Faculty of Health Sciences

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13.06.2025

Artificial intelligence is improving medical care at sea for seafarers

Researchers at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) are using artificial intelligence to raise the standard of medical care at sea. The technology strengthens patient safety, reduces the risk of misunderstandings and ensures clearer, more effective communication.

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Grant

12.06.2025

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’ quality of life and reduce the costs associated with bone fractures.

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Awards

03.06.2025

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

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EDUCATION

03.06.2025

SDU in partnership with Greenland: Master’s degree programme to strengthen nursing care

A new partnership between the Greenlandic Healthcare System, Ilisimatusarfik (the University of Greenland) and the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) aims to strengthen Greenland’s healthcare services through a part-time Master’s degree programme in Advanced Clinical Nursing. The first cohort of students will start in September.

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RESEARCH

27.05.2025

Digital platform for survivors of sexual assault aims to reduce barriers to support

Research from the University of Southern Denmark has led to a new version of voldtaegt.dk – a user-friendly platform for survivors of sexual assault and support providers

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News about names

23.05.2025

Professorship in Cognitive and Clinical Psychology: Vibeke Fuglsang Bliksted

Psychologist, Ph.D. Vibeke Fuglsang Bliksted has been appointed Professor of Cognitive and Clinical Psychology at the Department of Clinical Medicine, SDU, and Psychiatry in the Region of Southern Denmark. Her research focus is the development of new forms of treatment for social-cognitive difficulties, especially in young people with mental disorders.

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Research

23.05.2025

New research: Atherosclerosis shows similarities to tumour development

A new study from SDU and OUH shows that cells in atherosclerotic blood vessels grow in a way that resembles tumour development. The discovery provides new biological insights and may pave the way for treatment strategies.

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Research

14.05.2025

More people injured on e-bikes

E-bike accidents have risen by 76% over the past five years, according to new data from the University of Southern Denmark and Odense University Hospital. Wearing a bike helmet is a simple and cost-effective way to prevent particularly serious injuries.

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Forskning

14.05.2025

Targeted suicide training empowers nursing assistant students to act

New research from the University of Southern Denmark, the Centre for Suicide Research, and the Centre for Suicide Prevention shows that suicide prevention training for nursing assistant students enhances their ability to support people at risk of suicide. Suicide prevention training is now being tested in residential facilities.

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News about names

12.05.2025

Professor of Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease at SDU and OUH

The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) has appointed MD, PhD, MD. Casper Steenholdt to become clinical professor of medical gastroenterology with a special focus on chronic inflammatory bowel disease.

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