) reveals that the need will increase by 50 percent in the coming years.

Cand.med. Casper Falster - October 13th 2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Ultrasound in the diagnostic work-up of pulmonary embolism"

SDU and RUC discontinue negotiations

More than six months of investigations, which were supposed to lead to Roskilde University taking over Campus Slagelse from the University of Southern Denmark, have unfortunately ended without a mutual agreement.

Cand.cur. Christina Østervang - October 26th 2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Acute Care planning in Emergency Departments - a participatory design study exploring how to improve emergency department visits trough a health information system"

Delayed commissioning of the Biobank in New SUND

The Biobank in New SUND will not be ready for use until the turn of the year, rather than as originally planned at the end of October.

Cand.med. Mohammad Naghavi-Behzad - October 27th 2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Monitoring treatment response in metastatic breast cancer: impact of FDG-PET/CT on survival and costs"

We’re travelling GREEN 2023

Departments and offices at SDU Odense are hereby invited to participate in Odense Municipality’s annual campaign focusing on green and active transport habits at workplaces in Odense. Because SDU is one of the nine founding members of the Odense Climate Partnership, all interested parties are invited to participate.

How to find the meeting rooms i New SUND

The New SUND building contains 41 meeting rooms spread across three floors. Here's an introduction on how to easily locate the new meeting rooms.

Temporary Power Outage in New SUND

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.

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.

Patients and Their Relatives - Key Collaborators in Research

The event is part of Research Week at the Clinical Institute and Odense University Hospital.

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.

Inaugural seminar Clinical professor Bjarke Viberg and adjunct professor Matthew Costa - December 8th 2023

”Hip fractures and beyond"

Education vision set to strengthen the Triangle Region

SDU’s vision of helping to build a future research and education environment in the fields of IT and engineering in the Triangle Region, one of the country’s key industrial regions, is alive and well.

The southern bicycle path to SDU is now open

Are you cycling to study or work - and are you coming from the south towards SDU in Odense? Then there is good news.

The keys to New SUND have officially been handed over to SDU

On Friday 1 September, the University of Southern Denmark signed an agreement signalling that the new building housing the Faculty of Health Sciences has now been formally handed over to SDU.

PT, MSc, PhD student Thomas Frydendal - September 20th 2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Surgical and non-surgical treatment in The management of hip osteoarthritis: total Hip arthroplasty versus progressive resistance training in Patients with severe hip osteoarthritis (the prohip trial)"

M.Sc. Jahan Shabnam - Oktober 2nd 2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Palliative care for non-Western migrants in Denmark – towards a supportive intervention"

SDU is launching a new phishing campaign

SDU is continuing its training in good information security, and once again a phishing campaign is to be launched.

Holiday requests

It is now time to start planning and announcing leave in the holiday year 2023/2024, where holiday must be taken during the period from 1 September 2023 to 31 December 2024 (the holiday entitlement period).

SDU expects to put the new ESDH system, WorkZone, into service on 4 March 2024

Until now, the ESDH of the Future programme had aimed to put WorkZone into service on 1 December 2023. However, with a new anticipated operational date of 4 March 2024, a smoother transition from the current ESDH system, Acadre, to WorkZone is ensured.

Do you want an update on climate change?

Then sign up for the free online webinar series Climate Thursdays

Relocation to New SUND: Practical Information

The relocation to New SUND is underway and prompts a number of questions. Here you will find a compilation of various practical information from Technical Service.

Come to the opening of the new tram stop and see Nyt SUND

On Friday 25 August at 12 noon, the new tram stop 'SDU Syd/Hospital Nord' will be inaugurated. The opening also marks the opening of the teaching facilities at Nyt SUND on Monday 28 August.

How to find the classrooms in New SUND

Den 28. august starter undervisningen op i Nyt SUND. Her får du en introduktion til, hvordan du nemt finder de nye undervisningslokaler.

Cand.med. Joshua Buron Feinberg - September 14th 2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Search for evidence to improve symptom management and prevent complications in atrial fibrillation"

Inaugural seminar professor Hanne Agerskov - September 29th 2023

“The Patient and Family Perspective in Nephrology Care – a Researcher Pathway"

Follow-up on the analysis of the Study Administration – new Deputy Director of Studies

As a follow-up to the analysis of the Study Administration, the Rectorate has decided to create a new position as Deputy Director of Studies. The position will be advertised in September and the new Deputy Director is expected to start on 1 January 2024.

Student organizations and study environment in New SUND

It's not only teaching and research that are moving from Winsløwparken to New SUND. SUND's student organizations and activities are also making the move. And there will be room for it all – just in a new way.

Car parks will be closed in connection with the Semester Start Party

Are you travelling to SDU Odense by car? Then you’ll probably need to spend a little extra time parking over the next few weeks.

27 September to be national Uniform at Work Day

To honour and pay tribute to military reservists and volunteers in Denmark’s overall defence and emergency readiness (the so-called total-defence concept), a national uniform day is to be held on 27 September. The University of Southern Denmark supports the initiative, and everyone is welcome to show up in uniform on the day.

Efforts are still underway to prepare New SUND

While the move-in to Nyt SUND has begun, there is still work being done to prepare the building for the start of the semester. As a result, you might experience that everything is not completely in place when you move in.

Change in the relocation time for selected laboratory units

The timing of the relocation to New SUND is adjusted for selected laboratories. The adjustment is made in part to minimize double operation.

Everything we share in the new SUND

The move-in at New SUND is underway, and the many new facilities are gradually being put into use. In this regard, it is worth remembering that in the new SUND, there is no "yours and mine." Here, we share facilities across units, groups, and departments.

Changed procedure for work anniversary celebrations at SDU

Now, anniversaries will officially be marked with a joint reception when employees have been at SDU for 25, 40 and 50 years. Previously, the joint reception was held on anniversaries of state employment.

MD Gokulan Pararajasingam - August 31st 2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Systolic and diastolic left ventricular function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: Changes over time and comparison with cardiac microcirculation. An echocardiographic study."

Ieva Miceikaite - August 18th 2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Advancing Prenatal Diagnostics with High-Throughput Sequencing: From Invasive to Non-Invasive Testing and Beyond"

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.

The move-in at Nyt SUND has started

From August 2023, SUND will move into the new faculty building at Campus Odense.

Welcome to 4,635 new SDU students

At midnight, 4,635 prospective students received offers of places on SDU’s bachelor programmes. This is an increase of 7% on the previous year.

SDU appoints two new board members

Former Minister and Member of the Danish Parliament Ulla Tørnæs and Troels Petersen, Senior Vice President at Danfoss, are set to join SDU’s Board of Directors on 1 October 2023.

Necessary renovations alter the plan for the move to the new HEALTH building

For a significant portion of the units with laboratory facilities, the move-in schedule is changing. The relocation of units without laboratories will be maintained, while the move-in for teaching will proceed as planned leading up to the start of the semester at the end of August.

Assistance during the move-in process

The move-in process in the new HEALTH building begins in August. When we arrive, a moving team will be ready to help us settle in. The moving team will start operating as the majority of units move in from August to December 2023 - and a little into 2024.

Inaugural seminar professor Mette Raunkiær and adjunct professor Carl Tollef Solberg - September 22nd 2023

”Palliative Care: Death and Dying"

The outdoor areas around the new HEALTH building are taking shape

600 meters of paths, 500 bicycle parking spaces, and a total paved area of 6,000 square meters. These are some of the things that are currently being constructed around the new HEALTH building.

Summer greetings from the Rectorate

We wish everyone at SDU a great summer of relaxation, paperback novels and the opportunity to recharge your batteries.

New model for future undergraduate intake

A new admissions model will ensure that prospective students have the necessary qualities to complete a university education.

Summer staffing in the Central Administration

Several departments in the Central Administration will either be closed or operate with reduced staffing over the summer. Extended response times should therefore be expected when contacting the individual departments.

Vest-clad guides help you navigate around the new HEALTH building

50,000 square meters distributed over three floors. There will be a lot to keep track of when we start using the new HEALTH building after the summer vacation. Fortunately, a team of vest-clad guides is ready to show you around when the new semester starts.

Political agreement on new master’s degree reform

On 27 June, the Danish Government (Social Democrats, Venstre and Moderaterne) and SF, Danmarksdemokraterne, Liberal Alliance and the Conservative People’s Party signed a political framework agreement on the reform of master’s degree programmes.

To the new HEALTH building by bike, tram, and car

When the new HEALTH building is put into operation from August 2023, you have ample opportunity to get there, whether you choose to take the bike, tram, or car.

Hop on your bike and head to the new HEALTH building

When the new faculty building is put into use from August 2023, you will have plenty of opportunities to get there by bike. Both bicycle paths and bicycle parking will be established around the building.

Cand.psych. Simone Daugaard Hemmingsen - 05.10.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Cognitive performance and weight gain in patients with severe anorexia nervosa"

M.Sc. Pushkar Deshpande - 18.08.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Towards Clinical Measures of Speech Comprehension: Cortical Speech Processing in Normal-Hearing Listeners, Hearing Aid Users, and Cochlear Implantees"

SDU IT wish you a safe and enjoyable summer

Dear colleague, The summer holidays are approaching fast and as you may be planning to travel abroad during the holiday period, we would like to remind you of the importance of safe digital behaviour, especially when using your SDU computer. We want to ensure that your data and personal information remain protected wherever you are.

M.D. Eva-Marie Gram-Kampmann - 25.08.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"A Low-Carbohydrate Diet in Type 2 Diabetes: Effects over six months on glycemic control, cardiovascular risk factors, vascular endothelial function and pro-inflammatory markers"

MD Frederik Nørregaard Pedersen - 22.06.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Diabetic retinopathy as a marker of cognitive dysfunction and depression: a clinical and epidemiological approach"

Are you exercise-dependent? A new test provides you with answers!

Has exercising taken over to such an extent that you might be "addicted" to it? With a relatively simple questionnaire, you can find out.

The University of Southern Denmark adopts new strategy

The Board of SDU has just approved a new strategy that details how the University will tackle the major challenges and seize the great opportunities that lie ahead towards 2030.

Sten Rynning to be the new director of the Danish Institute for Advanced Study

SDU’s rector, Jens Ringsmose, has appointed professor of political science Sten Rynning as the new director of the University of Southern Denmark’s interdisciplinary elite research centre, DIAS.

DKK 10 million from the Novo Nordisk Foundation for a research project on mechanical circulatory support for patients after heart attacks

The grant will be used to initiate several experiments. Both experimental, register-based, patient- and relative-centred - and randomised clinical studies across OUH and Rigshospitalet will form the basis for the study of how heart patients can get help for weak hearts.

MScPT Christina Esmann Fonvig - 09.06.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Physical activity, sedentary behavior, and the relationship between gross motor function and passive range of motion in ambulant/semi-ambulant children and adolescents with cerebral palsy"

SDU Digital gets new services page

After months of work and an intense final spurt, SDU Digital recently launched its new services page.

Result of the adjustment process

On 23 March, we reported that SDU’s finances are under pressure due to declining educational revenues and price increases, and that management had decided to adjust the University’s finances. We are pleased to announce that the adjustment process is now complete. Below you can read about the outcome of the process, an evaluation of the process and a thank you to everyone for their efforts.

Cand.med. Sina Dalby - 23.06.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Positron Emission Tomography in Gastrointestinal Inflammation – Studies in Paediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Experimental Chemotherapy-induced Mucositis"

Booking of meeting rooms in Nyt SUND

In the new HEALTH building, you will find a total of 41 brand new meeting rooms. Here's how they are distributed and designed, and how you can book them.

The canteen is short of their cutlery and crockery in general

The canteen is generally short of crockery and cutlery, so make sure it is returned to the collection trolleys – and doesn’t end up in lunch rooms around the University.

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.

The Art Association invites you to a pop-up event

SDU’s Art Association invites all staff and students to the Winter Garden on 31 May to view and talk about art.

MD Camilla Dalby Hansen - June 16th 2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and assessment of a low carbohydrate high-fat diet as a dietary treatment option"

Cand.med. Peter Hartmund Frederiksen - 14.06.203 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Invasive and non-invasive monitoring during mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock"

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.

Design of classrooms in the new HEALTH building

Auditoriums, classrooms, and group rooms, workshop rooms, practice laboratories, and dissection hall. In the new HEALTH building, you will find a total of 55 brand new classrooms. Here you can see how they are distributed and arranged.

Student well-being is improving

This year's results from the Study Environment Survey (SMU) are in, and there is a marked improvement in the well-being of SDU students compared to the last survey in 2021, which is thought to have been affected by the coronavirus lockdown.

Phishing campaign – Did you click too?

In March 2023, SDU conducted a phishing campaign.

Inaugural seminar professor Lisbeth Rosenbek Minet - September 15th 2023

“New perspectives for research in rehabilitation, health and functioning”

Cand.med. Michael Kriegbaum Skjødt - 19-05-20323 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Long-term consequences to individual health and societal healthcare costs of untreated osteoporotic vertebral fractures: Towards opportunistic identification"

Now you can charge your electric car in Odense

At SDU in Odense, staff, students and visitors can now charge their electric or hybrid car while at the University. Four cars can be charged at a time.

Cand.med. Katrine Prier Lindvig - 11.05.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

Early detection of Fatty Liver Disease in Primary Care

Adjusted timetable for the transfer of the Slagelse campus

SDU and RUC are now working towards a transfer date for the educational and research activities in Slagelse on 1 September 2024 instead of at the turn of the year.

Inaugural seminar Clinical Professor Maja Thiele and Adjunct Professor Emmanouil Tsochatzis - May 12th 2023

”Screening for liver disease"

Discontinuation of education programmes

SDU’s efforts to balance the economy means that a number of education programmes at two of the University’s faculties will be discontinued.

Mobile phones included in annual siren test

Here's how to respond to the important warning

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.

Cand.med. Rasmus Søgaard Hansen - 02.06.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Elucidating bleeding episodes and the clinical impact of bleeding"

The canteen in Odense is closed today due to a strike - opens again on Friday

The canteen staff in Odense are on strike and have ceased work on 27 April. Therefore, the canteen is closed today.

Cand.med. Dzenan Masic - 26.04.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Lipids and emerging cardiovascular- and inflammation-related proteins in early, treatment-naïve rheumatoid arthritis"

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).

Financial adjustment: Result of the remediation phase

SDU’s management has decided on voluntary agreements and other mitigation measures to reduce the number of unsolicited redundancies. Unfortunately, unsolicited redundancies are necessary to ensure a sustainable economy.

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.

Cand.med. Mia Dahl Sørensen - 04.05.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

Characterization of the immune microenvironment in gliomas and its potential clinical value

SDU has signed a contract with KMD for a new ESDH system

The new system will contribute to efficient and cohesive workflows and can help to automate processes

Cand.scient. Karina Lindbøg Madsen - 09.06.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

Cancer stem cells are sensitive to Auger electron therapy

Cand.med. Charlotte Wilhelmina Wernberg - 21.04.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

Non-invasive and clinical aspects of individuals at risk for steatotic liver disease

Cand.scient. Andreas Møller Jensen - 04.05.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

Measuring early neonatal mortality in low-income countries

Now you can take a look inside the new HEALTH building

The Faculty of Health Sciences will move into the new HEALTH building at Campus Odense from August 2023. But already now you can take a look inside from Stenten in the existing SDU building.

Use corridor names when giving directions

Technical Services’ project on signage and directions at Campus Odense has been completed. The aim of the project was to make the signage at entrances and corridors clearer to make it easier to find your way around Campus Odense.

SDU Staff Courses autumn 2023

The selection of autumn courses is now available. Explore and be inspired by our wide range of courses, seminars, workshops and networks at SDU.

No more TikTok on SDU equipment

SDU is to follow the recommendation from the Danish Centre for Cyber Security not to use the TikTok app on official devices. SDU staff must therefore remove TikTok from the University’s mobile phones, tablets and computers.

Cand.med. Charlotte Gils - 03.05.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

Clinical consequences of Haemolysis Index from a patient safety perspective"

Status on the experiment with new working methods at the faculty

What has happened? What is the status? And what is the next step? Take a look here and get an overview of the pilot project on flexible office and meeting culture, where various work forms have been tested across the Faculty of Health Sciences.

An outstanding first year

SDU Takeover is looking for more student teachers

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.

Psychology – West Jutland style: SDU and Education Esbjerg in groundbreaking collaboration on new psychology programme in Esbjerg

SDU will open a new bachelor and master’s degree programme in psychology at SDU Esbjerg. The aim is to create 75 new study places by 2025. There will be a total of 350 students when the programme is up and running.

Appraisal interviews (LUS, GRUS, MUS) at SDU

SDU has produced new generic material for appraisal interviews.

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.

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).

Information about the financial situation of the University

On the basis of an overall assessment, the management of SDU has decided to make new adjustments to the University’s finances.

SDU’s new elite centres will help solve climate challenges

The first two of a total of five elite centres have been designated at the SDU Climate Cluster. The two new research centres focus on nature-based solutions and solar energy, respectively. The remaining three centres will be designated this summer.

The Dean invites you inside the new HEALTH building

The move-in is getting closer. Come with Dean Ole Skøtt into the new HEALTH building and learn about our upcoming workplace where there is room for both collaboration and individual work - and for cultivating and strengthening relationships and working communities.

Cand.med. Sara Schødt Riber - 24.03.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Functionality of Novel and Innovative Grafts - Experimental studies in paired carotid bypasses in sheeps"

Inaugural seminar Clinical Professor Tine Schytte - April 14th 2023

”How to increase local control after radiotherapy without increasing toxicity - ideas of potential solutions.”

Cand.scient.san.publ. Lise Gehrt - 17.03.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Non-specific effects of vaccination against Measles-Mumps-Rubella on vaccine non-targeted infections in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden"

Schedule for the move to the new faculty building

The schedule for the move to the new faculty building has been adjusted. See when your unit is moving.

The Government’s education proposal

On 2 March, the SVM government launched the proposal Prepared for the Future I, of which the reduction in the length of master’s programmes is an important element.

A new educational chapter is being written in Slagelse

Roskilde University and the University of Southern Denmark have signed a letter of intent to pave the way for Roskilde University to take over the University of Southern Denmark’s educational activities in Slagelse at the end of the year.

SDU is investing in lifelong learning in the Triangle Region

With SDUx Vejle, the University of Southern Denmark, Vejle Municipality and DANDY Business Park will develop a laboratory for lifelong learning that can provide research-based continuing and further education and ensure strong cohesion between the university and the labour market.

Kitchens in the new HEALTH building: Coffee is just around the corner

There won't be far to go for coffee in the new HEALTH building. While existing coffee machines will be relocated, new ones can be added as needed, so you'll have the opportunity to get coffee in one of the building's 29 kitchenettes.

Cand.med. Louise Laage Stentebjerg - 10.03.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Bariatric surgery and consequences for mother and baby in pregnancy - The BAMBI study"

Cand.med. Simon Mølstrøm - 14.04.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Bedside Assessment of Global Cerebral Energy Metabolism utilizing Intravenous Microdialysis: With special reference to post-cardiac arrest care"

Cand.scient. Jens-Jakob Kjer Møller - 17.03.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Rehabilitation and palliative care to socially vulnerable patients with advanced cancer in Denmark – a mapping study (The REHPA-VM Study)"

Booking of Rooms

See when and how to book meeting rooms and classrooms in the new HEALTH building.

Cand.med. Anders Bo Nielsen - 27.03.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Education, training, and assessment of competencies in endoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract and the small intestine. "

Inaugural seminar - professor Tobias Neher - May 26th 2023

“Avenues for Improving Hearing Aid Treatment”

SDU launches phishing campaign

As part of SDU's ongoing information security training, a phishing campaign will take place this spring.

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.

Cand.scient.publ. Lasse Kaalby Møller - 26.05.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Association between fecal hemoglobin level and mortality in colorectal cancer screening"

Cand.med. Kristine Bollerup Arndt - 03.03.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Revisions of knee arthroplasties due to pain; survivorship, use of analgesics, patient-reported outcomes and validation of the indication"

The analysis of the study administration is now public

Carve’s analysis of SDU’s study administration is complete and is available at sdunet.dk. The upcoming months will be spent discussing the material before the Executive Board makes a decision on the recommendations in the second quarter.

Cand.med. Maria Houborg Petersen - 17-03-2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"The metabolic effects of high-intensity interval training combining rowing and cycling in obesity and type 2 diabetes"

M.Sc. Victoria Joshi - 10.02.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"The secondary consequences of surviving a cardiac arrest and interventions to meet the needs of survivors"

Access to the new HEALTH building: Transportation and Parking

With protected forests on both sides, the new HEALTH building serves as a bridge between the existing SDU and the new Odense University Hospital. This location affects the access to the new faculty building.

Researchers find a link between traffic noise and tinnitus

There is a correlation between traffic noise and risk of developing tinnitus, researchers from the University of Southern Denmark have found. They point to a vicious cycle involving stress reactions and sleep disturbance as a potential cause.

Inaugural Seminar: Professor Mia Beck Lichtenstein, adjungeret professor Stéphane Bouchard og adjungeret professor Finn Skårderud - March 3rd 2023

"Body image and eating disorders: The past and the future of digital interventions"

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.

The Controlled Slowdown, KOP-23, at SDU and at SUND

Financial imbalance at SDU and SUND

The Controlled Slowdown, KOP-23, at SDU and at SUND

Financial imbalance at SDU and SUND

The Controlled Slowdown, KOP-23, at SDU and at SUND

Financial imbalance at SDU and SUND

Signage at rooms and offices in the new HEALTH building

All rooms in the new HEALTH building will receive a sign with a number. In addition, the signs can also be equipped with information such as room function, room name or employee names.

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.

Meet the new climate minister at SDU

Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities visits SDU's students.

Research-in-gene-regulatory-mechanisms

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.

Waste bins to be removed from offices and classrooms

<p><b><span lang="EN-GB">Due to the new waste stations at SDU in Odense, all small bins from offices and classrooms will be removed from the main campus during January. In staff kitchens and kitchenettes, multiple waste fractions will be installed at the same time, allowing all of us to help sort waste correctly.</span><span lang="EN-GB"></span></b></p>

Strategy process has begun at SDU

The Board of SDU has asked the University’s management to initiate a process seeking to renew SDU’s strategic basis. This week, the process kicked off with deliberations in both the University Council and the Main Co-operation Committee.

Arctic and climate seminar at SDU Odense

SDU Arctic and SDU Climate Cluster invites all interested parties to the seminar “Finding interdisciplinary solutions to common challenges” on 2 February.

How to receive mail and packages in the new HEALTH building

In the new HEALTH building, mail and packages will be delivered to one of four central locations where employees can pick it up. Learn more about receiving goods in the new faculty building here.

Søren Vilby is the new Chair of the Board at SDU

The 57-year-old businessman Søren Vilby is to become the new Chair of the Board at the University of Southern Denmark and will lead the University’s strategic work for the next four years.

Guidelines for teaching during the interim period

What will happen to the teaching during the period when HEALTH has moved to Campus Odense, while OUH remains at the existing location?

SDU’s promotion programme has come into effect

SDU wants to attract, retain and develop academic talent so that SDU can fulfil its core tasks in research, teaching and dissemination. The promotion programme, which came into effect on 1 January 2023, is one possible career path in the transition from associate professor to professor.

How to handle waste in the new HEALTH building

In the new faculty building trash cans in offices will no longer be used. Like the rest of SDU, they will be replaced by common waste stations in corridors and common areas.

Price adjustments for Graphic Center’s printing services

As of 1 January 2023, the prices for the Graphic Center’s printing services have been adjusted due to raw material price hikes on the world market.

Cand.pharm. Pernille van Dijk - 23.02.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"The relevance of reversal cells and intermittent parathyroid hormone on the duration of the reversal-resorption phase in intracortical bone remodeling events"

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.

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.

Season’s greetings from the Rectorate of SDU

We wish everyone at SDU a Merry Christmas and a cheerful and relaxing holiday season.

Cand.scient.san. Helle Sørensen von Essen - 03.02.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Shared decision making for patients with high-grade glioma and their families"

Cand.scient. Sebastian Nielsen - 05.01.2023 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"The eradication paradox: Can stopping oral polio vaccine have negative consequences?"

New travel policy set to cut SDU’s carbon footprint

The Executive Board of the University of Southern Denmark has approved a new travel policy for SDU employees, who are called upon to limit work-related trips in general and specifically the number of flights in order to achieve the University’s goal of a significant reduction in CO2 emissions.

Inaugural seminar professor Henrik Bjarke Vægter - March 31 2023

”Chronic Complex Pain: Challenges and Perspectives"

How to find your way around the new faculty building

50,000 square meters spread over three floors. There will be a lot to keep track of when we move to the new faculty building. Fortunately, there will be plenty of help to navigate via the signage, which is now almost in place.

The University’s finances are under pressure

The 2023 budget has now been adopted by the Board of SDU, which also supports the management’s measures to ensure that the University’s finances remain robust.

Reduced December staffing in the Central Administration

Several departments in the Central Administration will either be closed or have reduced staffing between Christmas and New Year. Extended response times should therefore be expected when contacting the individual departments.

Sync of your private OneDrive to SDU computers will be deactivated

OneDrive is available in two different versions.

Do you want to be a climate ambassador at SDU?

Would you like to help create changes at SDU and help turn the university into a low-emission university? Read more here and sign up for the new climate ambassador course.

SDU Employee Courses Spring 2023

Be inspired by our varied range of courses and webinars.

Corridors of New SUND named

From Skoven over Tveden to Forten. The corridors at New SUND are named after the natural surroundings and cultural history.

The corridors in the new building have been named

From Skoven over Tveden to Forten. The corridors in the new faculty building have been named with roots in the surrounding nature and cultural history.

Technical/administrative staff enthusiastic about project management course

Project development and project management were on the agenda when about 20 participants from faculties and the Central Administration met up on 29 November – 1 December at the top floor of Campus Kollegiet for a course on project management for technical/administrative staff.

Inaugural seminar Clinical Professor Søren Fryd Birkeland - January 10th, 2023

”Better psychiatric services? – Scientific studies of barriers and prospects for provision of good mental health care"

SDU and OUH launch new flagship centres

Odense University Hospital (OUH) and the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) are launching a new joint initiative, ‘Flagship Centres between OUH and SDU’, which focuses on high-quality research in an equal collaboration between researchers from OUH and SDU. The flagship centres replace what was previously known as elite research centres at OUH.

Allocation of spaces in the building is now finally determined

The allocation of spaces in the new HEALTH-building has been revised and is now finally determined. See where the individual institutes and units will be located when we move to the new faculty building from May 2023.

Flagship centres between OUH and SDU

OUH and SDU are launching a joint new venture "Flagship centres between OUH and SDU", which specifically focuses on an equal collaboration between researchers from OUH and researchers from SDU. The flagship centres replace the OUH Elite Research Centres

Cand.med. Jette Asmussen - 20.01.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Regulatory problems in infancy and trajectories of mental health in preschool ages - A birth cohort study"

Cand.med. Katrine Hartmund Frederiksen - 08.12.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Cardiovascular disease, mortality and treatment in retinal vein occlusion – a nationwide registry-based and a clinical study"

Technical Services, Building Maintenance and Service and Logistics will be on a staff trip on Thursday 24 November 2022

Daily operations in Service and Logistics will be affected as follows:

Cand.med. Louise Svenstrup - 05.12.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Assisted reproduction - Ovulation and the early luteal phase"

Hitting 19 degrees: How to set your thermostat correctly in your office

It’s a good idea to check that the thermostat in your office or workspace is set correctly for a room temperature of 19 degrees, which SDU has decided on where possible.

Library relocation in Kolding: UC SYD and SDU continue cooperation

Good neighbourliness is important on many fronts. This is why UC SYD and SDU have given high priority to close cooperation in recent years – first with the relocation to Esbjerg a few years ago and this year with the new joint address at Universitetsparken, Kolding.

National negotiations on Springer Nature winter 2022

The prices of electronic resources are increasing significantly in these years. At the moment, negotiations are underway with Springer Nature, which is one of the largest players on the market, and this could have consequences for researchers and students at SDU.

A healthy and safe work and study environment free of offensive behaviour

New portal conveys SDU values for behaviour and brings together knowledge, inspiration and tools to prevent and deal with offensive behaviour.

Book the holiday home for your 2023 holiday

We accept bookings for the 2023-season from Thursday 1 December at 12.

Cand.med. Hussam Sheta - 15.12.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Characteristics of culprit lesion and changes in plaque composition during follow up in NSTEMI. A dual energy cardiac CT study"

Cand.scient.san.publ. Rikke Hellum - 17.11.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"A study of Community Reinforcement and Family Training in Denmark"

Call to save on hot water

The implementation of the previously announced energy-saving measures at SDU has begun. For legal reasons, the decision to turn off the hot water to the taps has been revoked. Therefore, all SDU employees are instead encouraged to limit and preferably avoid using hot water for hand washing.

Moving of telephone system from Skype to Teams

Telephony is moving from Skype to Microsoft Teams. The big moving weekend will happen over the weekend of Friday 25th November up to and including Sunday 27th November.

SDU’s GET team involved in two major EU projects

SDU’s Gender Equality Team (GET) is, as of this year, part of two major EU projects, in which their expertise in incorporating gender equality aspects into research and university operations will come into play for the benefit of SDU and the sector as a whole.

Energy-saving measures to begin from 24 October

After the autumn break, a series of energy-saving initiatives will be implemented at SDU's locations to meet the ongoing energy and supply situation and reduce SDU’s climate footprint.

SDU reduces rental and operating costs

SDU has a robust economy, but the University is also affected by the challenged global economy. The Rectorate takes the situation seriously and is therefore initiating a controlled slowdown of a number of costs.

SDU researcher to establish company in new programme

Drone researcher Kristian Husum Laursen has been appointed as SDU’s first translational postdoc. As part of the Spin-Outs Denmark programme, he will receive one year of financial and professional assistance to develop a concrete idea and establish his own company.

Ongoing information about the analysis of the study administration

Interest in knowing more about the analysis and further work has been shown.

Cand.med. Keld-Erik Byg - 25.11.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Neurosarcoidosis Inflammation, Damage and Treatment respose"

Inaugural seminar clinical professor Ole Graumann - December 16th 2022

"Renal cysts, Point of care ultrasound and Cryoablation"

SDU implements energy-saving measures

The University of Southern Denmark follows the recommendation of the Danish Energy Agency and the Ministry of Higher Education and Science to lower the heating of state buildings where it is deemed possible and technically suitable.

Cand.med. Michael Dan Arvig - 13.10.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"The Acutely Dyspneic Patient: Assessment with Serial Ultrasound"

Cand.med. Mads Philippe Creneau Liisberg - 10.10.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"NINAD - Novel Insights of Aortic Dissections"

New guidelines for the use of IT

A change in the Human Resources Policy Guidelines has led to an update of the guidelines for the use of IT for SDU employees.

Ticket sales for the gala dinner ending soon

5 October at 12.00 noon is your last chance to buy tickets for this year’s Annual University Celebration gala dinner. There are still a number of connected tables available, so if you want to sit together with your fellow students or colleagues, it’s about your last chance!

MD Birgitte Bjørnhart - 28.10.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"The impact of age and comorbidity on effect of treatment, adverse effects and Quality of Life in Danish lung cancer patients receiving immunotherapy"

Now begins the analysis of SDU’s study administration

SDU has entered into a contract with the consultancy firm Carve to carry out the previously announced analysis of the study administration.

Cand.med. Mette Scheller Nielsen - 27.09.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Autoimmune encephalitis in Denmark: A translational approach towards a better understanding"

Technical Services is on an employee outing on Thursday 29 September 2022

As all Technical Services employees are on an outing this day, there will be no available staff on the campuses.

Art event at SDU Odense

The Art Association at SDU invites all students and staff to a pop-up art event on 28 September in the Winter Garden with the opportunity to view and buy lithographic works.

SDU adopts new strategy for external research funding

The framework for research funding is changing. In order to accommodate and take advantage of these changes and ensure that SDU can continue to conduct research of the highest quality, SDU has adopted a new strategy for external research funding. Read about the strategy here.

Graphics assistance for research dissemination

SDU Communications has developed a number of templates for research dissemination, including scientific posters and reports

Cand.med. Lone Wulff Madsen - 30.09.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"4RIBC Four weeks of treatment for chronic hepatitis C, - clinical, immunological and virological aspects"

Inaugural seminar professor Jens Lauritsen and professor Anders Holsgaard Larsen - October 7th 2022

”Translational research within Orthopaedics"

Holiday requests

It is now time to start planning and announcing leave in the holiday year 2022/2023, where holiday must be taken during the period from 1 September 2022 to 31 December 2023 (the holiday entitlement period).

Inaugural seminar clinical professor Jesper Ryg - October 14th 2022

"Heterogeneity of older adults"

Optimmunize 2022 Conference

The world’s leading conference on non-specific effects of vaccines, “Optimmunize 2022”, is coming to Odense from 9-11 November

Cand.scient. Christian Rønn Hansen -15.09.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Data mining in head and neck cancer"

Cand.scient. Xenia Goldberg Borggaard - 21.09.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"The interaction between osteoclasts and osteoblasts during the reversal-resorption phase of intracortical remodeling events"

Cand.med. Lykke Larsen - 22.09.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Immunization of immunosuppressed patients – Knowledge, practices and serological response"

New Nordic humanist centre to create new understandings of the world’s societal challenges

Thanks to a donation from The A.P. Moller Relief Foundation, the University of Copenhagen and the University of Southern Denmark will establish a new research centre: the Nordic Humanities Centre for Challenge-Based Inquiry. Based on humanistic disciplines, the Centre will contribute nuances, perspectives, new understandings and opportunities for action in relation to the major societal challenges such as the climate crisis and pandemics.

Payment of special holiday allowance

Second payment of special holiday allowance

Climate Thursdays

Update your knowledge about the climate – status, solutions and actions

Car parks closed off due to the Semester Start Party

In connection with the Semester Start Party on Saturday, 3 September, the car parks PV1, PV3 and PV6 will be closed off.

Analysis of the educational administration, autumn 2022

Over the next few years, the educational sector will face a number of changes following political reforms in relation to admission and regionalisation, further and continuing education, internationalisation, demographic development with fewer students and a new student administration system.

Cand.med. Maria Kjærgaard - 19.08.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Screening and diagnosing hepatic fibrosis and steatosis in at-risk individuals"

Cand.scient. Morad Kamand - 12.08.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Studying autism spectrum disorders (ASD) using threedimensional brain-organoids model derived from patientspecific induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC)"

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

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

European millions in grant money from the EU ensures continued development of EPICUR

The EPICUR university alliance, which SDU joined in 2021, has been granted €14.4 million from the EU’s ERASMUS+ programme, which ensures the further development of the European university over the next four years. For SDU, this means closer cooperation and will, among other things, allow students to take additional and more flexible courses abroad.

Welcome to 4,348 new SDU students

The University of Southern Denmark has offered student places to 4,348 new students.

Read SDU's sustainability report

The University of Southern Denmark's sustainability report for 2021 has landed. The report maps SDU's work with sustainability last year and highlights a number of concrete results and examples.

ATLAS researchers discover new biomarker for NASH

ATLAS researchers have found that the protein TREM2 in blood is a plausible and accurate individual biomarker of NASH. Thus the new discovery has the potential to reduce the need for liver biopsy in the future

5152 has applied for an SDU education as first priority

The number of people who have given the highest priority to one of SDU's higher education is 5152 this year, which corresponds to a decline of 12%. The entire university sector is experiencing a decline in applications.

Large donation from the A.P. Moller Foundation for large robots at Lindø

A world-leading centre for the development of automation and robots to build large structures such as wind turbines, ships and construction works will now become a reality after A.P. Moller Foundation donates DKK 90 million to new Center for Large Structure Production at Lindø. The new centre will be established under the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute at SDU.

SDU is looking for a new Chair of the Board

SDU has begun the process of finding a new Chair of the Board as of 1 January 2023 to replace Niels Thorborg, who will resign at the end of the year.

Inaugural seminar for professor Oke Gerke and adjunct professor Antonia Zapf - September 30, 2022

"Biostatistics in diagnostic research: agreement, accuracy, and adaptive trials"

Inaugural seminar clinical professor Jens Flensted Lassen - September 2, 2022

"Translational research in Cardiology - Past, Present and Future"

Payment of 0.64 holiday day with June salary

Now, SDU are paying the value of the 0.64 holiday days to the employees who were employed in the period from 1 January 2019 to 31 August 2019 and who are still employed.

Payment of 0.64 holiday day with June salary

Now, SDU are paying the value of the 0.64 holiday days to the employees who were employed in the period from 1 January 2019 to 31 August 2019 and who are still employed.

A new video marks the opening of the SDU Climate Cluster

The SDU Climate Cluster is now officially open. We mark this occasion by the release of a video, where you can learn more about SDU’s large strategic focus on the climate.

SDU involved in plans for new media city in Odense

SDU and the other parties involved in Media City Odense (MCO) have signed a statement of intent with DSB Property Development to create a mediatech city at Jarlsberggade in Odense. The first phase of the new media city is to set new standards for innovation and collaboration across the education, research and media sectors.

Templafy will be updated to Templafy Hive

On Thursday, 23 June, Templafy will be updated to the latest version, Templafy Hive. This means easier access to templates and documents with SDU's brand directly in Word, Power Point and Excel.

Cand.med. Nanna Louise Junker Udesen - 25.08.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Impact of ventricular unloading and vasopressor treatment in cardiogenic shock"

Cand.scient.med. Ahmed Jibril Abdi - 11.08.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Investigation of image quality and radiation exposure to the patients of the low dose 2D/3D slot scan x-ray imaging system compared to conventional digital Radiography X-ray imaging systems"

Cand.scient.san.publ. Kirsten Johansen Katballe - 05.08.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Early Recognition Method - Relapse prevention in community mental health care"

Summer holiday closings in the Central Administration

Several departments in the Central Administration are either closed or have reduced staffing during the summer holidays. Extended response times should therefore be expected when contacting the individual units. For Technical Services, there are a number of practical changes regarding operations.

SDU has found its new pro-rector

From 1 August, Helle Waagepetersen will be the Pro-Rector for Education at the University of Southern Denmark. The 50-year-old professor comes from a position as Head of Department at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology at the University of Copenhagen, and she is very much looking forward to starting at SDU.

New recruitment portal

Welcome to a new portal for everyone involved in the recruitment and onboarding of scientific and technical-administrative staff.

First SDU employee attends an EPICUR event!

Associate Professor Dorte Jagetic Andersen from SDU’s Centre for Border Region Studies is the first SDU employee to have participated in a research seminar on European identity offered through the EPICUR European University, of which SDU became a member at the end of 2021.

New statement about freedom of research, teaching and speech

SDU’s board has approved a statement that defines a framework for how the University relates to matters of freedom of research, freedom of teaching and freedom of speech and debate. The statement has been prepared by an employee-based working group which believes that an official document will benefit both employees and students at SDU.

Join us for the new climate conference, FORUM

SDU will make 100 tickets available for employees and students - 50 for each group - who want to participate in the climate conference FORUM in connection with Tinderbox Festival 2022.

SDU to offer new common goods at the central warehouse

From mid-June 2022, the new SDU Common Goods will be introduced across SDU. The primary function of SDU Common Goods is to ensure a sustainable, environmentally friendly and simple range of selected products, where logistics, administration, warehousing and finance together contribute to the sustainable development of the University.

New Solution for Privileged Access Management

SDU Needs a New Solution for Privileged Access Management on Windows Computers

Cand.med. Laurits Juhl Heinsen - 23.06.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"High-risk coronary artery plaque in asymptomatic patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: Assessment using serial coronary computed tomography angiography and relation to triglycerides and glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists"

Inaugural Seminar Clinical Professor Axel Brandes - November 25th 2022

The evolution of atrial fibrillation management – From ”just another arrhythmia” to integrated, holistic care

Daniel Diermeier to visit SDU and give a presentation on freedom of expression

On 14 June, Daniel Diermeier, Professor and Chancellor of Vanderbilt University, USA, will be visiting SDU in Odense. Here he will make a presentation on freedom of expression in the academic world at a DIAS event, where SDU’s new set of values will also be presented.

Become a Climate Ambassador at SDU

On 18 and 19 August, you have the chance to become a Climate Ambassador at SDU.

Change in daily operations in Service and Logistics on Wednesday 8 June

Due to an event in Technical Services, normal operations in Service and Logistics are suspended on that day.

The competence foundation for government employees

The competence foundation cover costs for competence development for employees at SDU.

Cand.scient. Stephanie Kavan - 13.06.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Genomic Analysis of Metastatic Breast Cancer – Exome sequencing of Primary Tumor, Circulating Tumor DNA and Metastasis"

Dr. Reza Piri - 02.06.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Using PET to determine the atherosclerotic burden in the cardiovascular system"

Have you thought about trying a walking meeting?

Did you know that walking while having a meeting can have a positive effect on health, well-being, and idea development?

The opening of Odense Light Rail is celebrated at SDU

On Saturday 28 May, Odense’s new light rail will be taking its inaugural trip through the city streets. During the day, all the stations from Tarup Shopping Centre to the two stops at SDU will be inaugurated, and the campus will celebrate the occasion with activities and light refreshments.

New website: The Graduate School of Health Science

Due to this improvement of the website’s structure and navigation, some of the old links might not work anymore. Therefor we kindly remind you to update your bookmarks or saved links elsewhere

Implementation of the new position structure at SDU has now been approved

The Executive Board (the Rectorate and the deans) has now approved the letter of intent concerning the implementation of the new position structure for scientific staff at SDU.

Cand.med. Inge Raadal Skov - 22.06.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Use of oral corticosteroids in asthma - Nationwide registerbased observations on prescribing trends, associated morbidity, and specialist care among young Danish adults"

SDU still ranks among the leading sustainable universities

The internationally recognised magazine Times Higher Education ranks SDU 93rd among 1,400 universities from around the world. Based on the universities’ work with sustainability, SDU is pleased with the ranking, even though the university was ranked 23rd last year.

News on special holiday allowance and senior bonus

From this year, the timing of payment of special holiday allowance will change and the Senior Bonus Circular came into force on 1 April 2022.

Law degree programme to be created at SDU in Esbjerg

From the autumn of 2023, SDU will offer a law degree programme in Esbjerg. This is clear after RUVU (the advisory committee for the evaluation of the offering of higher education programmes) has approved SDU’s application for the education. This was announced by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen during a visit to SDU in Esbjerg on Thursday morning.

Do not microwave the canteen’s plates

The canteen’s plates are unsuitable for microwave cooking. They are made from 100% melamine plastic which MAY give off formaldehyde og melamine when heated in a microwave oven. Therefore, please avoid using plates from the canteen when microwaving food.

Cand.med. Ásta Milthers Theódórsdóttir - 20.05.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Clinical outcomes and measures of progression in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis"

Cand.med. Rasmus Peter Jakobsen - 12.05.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Cerebral energy metabolism during haemorrhagic shock and the concept of permissive hypotension"

Explore Campus Odense

Campus Odense and the Citizen Science-project ‘SDU Moves’ hereby invite you, your colleagues, students and employees from other Campus Odense-partners to Explore Campus Odense 2 and 5 May 2022. It will be two days filled with fun and exciting activities based in nature, culture and movement, where you can try your hand at canoeing on the bathing lake, virtual reality at Campus UCL and learning more about the development of Campus Odense and the new university hospital.

Sebastian H. Mernild set to head SDU’s climate efforts

The internationally renowned Professor of Climate Change is set to head SDU’s largest-ever strategic initiative in climate change, sustainability and green transition.

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.

Inaugural seminar clinical professor Christian B. Laursen - June 17th 2022

”The Clinical Versatility of Thoracic Ultrasound"

New SDU HR off to a good start

The new central HR department, SDU HR, is well under way in the process of coming together. The last managerial positions have been filled and the reorganisation is expected to be fully in place by the summer holidays.

Inaugural seminar clinical professor Mark Andrew Ainsworth - September 9th 2022

”Biological therapy for inflammatory bowel disease"

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.

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.

Simon Møberg Torp continues as Dean of the Faculty of Humanities

In the coming years, Simon Møberg Torp will serve as Dean of the Faculty of Humanities. Having been chosen from a pool of strong contenders for the job, he will continue his term as Dean, which has lasted since 2013. Both the University and Simon Torp himself are delighted with his appointment.

It is now possible to do interviews for TV or radio at SDU

SDU now has the facilities to broadcast live to the Danish and international press in high quality from Campus Odense. This means that an interview can be conducted at the University, making it easier for both the media and the expert being interviewed.

Call to investigate collaborations in research and education

In a joint statement, Universities Denmark have announced that they are suspending cooperation with Russia and Belarus. They now call for caution in collaborations involving companies from the two countries.

Payslip

Salary on its way - payslip delayed due to technical issues

Cand.med. Lida Khurrami - 31.05.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Presence and significance of aortic valve calcification detected by cardiac CT- a population-based study from the Danish Cardiovascular Screening Trial (DANCAVAS)"

Parking area P1 partially blocked off

Please note that parts of the gravel parking area P1 will be blocked off between 28 March to 1 July 2022 (inclusive).

Political agreement on regionalisation

On Tuesday 22 March, a political conciliation group reached an agreement based on the political initiative ‘More and better educational opportunities throughout Denmark’ of 25 June 2021.

Cand.med. Martin Sollie - 31.03.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Autologous Fat Grafting asTreatment for Chronic Pain"

Cand.med. Niels Jacobsen - 24.03.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Uddannelse, læring og kompetencevurdering i kontrastforstærket ultralydsskanning"

Cand.med. Ming Tan - 23.03.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Whole genome sequencing analysis of Familial Pancreatic Cancer in a Danish cohort"

Kathryn Pollak is the new adjunct professor at the CFPK, Department of Clinical Medicine

Kathryn Pollak is a pioneer in communication coaching of clinicians and will contribute to future research of the field at OUH/SDU

Cand.med. Kristian Stærk - 28.03.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"The pig as a model of urinary tract infection: recapitulating important aspects of human disease"

Cand.scient.san. Laila Twisttmann Herborg Bay - 23.03.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Vulnerability in everyday life with rheumatoid arthritis focusing on loneliness, sexuality, and medical treatment"

Drop in quota 2 applications

At SDU, the number of quota 2 applicants has dropped by 10% compared to last year. The decrease is seen across multiple programmes and campuses, and the university sector as a whole has seen a fall in quota 2 applicants by 12%. Now the test-based admission process awaits all of the 8,193 applicants who have accepted to sit for the test.

Follow-up on SDU’s support for Ukraine

SDU and the other universities in Denmark distinguish between individuals and institutions when suspending cooperation with Russia and Belarus.

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.

Special holiday for the holiday year 2022/2023

Call for requests for placement of the up to 5 days of special holiday for the holiday year 2022/2023 (1 May 2022 to 30 April 2023) is now taking place.

Clinical professor Anastasios Koulaouzidis Inaugural seminar

”Capsule Endoscopy – Past, Present and Future"

Current hacker and cyber security threats

SDU is experiencing increased activity in relation to foreign actors who scan our networks in order to identify weaknesses that can be exploited. Here are 4 things that can help increase your own and SDU’s information security.

New Dean at the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences

With Peter Møllgaard’s appointment as the new Dean of the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, SDU has gained an experienced strategic leader with international experience.

SDU expresses support for Ukraine

All of Denmark’s universities have announced in a joint statement that they are suspending all cooperation with Russia and Belarus on research, education and innovation.

Make SDU Wilder

Department of Biology, Technical Services, SDU Moves, and the Campus Odense Active Living Group invite all employees and students to take an active break on Wednesday 16th of March between 12-15 at Campus Odense

The new signage and directions at Campus Odense are taking shape

For some time, Technical Services has been running a project on signage and directions at Campus Odense.

Cand.scient.san. Theresa Junker - 01.04.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Clinical and patient-reported outcomes after nephron-sparing treatment of small renal cell carcinoma"

A healthy and safe working environment at SDU

During the next few weeks, SDU HR will enter into a dialogue about how we can support SDU’s health and safety tasks and efforts in the future.

M.Sc. Maria Magdalena Buijs - 07.04.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Improving quality of Colon Capsule Endoscopy Steps towards clinical implementation"

Inaugural seminar clinical professor Niels Nørskov-Lauritsen April 29, 2022

”Friend or Foe? – Pitfalls and Benefits of Microbial Taxonomy"

Longing is exhibited at SDU

A nationwide art exhibition puts the spotlight on longing and the existential issues with which we have all become acquainted during the corona pandemic. At the University of Southern Denmark, artist Lise Harlev will be exhibiting her work series called "Du tænker hele tiden" (You Are Thinking All the Time).

Test runs on Campusvej

Odense Letbane is currently conducting test runs on Campusvej from morning to evening on all weekdays.

Bike race at SDU Campus Odense on Friday 11th of February

We bike in the Winter as well! SDU Moves marks that by finishing of the Winter Bicycle Week with a Bike Race on Friday 11th of February at 15.00.

Lecturers at SDU - please answer survey

As part of a project, survey data is collected from university employees. The survey is sent to your SDU-mail

New enterprise resource planning system well underway

On Monday 7 February, the new enterprise resource planning system (ERP) will go live and all financial staff from departments and units can start using it. The system provides the basic platform for modernising and streamlining financial and accounting processes. Since 10 January it has not been possible to receive or send invoices, so the opening is anticipated and the invoices are ready to be processed in the new system.

Research and education flourishes most in freedom

The crucial prerequisite for the universities 'success - and thus also the universities' opportunities to contribute with answers to today's great challenges - is academic freedom, writes Rector Jens Ringsmose.

Cand.med. Stine Munk Hald - 18.03.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Association of antithrombotic drug use with risk of intracerebral haemorrhage"

Cand.scient. Rasmus Lübeck Christiansen - 11.02.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Clinical potential of radiotherapy plan adaptation using an MR accelerator"

M.Sc. Shno Koiek - 25.02.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Assessment of hearing abilities in noise in school-age children with normal hearing and early-childhood otitis media"

Cand.scient. Sabrina Mai Nielsen - 08.02.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Contextual factors in rheumatology: A PhD study within biostatistics and clinical epidemiology"

All COVID-19 restrictions at SDU to be lifted from 1 February

All of the current restrictions with corona pass, virtual exams, protective equipment and the call for working from home at universities will be lifted when 1 February 2022 rolls around.

Winter Bicycle Week 2022

In week 6 it is time to prepare your bike when SDU Moves saddles up for “BIKE TO WORK – THE WINTER BICYCLE WEEK” by the Danish Cyclist’s Federation. We bike the entire week from 7th-13th of February. Participation is FOR FREE, and you can win great prices!

SDU Takeover

SDU Takeover brings together a team of talented students who visit upper secondary schools in and around the Region of Southern Denmark to take over the teaching with exciting academic dissemination and dialogue at eye level.

SDU to establish a set of values

During the next few months, a task force will draft a set of values that SDU, among other things, can apply with regard to future cases of the liberty of SDU employees to conduct research, teach, discuss and express themselves as they please.

Cand. med. Niels Ove Illum - 04.02.2022 - ph.d.-forsvar

"Parents' assessment of disability in their children"

Extension of infection-preventing measures at higher-educational institutions

All of the current restrictions with corona passes, virtual exams, protective equipment and the call for working from home at universities have been extended until the end of January. On the upside, we have hopes of a normal study start in February.

Cand.med. Arnon Møldrup Knudsen - 03.02.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Prognostic and therapeutic implications of migrating tumor cells in glioblastomas"

SDU’s institutional plan has been submitted

SDU has submitted a plan to the Ministry of Higher Education and Science describing how the University intends to comply with the political agreement on more and better educational opportunities throughout Denmark. The content is largely identical to the draft presented to the Board in December. SDU wants to strengthen the University’s regional position, but this should not happen by reducing SDU’s student places in Odense.

Join the MediaTech Festival this summer

Media City Odense invites you to join the MediaTech Festival on June 1-3 2022 at DOK5000 in Odense. Here the entire media and media tech industry will meet for a 2.5-day conference with inspiration, new knowledge, debate and networking. The festival is relevant for anyone with an interest in media, communication, marketing, production and tech.

Cand. med. That Minh Pham - 21.01.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Association of inflammatory and radiological factors with development of post-traumatic osteoarthritis after acute intraarticular ankle fractures"

SDU’s climate centre is in the pipeline

In 2022, SDU’s climate centre will open under the name of SDU Climate Cluster. Compared to previous announcements, there are a few changes to the structure of the centre, which will function more as an interdisciplinary research cluster.

Cand. med. Sara Sponholtz Haugaard - 25.02.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"SENTIREC CERVIX - Sentinel node mapping with robotic assisted NIR fluorescent imaging and ICG in women with cervical cancer"

Mengfan (Alice) Wu - 14.01.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Investigating speech-in-noise outcome in older hearing-aid users using auditory profiling"

Do not use zExpense until after January 17th 2022

Until 17 January 2022 there is a ban on using zExpense for the settlement of travel and expenses to be included in SDU's accounts for 2022

Cand. scient. Simone Valentin Hansen - 14.01.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Impact of Molecular Heterogeneity in B cell malignancies"

Clinical professor Gitte Zachariassen - March 11, 2022 - Inaugural seminar

”Optimizing nutrition in preterm infants"

Cand. med. Amir Emamifar - 14.01.2022 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant cell arteritis-three challenges- consequences of the vasculitis process, osteoporosis and malignancy"

Dr. med. Mads Gustaf Jørgensen - 17.12.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Assessment and experimental treatment of breast cancerrelated lymphedema"

Cand. cur. Bettina Trettin - 20.12.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Improving management of patients with psoriasis using technology: a participatory design study"

Cand. med. Laura Sarkisian Jangaard - 26.11.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"The Use of First Aid Volunteers and Automated External Defibrillators in Out-of-Hospital-Cardiac-Arrest"

Cand. med. Emelie Hamotal Curovic Rotbain - 19.11.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Comorbidity and survival in chronic lymphocytic leukemia"

Cand. cur. Tine Møller Ikander - 17.12.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"End-of-life discussions during palliative chemotherapy"

Cand. scient. san. publ. Christina Mathilde Radl-Karimi - 18.11.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Coproducing healthcare with immigrant patients"

Cand. med. Karam Matlub Sørensen - 11.11.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Minimal invasive approach in the management of perianal suppuration disease"

Cand. med. Fredrikke Christie Knudtzen - 12.11.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Clinical aspects of Lyme Neuroborreliosis"

Cand. scient. med. Marcus Høy Hansen - 18.11.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Development of clinically applied next generation bioinformatics - Driven by the genomic heterogeneity of mantle cell lymphomas for evidence-based diagnostics, disease tracking and follow-up"

Cand. scient. Julia Katharina Klueber - 09.11.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Food-allergic patients: from phenotype to endotype for biomarker discovery"

Cand. med. Marianne Vogsen - 29.10.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"FDG-PET/CT in metastatic breast cancer - Accuracy, clinical impact, and response monitoring"

Cand. med. Christian Oliver Fallesen - 07.10.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Coronary Artery Healing after Optical Coherence Tomography Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Magmaris Bioresorbable Scaffold in Patients with Non-ST-Segment-Elevation Myocardial Infarction"

Cand. med. Cæcilie Crawley Larsen - 08.10.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Gluten sensitivity in a population perspective"

Cand. med. Bo Bregenhof - 16.11.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"The effect of targeted exercise on knee-muscle function in patients with persistent hamstring deficiency following ACL reconstruction"

Cand. med. Massar Omar - 08.10.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"The impact of Empagliflozin on cardiac function and hemodynamics in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction"

Attend the Staff Seminar 2021 at Department of Clinical Research

The Staff Seminar at Department of Clinical Research takes place at november 5th 2021 from 13.00 to 17.00

Camilla Hansen Nejstgaard - 17.09.2021 - ph.d.-forsvar

"Conflicts of interest in clinical research"

Clinical Professor Jess Lambrechtsen - 26.11.2021 - Inaugural seminar

"Stable” coronary artery disease and Cardiac CT

PhD Cup 2021

If you are passionate about communicating the research of your PhD project and have a hidden winner gene in you, then the PhD Cup may be something for you.

Cand.med. Karina Hjort-Pedersen - 27.09.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Performance of the prenatal screening program with focus on malformations in a 2-year period in a Danish region."

Cand.med. Jacob Volmer Stidsen - 27.08.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Individual treatment of type 2 diabetes"

Cand.scient. Mahdi Shamali - 19.08.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Families living with heart failure: An international study focusing on family functioning, family health and social support from nurses"

POSTPONED - Professor Oke Gerke og professor Antonia Zapf - 10.09.2021 - Inaugural seminar

”Biostatistics in diagnostic research: agreement, accuracy, and adaptive trials"

Cand.scient. Guillem Montamat Garcia - 25.06.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Elucidating novel mechanisms of immune tolerance in allergen specific immunotherapy: Lessons from comprehensive immune profiling and innovative data analysis in preclinical and patient-based studies"

New research leader at the Department of Pathology

On August 1st 2021, Associate Professor Kent Søe will take over as the new head of research at the Pathology Research Unit, Department of Clinical Research and Department of Pathology, Odense University Hospital.

Cand.scient. Anders Møller Jensen - 02.07.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Caring for patients with dementia in the acute setting – A qualitative study of patients with Alzheimer’s disease admitted to hospital"

Cand.med. Maise Høigaard Fredgart- 25.06.2021 - ph.d.-defence

"Importance of Left Atrial Size derived from non-contrast Cardiac Computed Tomography - A Danish Cardiovascular Screening Trial study"

Cand.med. MyDuyen (Millie) Nguyen Basu - 28.06.2021 - ph.d.-forsvar

"Beyond Skin Deep – Risk Predictors and Immune Pathomechanisms in Atopic Dermatitis and Asthma"

Cand.scient. Janni Jensen - 18.06.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Studies on human skeletal stem cells: relevance for pathophysiology and therapy of bone fragility"

Cand.scient. Kristina Magaard Koldby - 17.06.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Circulating tumor DNA and structural variation detection in patients with gastroesophageal cancer"

Cand.scient. Sabina Storbjerg Houmøller - 22.06.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Self-Reported Hearing Aid Effectiveness in Patients with Age-Related Hearing Loss"

Cand.scient. Anna Mejldal - 08.06.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Exploring Alcohol Use Disorders among Older Adults - An analysis of the Elderly Study, Danish National Surveys and Registers"

Cand.med. Mimmi Gillving - 18.06.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Beta-2-agonist treatment in painful polyneuropathy and factors with impact on the placebo response in randomized controlled trials"

Cand.med. Mustapha Itani - 11.06.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Diabetic Polyneuropathy - Prevalence, Diagnosis, Subtypes and Characteristics"

Farewell Symposium in honor of Professor Laszlo Hegedüs

September 17 - 2021 - A Journey Through half a Century of Medical Research

Cand.scient. Dalia Ayesh Hafez Ali - 15.06.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Studies on human skeletal stem cells: relevance for pathophysiology and therapy of bone fragility"

Cand.med. Christina Blanner Wagner - 19.04.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"The widowhood effect - Adverse effects on health when losing a spouse in old age"

Cand.scient. Anne Sofie Rex - 09.04.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Reflexive person-centeredness. A multi methods study of perspectives of the dementia-friendly hospital"

Cand.cur. Annemarie Toubøl - 09.04.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Reflexive person-centeredness. A multi methods study of perspectives of the dementia-friendly hospital"

SDU begins the reopening after Easter

On 22 March, the government presented an agreement on the reopening of Denmark. This means SDU can begin the reopening of the University and thus give more students and employees physical access to SDU's locations.

SDU begins the reopening after Easter

On 22 March, the government presented an agreement on the reopening of Denmark. This means SDU can begin the reopening of the University and thus give more students and employees physical access to SDU's locations.

SDU begins the reopening after Easter

On 22 March, the government presented an agreement on the reopening of Denmark. This means SDU can begin the reopening of the University and thus give more students and employees physical access to SDU's locations.

SDU begins the reopening after Easter

On 22 March, the government presented an agreement on the reopening of Denmark. This means SDU can begin the reopening of the University and thus give more students and employees physical access to SDU's locations.

SDU begins the reopening after Easter

On 22 March, the government presented an agreement on the reopening of Denmark. This means SDU can begin the reopening of the University and thus give more students and employees physical access to SDU's locations.

Cand.psych. Morten Ellegaard Hell - 19.03.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Clients matching themselves to treatment options: The selfmatch study"

Cand.med. Søren Andreas Just - 19.03.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Fibrocytes in early and longstanding Rheumatoid Arthritis. Fibrocytes in bone marrow, peripheral blood and synovial tissue. Association with clinical presentation, disease course and joint magnetic resonance imaging"

Cand.med. Benjamin Hoffmann-Petersen - 23.03.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"The course of childhood asthma - Epidemiologic risk factors and the role of serum Surfactant Protein D and Microfibrillar- Associated Protein 4"

Cand.med. Ditlev Nytoft Rasmussen - 26.03.2021 - ph.d.-forsvar

"Prognostic markers in alcohol-related liver disease"

Cand.med. Thomas Olsen - 05.03.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Cardiovascular implanted electronic device related infections - CIEDRI"

Cand.med. Maja Skov Kragsnæs - 23.03.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Type 1 diabetes in emerging adults: Exploring the role of parental support and individual strategies"

Cand.psych. Clea Bruun Johansen - 03.03.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Type 1 diabetes in emerging adults: Exploring the role of parental support and individual strategies"

Cand.med. Marie Westergaard-Nielsen - 12.03.2021 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Salivary gland carcinoma in Denmark 1990-2015: A national study with focus on diagnostic imaging, surgical treatment of the neck and prognosis"

Antonia Zapf is appointed adjunct professor at Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine

Antonia Zapf, Professor at the University Medical Center Hamburg Eppendorf, Germany, has been awarded the honorary title Adjunct Professor at the Research Unit of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine, Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, SDU.

Cand.med. Jeanette Krogh Petersen - 03.11.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Impact of genetic and epigenetic profiling on brain tumour diagnostics and association with immune cell composition in glioblastomas"

New stricter rules at SDU due to the development in the Corona infection

The Coronavirus unfortunately continues to spread in Denmark. The Prime Minister therefore presented at a press conference on 23 October a number of new restrictions, which must contain and limit the spread of the infection. As a result, SDU's management now introduces a number of measures that apply to all SDU's locations.

New stricter rules at SDU due to the development in the Corona infection

The Coronavirus unfortunately continues to spread in Denmark. The Prime Minister therefore presented at a press conference on 23 October a number of new restrictions, which must contain and limit the spread of the infection. As a result, SDU's management now introduces a number of measures that apply to all SDU's locations.

New stricter rules at SDU due to the development in the Corona infection

The Coronavirus unfortunately continues to spread in Denmark. The Prime Minister therefore presented at a press conference on 23 October a number of new restrictions, which must contain and limit the spread of the infection. As a result, SDU's management now introduces a number of measures that apply to all SDU's locations.

New stricter rules at SDU due to the development in the Corona infection

The Coronavirus unfortunately continues to spread in Denmark. The Prime Minister therefore presented at a press conference on 23 October a number of new restrictions, which must contain and limit the spread of the infection. As a result, SDU's management now introduces a number of measures that apply to all SDU's locations.

New stricter rules at SDU due to the development in the Corona infection

The Coronavirus unfortunately continues to spread in Denmark. The Prime Minister therefore presented at a press conference on 23 October a number of new restrictions, which must contain and limit the spread of the infection. As a result, SDU's management now introduces a number of measures that apply to all SDU's locations.

New stricter rules at SDU due to the development in the Corona infection

The Coronavirus unfortunately continues to spread in Denmark. The Prime Minister therefore presented at a press conference on 23 October a number of new restrictions, which must contain and limit the spread of the infection. As a result, SDU's management now introduces a number of measures that apply to all SDU's locations.

The Clinical Genome Center offers services for projects

At the moment the Center is able to provide a discount for all users within the region of Southern Denmark/SDU

Cand.med. Lotte Poulsen - 02.09.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Measuring Patient-reported Outcome (PRO) in Bariatric and Body contouring Surgery: How to enable the Potential of PRO in Improving todays Health Care"

Nurse, Cand.phil., Lærke Kjær Tolstrup - 14.09.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Patients Reported Outcomes for Symptom Management in Patients with Metastatic Malignant Melanoma receiving immunotherapy - design, execution, and evaluation of a randomized controlled trial"

Cand.med. Minna Riishede - 01.09.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Focused Ultrasound in Critically Ill Patients in Danish Emergency Departments"

Cand.med. Anna Stage Vergmann - 04.09.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"The Individually-Marked PanrEtinal laser phoTocoagUlation for proliferative diabetic retinopathy Study: IMPETUS 2018 - TREAT"

Cand.med. Shu Fang - 21.08.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Bioengineering of small diameter blood vessels for bypass surgery: Biocompatibility and in vivo functionality"

Dr. Chris Halling Dreyer - 28.08.2020 - ph.d.-forsvar

"Enhance bone regeneration and implant fixation by novel substitute with combined angiogenic and osteogenic factors in animal models"

Cand.med. Louise Skovgaard Londero - 25.08.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Fighting amputations of the lower limbs (FALL): From epidemiological risk identification to cost effective direct actions"

Cand.med. Peter Bank Petersen - 26.08.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Organ failure among acute adult patients at arrival to an Emergency Department Prevalence, prognosis and aetiology"

Cand.med. Thomas Bjørsum-Meyer - 24.08.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Long-term outcomes in patients with anorectal malformations"

Cand.scient.san. Rikke Faboe Larsen - 07.07.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Early initiated physical exercise in newly diagnosed patients with multiple myeloma"

Cand.pharm. Henry Kurniawan - 01.07.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Glutathione restricts serine metabolism to preserve regulatory T cell function"

Cand.med. Frederik Schaltz-Buchholzer - 12.06.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Neonatal vaccination with Bacille Calmette-Guérin strains: Effects during infancy"

Cand.med. Eivind Antonsen Segtnan - 15.06.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Network diaschisis and its quantification"

MA.Edu.Psych., RN Jette Marcussen - 23.06.2020 - ph.d.-forsvar

"Loss and Bereavement - A mental health perspective on children’s and young adults’ Double Bereavement of parental divorce and parental death"

Cand.med. Joanna Gesche - 25.05.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Endophenotyping patients of genetic generalized epilepsy - a population-based study"

Cand.med. Joanna Gesche - 25.05.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Endophenotyping patients of genetic generalized epilepsy - a population-based study"

Cand.med. Joanna Gesche - 25.05.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Endophenotyping patients of genetic generalized epilepsy - a population-based study"

Cand.med. Joanna Gesche - 25.05.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Endophenotyping patients of genetic generalized epilepsy - a population-based study"

Cand.med. Joanna Gesche - 25.05.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Endophenotyping patients of genetic generalized epilepsy - a population-based study"

Cand.med. Joanna Gesche - 25.05.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Endophenotyping patients of genetic generalized epilepsy - a population-based study"

Cand.med. Joanna Gesche - 25.05.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Endophenotyping patients of genetic generalized epilepsy - a population-based study"

Cand.med. Joanna Gesche - 25.05.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Endophenotyping patients of genetic generalized epilepsy - a population-based study"

Cand.med. Joanna Gesche - 25.05.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Endophenotyping patients of genetic generalized epilepsy - a population-based study"

Cand.med. Joanna Gesche - 25.05.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Endophenotyping patients of genetic generalized epilepsy - a population-based study"

Cand.med. Joanna Gesche - 25.05.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Endophenotyping patients of genetic generalized epilepsy - a population-based study"

Cand.med. Joanna Gesche - 25.05.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Endophenotyping patients of genetic generalized epilepsy - a population-based study"

Stéphane Bouchard is appointed adjunct professor at Research Unit for Telepsychiatry and E-mental Health

Cand.scient. Stine Asferg Petterson - 15.05.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Characterization of the immune microenvironment in glioblastomas with emphasis on the influence of hypoxia"

New adjunct professor in diabetes care and nursing

Bodil Rasmussen, Professor at Deakin University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Australia, has been awarded the honorary title Adjunct Professor at Steno Diabetes Center Odense and Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, SDU

Cand.scient. Maria Louise Elkjær - 06.05.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Multi-omics approach to explore the pathogenesis of progressive multiple sclerosis"

Cand.odont. Kasper Stokbro - 24.04.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Surgical accuracy and skeletal stability in inferior maxillary repositioning"

Finn Skårderud adjunct professor in eating disorders

Finn Skårderud will be adjunct professor at Research Unit in Psychiatry, SDU

Postponement of deadlines

In light of initiatives to constrain the spread of the corona virus, which includes that most public servants have temporarily been sent home, the Independent Research Fund Denmark postpones the application deadline from 26 March 2020 (12 noon) to Thursday 2 April 2020 (12 noon).

SDU are closing down

Information sent by e-mail March 12th at 00.01 am.

Cand.scient.san.publ. Malene Korsholm - 11.03.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Post robotic investment: Cost consequences and impact on length of stay for women with endometrial cancer"

Cand.med. Camilla Slot Mehlum - 24.04.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Diagnostic challenges in glottic neoplasia"

Michael Pedersen adjunct professor

Michael Pedersen is appointed Adjunct Professor in Radiology

Cand.scient.san. Louise Katrine Kjær Weile - 05.03.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Alcohol risk drinking in pregnancy: Associated outcomes and identification"

Cand.med. Sarah Seberg Diemar - 03-03-2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Antiepileptic Drugs and Metabolic Bone Disease"

Cand.med. Pia Iben Pietersen - 28.02.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Education, training and assessment in clinical thoracic ultrasound - The construction of a structured and evidence-based educational program in clinical thoracic ultrasound"

MD Inge Kristine Larsen Holden - 20.02.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Tuberculosis Treatment Outcome and Potential to Improve Treatment Success Rates in Denmark"

Cand.mag. Trine Printz - 29.01.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Standardization of the Phonetogram for Clinical and Research Purposes - Validating the phonetogram examination and monitoring of effects and side effects caused to the voice by non-malignant vocal cord lesions and transoral CO2 laser microsurgery"

Professor Hanne Kaae Kristensen - 21.02.2020 - Inaugural seminar

”Personalised rehabilitation in an everyday life perspective"

Cand.cur. Charlotte Nielsen - 17.01.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"The Kidney Transplantation Process - a participatory design study to explore patient involvement and how telehealth can support kidney recipients"

Opening seminar - FaCe

On the occasion of the opening of Family focused healthcare research Center (FaCe), Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark hereby invites you to attend an opening seminar

Cand.med. Martin Graversen - 31.01.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Implementation and response evaluation of Pressurized IntraPeritoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC) for peritoneal metastasis in Denmark"

Cand.med. Hanne Tanghus Olsen - 10.01.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Effect of non-sedation on mortality, morbidity and quality of life – the NONSEDA trial."

Cand.med. Kamilla Kannegård Karlsen - 31.01.2020 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Uterine Fibroids and Reproduction"

Cand.med. Alexander Steenberg Dastrup - 29.11.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Tranexamic acid, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and statins, and the risk of major cardiovascular events and death following total hip replacement surgery. A population based study from the Danish Hip Arthroplasty Register"

Cand.med. Katrine Lawaetz Kristensen - 13.12.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"The paradoxical protective effect of diabetes on abdominal aortic aneurysms, clinical and epidemiological studies"

New adjunct professor at Department of Clinical Research

Professor Kathleen Seidel has been appointed adjunct professor at Department of Neurosurgery, Odense University Hospital and Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark

Cand.med. Jon Axel Forsse - 20.12.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Monitoring and neuroprotection in cerebrovascular disease: Novel applications of microdialysis."

Cand.scient. Lars Andersen - 26.11.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Genomic Profiling of Hereditary Breast Cancer - Haplotype Analysis of BRCA1 and BRCA2 Founder Mutations - Mutational Landscapes of Familial Breast Cancers"

Cand.med. Ole Kristian Lerche Helgestad - 20.12.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Acute myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock. From epidemiology to translational science"

Cand.med. Anders Thomassen - 13.12.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Hybrid CT-angiography and 15O-water PET myocardial blood flow and flow reserve as a diagnostic tool in coronary artery disease"

Fernando Zampieri appointed Adjunct Professor

Fernando Godinho Zampieri has been appointed Adjunct Professor in critically ill patients and enhanced statistical models at the Faculty of Health Science for a period of five years. Fernando Godinho Zampieri will be associated with The Research Unit of Clinical Epidemiology

Cand.med. Aia Elise Jønch - 03.12.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Cognitive, behavioral and molecular correlates of the 15q11.2 copy number variants"

New adjunct professor Hagen Schmal

Hagen Schmal is appointed adjunct professor in traumatology at the orthopaedic research unit

Cand.scient. Kasper Rørdam Jensen - 08.11.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Improved Cone Beam image quality - a way to improve radiotherapy"

Cand.scient.san. Ditte Gommesen - 06.12.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Perineal Wound Healing and long-term Maternal Morbidity"

Cand.med. Anne Lindegaard Christiansen - 21.11.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Porphyria cutanea tarda: Relations to iron overload, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases and mortality"

Cand.med. Søren Leer Blindbæk - 08.11.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Aflibercept and navigate versus conversional laser in Diabetic macular edema (ADDENDUM)"

Cand.scient.san.publ. Ditte Søndergaard Linde - 28.11.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Connected2Care - One-way Text Message Interventions and Cervical Cancer Screening in Tanzania"

Cand.scient. Maria Ormhøj - 13.11.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Limiting antigen escape through optimized design and alternative antigen targeting of chimeric antigen receptor T-cells"

Adjunct professor Marcela V. Maus - 14.11.2019 - Inaugural seminar

"CAR T-cell therapy of cancer"

Inaugural seminar adjunct professor Anne Snowdon and adjunct professor Julia Reichelt

Department of Clinical Research and Odense University Hospital welcomes two new adjunct professors at an inaugural seminar november 1. 2019

Cand.med. Siavosh Tabatabaeifar - 30.10.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Mapping the genomic profile of oral cavity cancer"

Cand.med. Majken Munk Brønserud - 10.10.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) as performance indicators in lung cancer"

Cand.med. Issa Farah Issa - 27.09.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Structural Valve Dysfunction in Biological Heart Valve Prostheses. Clinical and prognostic importance"

Cand.med. Leen Baudewijn - 15.10.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Celiac disease viewed from insights in self-tolerance"

Cand.scient. Karina Vejrum Sørensen - 13.09.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Effects of delayed-release pine nut and olive oil as FFA1, FFA4 and GPR119 agonists on glucose tolerance, incretins and appetite"

Cand.med. Dlama Rasmussen - 08.10.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Barriers to scaling up access to HIV prevention, treatment and care in a politically unstable West African country: A historical perspective from Guinea-Bissau"

Clinical professor Bjarne Winther Kristensen - 27.09.2019 - Inaugural Seminar

“Brain tumor diagnosis and therapy in transition – from a histological to a 'histo-molecular' concept”

Cand.med. Kasper Klein - 20.09.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Antibacterial effects of drug loaded silicone based interpenetrating networks"

Cand.med. Helene Marie Moustgaard - 30.10.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Blinding in randomized clinical trials: a metaepidemiological investigation of the impact on effect estimates"

Cand.med. Thomas Vognbjerg Sydenham - 05.09.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Epidemiology and genomics of antimicrobial resistance in the Bacteroides fragilis group

Cand.med. Signe Bruun - 19.09.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Breastfeeding, breast milk components, cardiovascular health and growth in early childhood"

Cand.med. Jacob Stampe Frølich - 26.09.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

Cand.med. Line Bisgaard Jørgensen - 29.08.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Three-dimensional wound measurements of diabetic foot ulcers - Validation and application of a novel 3D wound camera for monitoring wound healing"

New adjunct professor Peter Tugwell

Professor Peter Tugwell is now adjunct professor in “Global Clinical Epidemiology” at the Research Unit of Rheumatology, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense University Hospital, Denmark

Adjunct professor Laura Punnett - 03.08.2019 - Inaugural Seminar

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Cand.med. Mette Herly - 15.08.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Vitamin D in reumatoid arthritis (RA): Disease activity, prognosis and cardiopulmonal co-morbidity in early DMARD-naïve patients, and patients followed up for 10 years"

Cand.med. Sambavy Nadaraja - 05.09.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Significance of geriatric and biological assessment for optimal treatment of older patients with cancer"

Cand.med. Helene Korvenius Nedergaaard - 23.08.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Effect of non-sedation on Post-Intensive Care Syndrome. Three sub-studies of the NONSEDA-trial."

Clinical professor Axel Diederichsen - 06.12.2019 - Inaugural seminar

"Importance of cardiac CT in prevention of heart disease"

Cand.med. Mike Allan Mortensen - 28.06.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Staging of prostate cancer using PET/CT"

Cand.med. Gitte Nyvang Hartmeyer - 28.06.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Parasitic Infections in Denmark: Diagnostics, Occurrence and Clinical Significance"

Cand.med. Ditte Beck Jepsen - 26.06.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"The potential role of whole-body vibration in the treatment of osteoporosis and the prevention of falls"

Cand.polit. Anne-Sophie Schwarz - 14.06.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"It works but is it worth it? An evaluation of a brief outreach alcohol intervention"

Cand.med. Rasmus Krøijer - 07.06.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Colon Capsule Endoscopy in colorectal cancer screening and colonic surveillance"

New adjunct professor at the Centre for Innovative Medical Technolocy (CIMT)

Professor and Scientific Director Anne Snowdon is a new adjunct professor of clinical supply chain innovation at the Centre for Innovative Medical Technology (CIMT)

Cand.scient. Samuel Joseph Daniels - 07.06.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Characterisation of the Extracellular Matrix Remodelling in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – An Exploration of a Translatable Biomarker"

Cand.med. Siv Lykke Jørgensen - 17.06.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Robotic surgery in endometrial cancer -A study of survival, complications and individualized functioning assessment"

Cand.med. Debbie Norring-Agerskov - 24.05.2019 - PhD Oral Defence Session

"Prediction of mortality in patients with hip fracture using biomarkers of common comorbiditites"

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The University of Southern Denmark has appointed Andrew Salzberg as adjunct professor to the Department of Plastic Surgery

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"Therapeutic and diagnostic aspects of IBD studied by remote ischaemic conditioning and biomarkers of extracellular matrix remodelling"

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"Treatment Duration and Fidelity in Therapy for Alcohol Use Disorders"

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"Device-related bloodstream infections and thrombosis caused by Staphylococcus aureus: Modelling pathogenesis and development of improved device materials"

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"All-cause mortality and cardiovascular risk in biochemically verified hyper- and hypothyroidism."

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"The clinical effects of eight weeks treatment with transcranial pulsed electromagnetic fields in Parkinson's disease"

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"Diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of early stage alcoholic liver disease"

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10 million DKK to support studies on the role of the hormone GLP-1 and the potential of GLP-1 like drugs to be used as a treatment for skeletal fragility in patients with osteoporosis or diabetes

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"Screening for osteoporosis"

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"Non-invasive test for fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C"

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"Implementation of national clinical guidelines and clinical quality registries to improve quality of cardiac rehabilitation"

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"Prehospital Infection Prevention and Control - A project on microbial contamination, guideline adherence and hygiene perception in the emergency medical service"

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Theme: Teaching for Active Learning - Employability

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"Statin use and risk of polyneuropathy"

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"Typing of pancreatic stellate cells and fibroblasts in the normal human pancreas and pancreatic cancer"

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"Longitudinal patient-reported outcomes in patients with multiple myeloma"

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"Congenital hyperinsulinism and early onset diabetes: Hunting genes in genetic disorders influencing insulin secretion and glucose levels using tissue microarrays and exome sequencing"

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"Oncological treatment strategies in older patients with metastatic colorectal cancer"

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"Dual energy computed tomography in the staging of rectal cancer"

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"Severely injured patients - Classification of severity and patient-reported outcome"

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"Contribution to stem cell based muscle restoration"

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"Cardiac Toxicity in Medical Treatment of Breast Cancer "

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"Towards a client-centred, evidence-based assistive technology service - An action research study"

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"Familial Multiple Sclerosis; from an epidemiological and clinical genetic point of view"

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"Diagnosis, prediction and prevention of chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy"

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.

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?

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?

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.

The New Year brings more waste sorting

2023 will be the year when we start sorting waste at the university. Initially, the new waste stations at SDU Odense will be rolled out from the start of next semester, and during the year the scheme will be implemented on the remaining campuses.