News from the Faculty of Health Sciences
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14.09.2026
New analysis points to low overdiagnosis in breast cancer screening
Overdiagnosis in breast cancer screening is less of a problem than previously thought, according to a new study from the University of Southern Denmark, Queen Mary University of London, the University of Copenhagen and the American Cancer Society.
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10.09.2026
Jesper Hallas honoured for a lifetime of research in pharmacology
Professor Jesper Hallas from the Department of Public Health has been awarded the BCPT Nordic Prize 2026 – a Nordic lifetime achievement award for researchers in pharmacology and toxicology.
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07.09.2026
How can you protect your child’s eyesight?
More screen time and less time outdoors may have a negative impact on children’s eyesight. But what can you actually do as a parent? Ophthalmologist and researcher Marianne Juul-Dam explains what to look out for and what research tells us about myopia in children.
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07.09.2026
Manimozhiyan Arumugam appointed Professor at SDU and OUH
New professor to strengthen research into the human gut microbiome by combining data science with experimental approaches to better understand disease and identify potential interventions.
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03.09.2026
New study shows that psychedelic drugs affect the brain differently
LSD, psilocybin and other psychedelic drugs are often considered as one group. But a new study shows that each drug affects the brain differently. The findings could have implications for the development of future treatments for mental health disorders.
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31.08.2026
Vitamin K and D supplementation may slow the progression of coronary artery calcification
Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark and Odense University Hospital have found that vitamin K2 and D3 supplementation slow the progression of coronary artery calcification in patients who already have severe atherosclerosis.
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24.08.2026
Thyroid cancer treatment increasingly tailored to the individual patient
In a review article published in The New England Journal of Medicine, a researcher from the University of Southern Denmark and Odense University Hospital takes stock of recent developments in thyroid cancer management
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19.08.2026
New insights into autism and the brain
By combining three different brain scans, researchers have gained new insight into the biological mechanisms associated with autism. The findings suggest that the dopamine system may play an important role in autism.
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13.08.2026
Southern Denmark takes first step in national dialogue on healthcare and life science
The University of Southern Denmark, the Region of Southern Denmark and Healthcare Denmark brought together stakeholders from across Southern Denmark to discuss the region’s strengths in healthcare and life science and how they can achieve greater international impact.
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11.08.2026
Sigurd Lauridsen appointed Professor of Mental Health Ethics at SDU
A new professorship will strengthen research into ethical issues in mental health and contribute to the development of knowledge that can improve the lives of people living with dementia, mental illness and their families.