2000+ researchers
27.000+ publications
- calculated between 2015-2020. 44% published as Open Access.
Osteoporosis must be detected earlier
With a DKK 10 million grant from NordForsk, researchers from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and Odense University Hospital (OUH) will use artificial intelligence to help general practitioners detect osteoporosis at an earlier stage. This could improve patients鈥� quality of life and reduce the costs associated with bone fractures.
SDU professor receives international award for groundbreaking drug research
Tore Bjerregaard Stage from Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Environmental Medicine recognised by US society for his work on understanding and preventing side effects of medicines
Research Project Explores How We Tell Stories About Travel Today
Associate Professor Rune Graulund from Center for American Studies, Department of Culture and Language, has received more than DKK 6 million from Independent Research Fund Denmark for the research project "Writing Travel in the Twenty-First Century: Mobility and Authenticity in the Planetary Emergency". The project examines how contemporary travel is described and shared. The project looks at both traditional travel writing鈥攍ike books鈥攁nd newer digital formats such as blogs and social media.
Cracking the Code of Rare Diseases
Blindness, obesity, infertility, extra fingers, kidney problems and more: the rare ciliopathic diseases are serious. Scientists know about 35 of them, but there is still no cure. SDU researcher Narcis-Adrian Petriman wants to change that, and the Novo Nordisk Foundation is supporting him with DKK 11.4 million.
New project explores how the Crimean War shaped Scandinavia
Professor Rasmus Glenth酶j from the Department of Culture and Language receives just over DKK 6 million from Independent Research Fund Denmark for the project "The Crimean War and Scandinavia (CRIMESCAN)", which examines the influence of the Crimean War (1853-1856) on nationalism, politics and war in Scandinavia in the 1850s.
New grant for research into the moral dilemmas of extreme wealth
Associate Professor Lasse Nielsen from the Department of Design, Media and Educational Science receives more than DKK 6 million from Independent Research Fund Denmark to the research project "The Morality of Extreme Wealth", which examines the moral aspects of extreme moral challenges that arise in a society with extreme wealth.
New blood test to detect hidden liver disease
A new research project supported by DKK 15.6 million from Innovation Fund Denmark aims to develop a blood test capable of predicting severe fatty liver disease. Professor Maja Thiele from SDU is a key contributor.
New clinical professor of haematology at Odense University Hospital and SDU
As of 1 September 2025, Kim Theilgaard-M枚nch, MD, Consultant, has been appointed Clinical Professor of Haematology at Odense University Hospital (OUH) and the Department of Clinical Medicine at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU).
New artificial intelligence to save lives by detecting hidden cardiovascular disease in time
Researchers at the University of Southern Denmark and Odense University Hospital are working on developing an artificial intelligence system capable of detecting severe atherosclerosis before symptoms appear. They have just received DKK 15.2 million from the Innovation Fund to bring the project to life.
Thomas Emil Andersen appointed Professor of Medical Microbiology
Thomas Emil Andersen's interdisciplinary research in microbiology will continue in the new position, and his experience from the past 20 years will help lift OUH and SDU's research and innovation strategy.
S枚ren M枚ller appointed professor of biostatistics 麻豆社区
S枚ren M枚ller is affiliated with the Department of Public Health 麻豆社区. He conducts research in translational biostatistics, where he works to implement advanced statistical methods in clinical and epidemiological research. His current work focuses primarily on four areas.
Dissertation on medical measuring instruments
Cand.scient.oecon Oke Gerke has defended his doctoral dissertation at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Southern Denmark.
New EU Project to Investigate the Health Effects of Noise and Ultrafine Particles
An EU-funded research project aims to address a growing concern: the combined health effects of noise pollution and ultrafine particles, which are present in urban environments across the globe.
When Design was made in Denmark
Professor Anders V. Much, Department of Design, Media and Educational Science, has received more than DKK 3 million from the Augustinus Foundation for a project examining how knowledge about Denmark's design and production history, cultural heritage and sustainable education can be improved.
New initiative to ensure a better start for vulnerable pregnant women and their children
The BLOOM project aims to use new technology and improved cross-sector collaboration to create better future opportunities for children in Denmark.
Henrik Frederiksen has been appointed Clinical Professor in Haematology.
This professorship entails that Henrik Frederiksen will take on the role of research leader for the haematology field. The position has been established as a joint appointment between the Department of Clinical Research at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and the Department of Haematology at Odense University Hospital (OUH).
Thomas Stauffer Larsen appointed clinical professor of haematology
The professorship is newly established and centred on the treatment of lymphoma. Professorships have been established as a combination position between the Department of Clinical Research, the University of Southern Denmark and the Department of Haematology at Odense University Hospital.
New Professor of Clinical and Translational Proteomics
Hans Christian Beck has been appointed professor in a newly established professorship in clinical and translational proteomics in a combination position between the Department of Clinical Medicine, the Research Unit for Clinical Biochemistry, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and Odense University Hospital (OUH)
Professor of Genetics at Sygehus Lilleb忙lt
Cand.scient., Ph.D. Klaus Brusgaard has been appointed Professor and Research Leader at the Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Research Unit for Clinical Genetics, Sygehus Lilleb忙lt, Vejle.
Kristine Bj酶rndal appointed professor
Kristine Bj酶rndal, PhD, has been appointed Clinical Professor and Head of Research at the Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Southern Denmark, and Department of ORL - Head and Neck Surgery & Audiology, Odense University Hospital.
Mark Bremholm Elleb忙k appointed clinical professor in Paediatric and IBD surgery
On July 1, 2024, Senior Consultant, PhD, Mark Bremholm Elleb忙k is appointed Clinical Professor in a combined position between the Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and Department of Surgery A, Odense University Hospital (OUH).
Three SDU researchers receive Fyens Stiftstidende鈥檚 research award
Three SDU professors 鈥� Kurt Klaudi Klausen, Anna Paldam Folker and N. Asger Mortensen 鈥� received the annual research award from Fyens Stiftstidende on Thursday, 16 November. The honour comes with DKK 25,000 for each researcher.
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship for Chemistry
Understanding the new oxidative paradigm of biomass waste upcycling 鈥� LyticPol
International recognition for football fitness and football professor Peter Krustrup
UEFA has awarded a Gold Award for "Best Social Initiative" to the Football Fitness U90 Training Camp, a project developed by SDU and DBU Bornholm.
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