Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of Health Sciences Our vision is to help promote health. We focus our efforts on developing healthcare in a broad sense. Research About the research at Health Sciences that will contribute to improving human health. More about our research Education We offer a wide range of education programmes within health sciences. List of education programmes About SUND Learn more about the strategies, vision and organisation at Health Sciences. Contact us Jobs at SUND Vacant positions Do you want to be a part of SUND? See current vacancies at Health Sciences. Read more Load more News News about names 07.05.2025 Per Fischer appointed adjunct professor of biomedical innovation at SDU The Faculty of Health Sciences at SDU has appointed Per Fischer as adjunct professor of innovation at the Department of Molecular Medicine (IMM). With this appointment, the faculty strengthens its strategic focus on translational research and commercialisation of academic discoveries. Read article Research 05.05.2025 Fractures are more costly in people with type 1 diabetes New research from the University of Southern Denmark shows that healthcare costs are higher for people with fractures if they have type 1 diabetes. Greater focus on prevention could help bring these costs down. Read article Forskning 02.05.2025 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. Read article Forskning 29.04.2025 SDU researchers contribute to ensuring good reporting of research Good research is not just about what is discovered; it’s equally about how the findings are reached and described. Three researchers from the University of Southern Denmark have assisted in updating the key reporting guidelines in health research. Read article Research 24.04.2025 New insight: Why only some develop liver disease from the same genetic condition An international team of researchers, including participants from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), has used advanced technology to uncover why only some patients with a hereditary liver disease go on to develop serious illness. The results have now been published in Nature. Read article News about names 24.04.2025 The new professor wants to strengthen research in the fight against aggressive brain cancer Helge Thisgaard will be appointed Professor of Medical Physics at the Research Unit for Nuclear Medicine, Department of Clinical Medicine, SDU and OUH on 1 May 2025. Read article Teaching 10.04.2025 Teaching and learning in focus: SUND lecturers gain new inspiration The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is making a strategic effort to enhance the quality of teaching. The aim is to strengthen students’ academic proficiency and collaboration skills – key competences for the labour market of the future. Read article 10.04.2025 Occupational health and safety at sea in focus as new research unit launches The Department of Public Health at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) has established the Research Unit for Maritime Health and Technology (MHT) to strengthen interdisciplinary research on maritime working conditions, technology and diversity. Read article News about names 07.04.2025 New clinical professor of haematology at Odense University Hospital and SDU As of 1 September 2025, Kim Theilgaard-Mönch, 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). Read article Research 03.04.2025 Osteoporosis is as costly to society as cancer A new study from the University of Southern Denmark shows that the disease costs Danish society 15 billion Danish kroner annually. Prevention could significantly reduce the economic burden. Read article Share on Facebook X Linkedin Email Copy link
