News from the Faculty of Health Sciences
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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.
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07.08.2026
The way we talk about physical activity matters in chronic illness
Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark, the University of Copenhagen and Central and West Zealand Hospital are calling for a more supportive and realistic approach when healthcare professionals talk to patients about physical activity.
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03.08.2026
Stine Bjerrum Møller appointed professor of clinical psychology and recovery in psychiatric practice at SDU
The new professorship will strengthen research into personal recovery and support the development of evidence-based, patient-centred psychological treatment, giving people with mental health problems better opportunities to live meaningful lives on their own terms.
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16.07.2026
Mikkel Brabrand to become new Head of the Department of Regional Health Research at SDU
Clinical Professor and Consultant in Emergency Medicine Mikkel Brabrand has been appointed Head of the Department of Regional Health Research at the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Southern Denmark. He will work to strengthen research, education and collaboration across the healthcare system.
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09.07.2026
SDU researchers to lead international expert group on pregnancy in people with chronic immune-mediated diseases
A new international expert group established by the scientific journal The Lancet Rheumatology will bring together the existing evidence and develop recommendations on fertility, family planning and reproductive health for people living with chronic immune-mediated diseases.
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25.06.2026
SDU continues efforts to inspire children to read through new five-year partnership
A new grant will ensure that the Every Word Matters (Alle Ord Tæller) initiative continues for another five years. At the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), researchers will help turn the knowledge gained during the project's first phase into new activities and resources designed to strengthen children's motivation to read.
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23.06.2026
University of Southern Denmark part of new EU Horizon project on the role of arts and culture in health and well-being
Arts and culture hold significant potential for promoting mental health, well-being and social connectedness across Europe – yet they are still far from being used systematically. A new European project aims to help change that.