News from the Faculty of Health Sciences
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20.02.2026
Top football researcher appointed at the University of Southern Denmark
International expert in football research and performance analysis to strengthen SDU’s research in elite football and talent development.
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19.02.2026
Newly discovered virus linked to colorectal cancer
Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark have identified a new virus in a common gut bacterium. The virus is found significantly more often in patients with colorectal cancer.
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16.02.2026
Mads Hvid Aaberg Poulsen appointed clinical professor of urology at SDU
The professorship will strengthen research into prostate cancer and contribute to the development of more precise diagnostics and targeted treatment. The aim is to bring clinical practice, research and education even closer together in Esbjerg.
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05.02.2026
New professor aims to strengthen patient-centred liver disease research
Mette Munk Lauridsen has been appointed Professor of Internal Medicine with a specialisation in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Southern Denmark. Her day-to-day clinical work is based at Esbjerg and Grindsted Hospital.
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05.02.2026
A new national centre to advance experimental disease research
An advanced centre for genetically modified mice, physiological measurements and surgical disease models is being established with funding of DKK 22 million from the Novo Nordisk Foundation – and will be open to all researchers.
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29.01.2026
One session of advice just as effective as rehab for many older patients
A new Danish study shows that extended rehabilitation programmes don't necessarily lead to better outcomes than a single advisory session.
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29.01.2026
Health Innovation Day highlighted research with real-world impact
At Health Innovation Day 2026, researchers, foundations and health sector stakeholders gathered at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) to explore how health research can create societal value. A newly announced national agreement on innovation provided a timely backdrop for the day's discussions.
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21.01.2026
Women’s health must be prioritised in sport
A new set of 56 international injury prevention recommendations highlights the specific risks and needs of female athletes. Merete Møller, a researcher at the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, was part of the steering committee behind the recommendations.The University of Southern Denmark moves up to second place in the ShanghaiRanking 2025.
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15.01.2026
Insight: Why research into women’s health matters
What does a lack of knowledge about women’s health actually mean? Here are five clear answers to why both research and the healthcare system must focus more on women’s health – with insights from Professor Lone Kjeld Petersen, Professor of Gynaecology and Obstetrics at the University of Southern Denmark.
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14.01.2026
Innovation in health: From idea to impact
Health Innovation Day 2026 brings together funders, researchers and frontrunners for a day focused on turning research into real-world solutions – and on finding inspiration for how research can make a tangible difference in practice.