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The Novo Nordisk Foundation has decided to reimburse the extra costs institutions incur when Foundation grant recipients take parental leave. The aim is to promote #diversity and equal opportunities for everyone in the labour market.

Novo Nordisk Foundation increases support for parental leave to promote diversity and equal...

In Denmark, leave in connection with the birth of a child can pose a financial challenge for research institutions. The institutions are burdened with additional salary costs since these are only...

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We have granted DKK1.5 billion (USD200 million) for the establishment of the Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme. The aim of the Programme is to develop a fully functional, fault tolerant and generally applicable quantum computer. #quantum

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme

This is "The Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme" by Novo Nordisk Fonden on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who…

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A grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation of up to 300 million euro now enables the establishment of a major international research center focused on stem cell medicine.

New international research center to drive future stem cell-derived medicines - Novo Nordisk Fonden

Stem cell medicine is delivering hope for new treatments across many currently untreatable diseases. Stem cells are found throughout the human body and are critical for a healthy life. Recent...

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Four scientists receive prestigious prize from the NNF. The scientists have played instrumental roles in the development of the mRNA vaccine from @BioNTech_Group , which has proven 95% effective against #COVID19 .

Four scientists receive the Novo Nordisk Prize for their combined contributions to COVID-19 mRNA...

The Novo Nordisk Foundation is awarding the Novo Nordisk Prize to pioneering researchers Professor Katalin Karikó, Professor Drew Weissman, Professor Uğur Şahin and Dr. Özlem Türeci for their...

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With a grant from the NNF of DKK 1.5 billion, researchers at the Niels Bohr Institute of @koebenhavns_uni will strive to do what the technology giants and major powers around the world have not yet succeeded in doing: building a full-scale generally applicable #quantum computer.

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Denmark’s first fully functional generally applicable quantum computer will be available in 2034. This is the objective of the ambitious Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme that is being launched in collaboration with @koebenhavns_uni .

Major investment for developing Denmark’s first fully functional quantum computer - Novo Nordisk...

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The 2020 Novozymes Prize is being awarded to Professor Detlef Weigel for his outstanding research contributions that have led to groundbreaking new knowledge of the genetic structure of plants. The Prize is accompanied by DKK 3 million. #Science #research

Prize recipient: plants need special help to survive climate change - Novo Nordisk Fonden

The trajectory of global climate change will strongly affect the ability of plants to grow. However, contrary to what one might think, the plants in the hottest regions will not always be those...

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded €84.7 million for establishing the world’s first interdisciplinary research center aimed at developing knowledge and technology that can be used to capture and recycle carbon dioxide (CO2).

New research center will find solutions to reduce CO2 in the atmosphere and convert it into...

CO2 in the atmosphere is one of the main causes of man-made climate change. Seriously curbing the rise in global temperature requires more than reducing emissions of CO2. We must also extract CO2...

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NNF and the @broadinstitute of @MIT and @Harvard announced today the launch of a new Center for Genomic Mechanisms of Disease, an initiative that will accelerate efforts to mine genetic data for insights into disease mechanisms.

Novo Nordisk Foundation and Broad Institute

Novo Nordisk Foundation and Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard launch new research center for genomic mechanisms of disease. Supported by a $47.5 million commitment…

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Carsten Mueller, Associate Professor, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen is receiving a grant of DKK 10 million over the next 5 years.

Grant for investigating the dynamics of the largest carbon store in soil - Novo Nordisk Fonden

When discussion turns to CO2, most people think of the atmosphere and global warming. However, this does not apply to Carsten Mueller, Associate Professor, Department of Geosciences and Natural...

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Denmark is among the world leaders in #diabetes treatment and #insulin production. One of the people behind all this is Hans Christian Hagedorn. Stay tuned in December, where we every week release a new episode about HC Hagedorn's life. @novonordisk

Hans Christian Hagedorn – Captain for life – Episode 1 – “Setting...

Denmark is among the world leaders in diabetes treatment and insulin production. One of the people behind all this is Hans Christian Hagedorn. As the captain of…

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A 7-year grant has encouraged a top Australian researcher to move to Denmark, where he has even better opportunities to study how particles behave in the gut. His arrival strengthens research in this field in Denmark in both the short and long term.

Top researcher moving to Denmark: “Opportunities here are greater than in many other places” - Novo...

The internationally renowned Professor Ben Boyd from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia will soon board a plane bound for Denmark, where he will be based at the University of Copenhagen for...

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Supported by a $47.5 million commitment from the Foundation, the Center will facilitate close collaborations between the @broadinstitute and Danish researchers investigating the #genetics and gene regulation of common complex disease.

Novo Nordisk Foundation and Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard launch new research center for...

Cambridge, MA and Copenhagen Denmark (September 15, 2021)—The Novo Nordisk Foundation and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard announced today the launch of the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for...

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded up to DKK 250 million to Statens Serum Institut @SSI_dk in connection with the establishment of a national COVID-19 test centre. #COVID19dk #COVID19

The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded up to DKK 250 million to Statens Serum Institut (SSI) in...

The grant will be used for buying and setting up the necessary equipment and infrastructure at SSI, and as a supplement for the costs associated with testing. Test activities will be launched...

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Novo Nordisk Foundation grants DKK 50 million to strengthen emergency relief efforts in response to the conflict in #Ukraine . The grant will be distributed among international relief organisations present in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.

Novo Nordisk Foundation gives DKK 50 million to strengthen emergency relief efforts in response to...

The funds will target efforts to help people who have fled the country, internally displaced people, and other vulnerable groups still living in Ukraine. The grant of DKK 50 million is therefore not...

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Professor Daniel J. Drucker is receiving the 2019 EASD–Novo Nordisk Foundation Diabetes Prize for Excellence for his outstanding research on gut hormones, which has led to pioneering discoveries and the development of life-changing therapies. #Research

Prize recipient’s research has led to the development of life-changing therapies for people with...

Three decades ago, only a small number of researchers talked about gut hormones. Today, many people view these hormones as building blocks for developing new therapies to confront the obesity and...

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Together with @novoholdings , the NNF has embarked on a journey to make #biotechnology a spearhead for the #greentransition of society. We are committed to doing our part – all the way from ground-breaking ideas to delivery of solutions.

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#India is in the midst of a humanitarian crisis and the hospitals lack the capacity to handle a rising number of patients. NNF grants DKK 10 million for the establishment of four emergency hospitals and a number of mobile hospital units. #covidassistance

The Novo Nordisk Foundation supports emergency hospitals in India as a result of the COVID-19...

India currently experiences the highest infection rates in the world, and the Indian Government has appealed to the world community for assistance in order to get through the crisis. The Novo Nordisk...

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Multiresistant bacteria is the biggest current threat to human health. Therefore, we need to drive further innovation in antibiotics development. A new @BCG and @wef report suggests that a subscription payment model could be the solution. #AMR #antibiotics

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A new quantum computing programme will pave the way for technologies and scientific breakthroughs that can contribute to solving major societal challenges. #quantumcomputing

Strong research traditions help Denmark to take a leading position within quantum computing - Novo...

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Watch episode 2 of our series on Denmark’s diabetes pioneer Hans Christian Hagedorn. #diabetes #insulin @novonordisk @Novozymes @novoholdings

Hans Christian Hagedorn - Captain for life - Episode 2 - "Mutiny"

When Hans Christian Hagedorn and August Krogh revolutionised the treatment of diabetes in 1923, the profits from sales made by Nordisk Insulinlaboratorium would…

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Copenhagen-based research center is awarded up to DKK 1 billion (€134.2 million) from the Novo Nordisk Foundation to support research toward innovative approaches to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cardiometabolic diseases. @Metabolcenter

Massive investment in fundamental cardiometabolic research addresses a growing global public health...

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Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen, Executive VP, Head of R&D- Chief Scientific Officer at @novonordisk , will take up the position as CEO of the Novo Nordisk Foundation effective from 1 March 2021. He will replace Birgitte Nauntofte, who has been the CEO since 2009.

Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen appointed as new CEO of the Novo Nordisk Foundation - Novo Nordisk Fonden

“Mads is one of the most competent and committed persons I know, and I am extremely happy that he has agreed to take on the important task of leading the activities of the Foundation in the years to...

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The Danish Ministry of Health and the Novo Nordisk Foundation have decided to establish the Centre for Childhood Health. This long-term initiative will contribute to promoting healthy weight and well-being among children in Denmark. @DKsundhed

Brostrøm and Grønbæk to lead new Centre for Childhood Health - Novo Nordisk Fonden

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We are in the midst of the 2nd quantum revolution. The first gave us transistors, lasers , nuclear power etc. Lene Oddershede talks more about what the 2nd revolution could lead to and the challenges ahead of this revolution in the video below. #quantum

Denmark’s first fully functional generally applicable quantum...

This is "Denmark’s first fully functional generally applicable quantum computer will be available in 2034" by Novo Nordisk Fonden on Vimeo, the home…

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For more than 30 years, bioinformatician Peer Bork has developed and shared analysis tools that can help solve problems related to #health , the #environment and #climate . For this he is receiving the 2021 Novozymes Prize.

Pioneering bioinformatician receives prize for sharing his scientific tools - Novo Nordisk Fonden

Molecular data in life sciences bring huge opportunities for deeper understanding of life, but they need to be digested, organized and analysed in order to be utilized by researchers worldwide. And...

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded DKK 428 million (57m Euros) to researchers at different career stages whose research will contribute to new discoveries and solutions within health, disease and sustainability. #research

44 research leaders share DKK 428 million for projects within health, disease and sustainability -...

What happens when parents pass on their DNA to their children? This is among the fundamental questions on human genetics that one of the Foundation’s new grant recipients will address in a research...

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation plans to increase annual grant payouts fourfold over the next 5 years. #fm18 #poldk #uddpol

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Throughout a long career, Professor Jens Juul Holst has made discoveries that have strongly influenced how people with obesity or type 2 diabetes are treated today. Now he is receiving the 2023 Novo Nordisk Foundation Lecture prize.

Researcher receives prize for huge contribution to modern treatment of diabetes and obesity - Novo...

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Professor Molly Stevens is receiving the 2023 Novo Nordisk Prize for her pioneering work in innovative bioengineering approaches to pursue the vision of solving key problems in regenerative medicine and biosensing.

Prof. Molly Stevens receives the Novo Nordisk Prize – Understanding how materials and biology...

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Millions of people die every year from airborne diseases such as tuberculosis and influenza. This is why we - together with @UCPH_Research - are establishing a state-of-the-art research and vaccine development initiative. We are committing up to DKK 1.8 billion to generate new…

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Henrik Toft Sørensen, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology, @AarhusUni and @AUHdk , is receiving the 2023 Marie and August Krogh Prize, accompanied by DKK 1.5 million, in recognition of his major contribution to epidemiological research.

Danish pioneer awarded Marie and August Krogh Prize - Novo Nordisk Fonden

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Follow Episode 2 "If you don't fix this" of this advent calender from the Novo Nordisk Foundation "The Story of GLP-1".

The Story of GLP-1. "If you don't fix this". Episode 2

In an office in Bagsværd near Copenhagen, young biotechnologist Lotte Bjerre Knudsen has been made project manager for a promising, but uncertain project of…

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Chemistry professor at the University of Oxford Carol Robinson discovered how to characterize proteins in cell membranes by sending them into a mass spectrometer in a giant soap bubble. Now she is receiving the 2019 Novozymes Prize of DKK 3 million.

Prize recipient made proteins float in soap bubbles - Novo Nordisk Fonden

Carol Robinson’s journey into the world of research was quite unusual. Working on mass spectrometry as a lab technician at Pfizer in Kent, United Kingdom, she started studying chemistry through...

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International collaboration is the way forward if we are going to solve the biggest #health problems in the world today. As Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen explains in this video, that is why the NNF is moving towards more internationalisation in its efforts. @broadinstitute

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Watch episode 3 of our series on Denmark’s diabetes pioneer Hans Christian Hagedorn. #diabetes #insulin #history @novonordisk @novoholdings

Hans Christian Hagedorn - Captain for life - Episode 3 - "Keelhauled"

In 1933, with Hans Christian Hagedorn as the undisputed captain, Nordisk Insulinlaboratorium seems unstoppable. Although arch rival Novo is a constant impediment,…

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To mitigate the effects of the earthquake in southern Türkiye and Syria, we are supporting the life-saving emergency operations in north-west Syria with DKK 5 million. The two organisations @danskrodekors and @DRC_ngo each receive DKK 2.5 million in support. #earthquakeinturkey

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NNF has just awarded DKK 370 million under its long-term Research Leader Programme, which targets talented researchers at three career stages. The #research will contribute to new discoveries within fields including #health , #disease and #sustainability .

38 research leaders receive DKK 370 million to make new discoveries within health and sustainabil...

38 research leaders have been awarded grants under the Novo Nordisk Foundation Research Leader Programme. One project the grants will fund aims to discover new knowledge on how viruses such as...

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The Foundation increased its grant-giving activities in 2021, awarding DKK 8.8 billion (€1.2 billion) for purposes benefitting society – around DKK 3 billion more than in 2020.

Novo Nordisk Foundation awarded grants of DKK 8.8 billion for scientific, humanitarian and social...

The Foundation supported a wide range of initiatives, primarily within research, education and innovation, as well as humanitarian and social purposes, awarding grants to 617 projects. Many of the...

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Together with the @Carlsbergfondet , we have donated DKK 17.5m to establish a consortium comprising the Danish state, Carlsberg, Ørsted and Ree Holding, to ensure production of ethanol for disinfectants during the crisis. #COVID19dk #covid19 #dkpol #sundpol

Emergency production of ethanol to contribute to combating virus transmission - Novo Nordisk Fonden

The world market for supplying several key components to the healthcare system and society in general is under pressure. Denmark therefore needs to increase its domestic production in several areas...

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Denmark’s largest foundation, The Novo Nordisk Foundation, has awarded a grant of EUR 100 million to DTU Biosustain, paving the way for the development of new sustainable consumer products and strengthening Danish biotechnology research. #research #biotechnology #dtu

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Universities Denmark and six private foundations that fund research have entered into an agreement that strengthens the transparency of how the foundations contribute to research at the universities and defines a clear basis for allocating costs between universities and…

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Søren Nedergaard, Deputy Director and Head of the Rector’s Office at the University of Copenhagen, has been appointed as Chief of Staff for the Novo Nordisk Foundation, effective from 1 March.

Novo Nordisk Foundation hires Deputy Director from the University of Copenhagen as its new Chief of...

Søren Nedergaard has served as Deputy Director and Head of the Rector’s Office at the University of Copenhagen since 2018, where his responsibilities have included servicing the Executive Management...

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation is renewing its support for research infrastructure. Longer grant period and two new funding programmes provide increased opportunities to strengthen Danish research communities within the natural and technical sciences, health sciences and…

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Nordisk’s victory over Novo in the Supreme Court in 1941 and the Allied victory over Germany in 1945 gives Hans Christian Hagedorn what he wants. However, the victories are bittersweet. Watch the last episode of our series on HC Hagedorn. @novonordisk

Hans Christian Hagedorn - Captain for life - Episode 4 - "Stranded"

Nordisk’s victory over Novo in the Supreme Court in 1941 and the Allied victory over Germany in 1945 gives Hans Christian Hagedorn what he wants. However,…

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The NNF has awarded a grant of DKK 10 M to @hirenj of @cphglyco for a project that will map the body’s cellular regulation and production of sugar molecules. The grant is one of eight new grants under our Data Science Investigator Programme. @UCPH_health

Substantial grant for decoding the third language of life - Novo Nordisk Fonden

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Anne Osbourn is receiving the 2023 Novozymes Prize for her pioneering work that has opened the possibility of producing important drugs in greater volumes and improving the natural defence systems of plants.

Plant scientist and poet Anne Osbourn receives prestigious Novozymes Prize - Novo Nordisk Fonden

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Professor Ruth Loos is the first recipient of the new Obesity Prize for Excellence established by the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) and the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The Prize is accompanied by DKK 2 million. Four other researchers also receive awards.…

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A Laureate Research Grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation will enable outstanding Belgian researcher and professor Ruth Loos to return to Europe and settle in Denmark after working in New York City for many years.

Major grant enables top researcher to put down roots in Denmark - Novo Nordisk Fonden

For 19 years, Belgian professor and researcher on obesity Ruth Loos has conducted her research outside Europe – most recently at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. She has...

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Biology can provide powerful solutions to many of today’s #climate and #sustainability challenges, but implementing them comes with its own set of issues. Regulatory frameworks and approval processes need to catch up with the new biological possibilities.

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Denmark’s researchers and innovators will soon have access to vast supercomputing power, state-of-the-art software, and world-leading expertise to help realise the potential of AI technology across industries from healthcare and life science to the green transition. The Novo…

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation is excited to announce the four themes of its Challenge Programme 2025. The Programme addresses some of the major challenges facing society and the planet at large. It has a total budget of DKK 480 million (€64.3 million) and is now open for…

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Michael Kjær is receiving the 2020 Hagedorn Prize for research that has created pioneering new knowledge on rehabilitation and retraining after injuries. The Prize is accompanied by DKK 1.5 million.

Sports physician receives major prize - Novo Nordisk Fonden

Michael Kjær, Clinical Professor, Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen and Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital has used most of his research career and life seeking to unders...

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People of South Asian descent have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but a lack of research means we don’t understand why. Shivani Misra, this year’s winner of the Precision Diabetes Medicine Award, given jointly by the European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes and…

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CEO of the Novo Nordisk Foundation, Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen, is part of an Independent #Scientific Expert Group which have given recommendations to the #G7 for responding to the current #pandemic .

Cut red tape to stop the rise of Covid variants, renowned British scientists tell G7 leaders

Read the full open letter from 12 experts calling for the elimination of 'unnecessary bureaucracy' around vaccines and therapies

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With support from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the Danish National Archives will use artificial intelligence (AI) to transcribe old church records and build a multigenerational registry of family relationships for Danes born as far back as 1920.

Artificial intelligence will transcribe the family relationships of Danes and strengthen research -...

Denmark and the other Nordic countries are internationally recognized for the quality and completeness of their health registries, biobanks and archives, which have provided valuable insight into...

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded a 5-year grant of DKK 700 million to the @uni_copenhagen . The purpose of the grant is to enable the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research to pursue a new ambitious scientific vision.

DKK 700 million to further strengthen Denmark’s leading position in protein research - Novo Nordisk...

Proteins are essential building blocks of life and tirelessly control essentially all functions of our bodies. Consequently, understanding the fundamental properties of proteins, including how...

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Today, HRH Crown Prince Frederik visited the Novo Nordisk Foundation to mark the 100th anniversary of Professor August Krogh’s Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine.

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded 44 grants of up to DKK 10 million each to research leaders at different stages of their careers at universities, hospitals and other research institutions throughout Denmark and in the other Nordic countries.

The Novo Nordisk Foundation awards DKK 413 million to 44 research leaders at different stages of...

The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded 44 grants of up to DKK 10 million each to outstanding research leaders at different stages of their careers at universities, hospitals and other research...

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FOLKEMØDET 2023: Novo Nordisk Fonden, @DanskErhverv og @DanskIndustri stiller skarpt på #biosolutions . Mød os på BIOScenen og i BIOloungen, når vi - sammen med en lang række partnere - undersøger det enorme potentiale, der ligger i klimavenlige produkter og løsninger, der er…

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Hanna Line Jakobsen to lead Novo Nordisk Foundation’s awarding of grants for social and humanitarian purposes.

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Ny satsning skal bane vejen for mange flere start-ups inden for life science i Danmark #dkforsk #dkbiz #dkpol

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Overlæge og professor Hans Erik Bøtker modtager Marie og August Krogh Prisen 2018 for sin forskning inden for hjertesygdomme. #dkforsk #dksund @LVS_Videnskab @laegeforeningen

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Professor Paul W. Franks is appointed to the new position as Scientific Director of Patient Care in the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Paul W. Franks is highly experienced within the field of precision medicine, which will also be his focus area.

Novo Nordisk Foundation hires Prof. Paul W. Franks as new Scientific Director of Patient Care -...

Professor Paul W. Franks is appointed to the new position as Scientific Director of Patient Care in the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Paul W. Franks is highly experienced within the field of precision...

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In the years to come, the Novo Nordisk Foundation will strengthen its efforts to contribute to solving pressing global societal challenges. The Foundation will focus on three key themes: #health , #sustainability and the #lifescienceecosystem .

Increased focus on health and sustainability in Novo Nordisk Foundation’s new 2030 plan - Novo...

How do we improve preparedness against future pandemics? How can we improve the prevention of and treatment for diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease? And how do we...

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Based on an application by Denmark’s Ministry of Health, the Board of Directors of the Novo Nordisk Foundation has approved a framework grant of DKK 990 mil (€133 million) for establishing and operating the infrastructure of the National Genome Centre:

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Today, @novonordiskfond , @open_phil and @gatesfoundation announced an initial commitment of up to $90 million of coordinated funding toward PAD, a new initiative to catalyse discovery and early development of antiviral medicines for future #pandemics .

PAD launch as initiative to support new antiviral medicines for future pandemics - PAD Initiative

Global initiative will accelerate the discovery and development of antiviral drug candidates that can be distributed quickly and equitably next time the world faces a pandemic threat.

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@novonordiskfond

4 years

The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded DKK 19.3 million in the past few days for new projects to mitigate the adverse health effects of the coronavirus epidemic in Denmark. #COVID19dk #sundpol

Huge interest in applying for grants from the Novo Nordisk Foundation under its emergency coronav...

The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded grants for projects that include improving the monitoring of high-risk patients with COVID-19; reducing the number of admissions to intensive care units; and...

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded DKK 700 million (USD 110 million) to expand and strengthen the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research at the University of Copenhagen.

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A grant totalling 5 million DKK awarded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation will assist UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to provide urgently needed relief and protection to people forced to flee their homes. #Ukraine @Refugees

Novo Nordisk Foundation grants UNHCR 5 million DKK in response to the crisis in Ukraine - Novo...

The situation in Ukraine is rapidly deteriorating and the humanitarian consequences on the civilian population are likely to be devastating. There have already been reports of casualties and people...

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@novonordiskfond

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Novo Nordisk Fonden vil støtte projekter, der søger at afbøde de sundhedsmæssige konsekvenser af coronavirus-epidemien i Danmark. Der kan søges om støtte til videnskabelige, oplysningsmæssige og sociale initiativer. #COVID19dk #dkpol #dksund

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There is good news for diabetes research in Europe. The Novo Nordisk Foundation and the European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes (EFSD) will fund 20 more Future Leaders in the field over the next five years. Applications for 2024 are open until 18 March. @EASDnews …

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@novonordiskfond

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded 37 new grants through its major Research Leader Programme that supports leading researchers at different career stages. More than 200 researchers have now received grants through the Programme.

Novo Nordisk Foundation awards grants totalling DKK 361 million to talented research leaders - Novo...

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Seven excellent researchers from the @SyddanskUni , Aalborg University, @uni_copenhagen and @DTUtweet are receiving grants totalling DKK 366 million for research projects aiming to generate groundbreaking new knowledge within health or technology. #research

Novo Nordisk Foundation Challenge Programme grants totalling DKK 366 million will boost seven...

The Novo Nordisk Foundation has just awarded the 2021 grants under its ambitious Challenge Programme, which addresses current major societal challenges. The grants amount to up to DKK 60 million and...

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5 years

Novo Nordisk Foundation awards USD 30 million for a plant research project to kickstart the next green revolution. A new research project will create basic knowledge on the microorganisms that coexist with plants. #agriculture #research #Sustainability

Novo Nordisk Foundation awards USD 30 million for a plant research project to kickstart the next...

The world’s population will increase by an additional 2 billion by 2050, and combined with rising incomes, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations expects that the demand for food...

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@novonordiskfond

4 years

Many of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies and foundations have raised USD 1 billion (more than DKK 6 billion) to launch the @AMRActionFund to combat antimicrobial resistance. Read more: #AMR #AMRActionFund #Antimicrobialresistance

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation has appointed Jens Nielsen, Professor and Chief Scientific Officer, as the new head of the BioInnovation Institute (BII) from 1 February 2019.

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Cell therapies have extraordinary potential, but most aren’t reaching the people who need them. The Novo Nordisk Foundation is establishing a world-class development and manufacturing facility to fill the gap between research and clinical trials, committing up to DKK 950 million…

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3 years

A grant of DKK 10 million will enable @AmeliaRotaru , Associate Professor, @SyddanskUni , to carry out research on #microorganisms that can convert electricity and #CO2 to natural gas. #sustainability

Major grant for research on microorganisms for producing sustainable biofuels - Novo Nordisk Fonden

Amelia-Elena Rotaru recently discovered some promising microorganisms that can convert electricity and CO2 into methane (natural gas). This has great industrial potential in producing sustainable...

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@novonordiskfond

4 years

Antimicrobial resistance is a big threat to human health. The Novo Nordisk Foundation and Novo Holdings are hosting a session at the World Economic Forum ( @wef ) in @Davos bringing together stakeholders to discuss solutions #AntimicrobialResistance #publichealth #Davos #WEF20

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@novonordiskfond

3 years

The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded just over DKK 128 million for a 5-year pilot project that will strengthen innovation initiatives at Denmark’s university hospitals. @Rigshospitalet @AUHdk @OUHhospital @AalborgUH

Novo Nordisk Foundation awards DKK 128 million for an innovation platform at Denmark’s university...

Innovation should be a fully integrated part of Denmark’s healthcare system, both in cultural and operational terms, and researchers should find it worthwhile to pursue the development of new methods...

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3 years

A new nationwide Danish Cardiovascular Academy will bring together Denmark’s experts in cardiovascular disease research. The aim is to improve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Nationwide academy will bring together Denmark’s experts in cardiovascular disease research - Novo...

Each year, more than 55,000 people are diagnosed with cardiovascular disease in Denmark, and a growing number of people live with chronic cardiovascular disease. To prevent cardiovascular diseases...

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@novonordiskfond

3 years

The new NNF CO2 Research Center has been established with a mission of mitigating #climate change. The focus of the Center is to discover new technologies for reducing the amounts of #CO2 in the atmosphere through carbon capture, storage and utilization.

The Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Research Center

The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded €84.7 million for establishing the world’s first interdisciplinary research center aimed at developing knowledge…

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@novonordiskfond

4 months

Thousands of people die every day from infections that used to be treatable. This is why we are granting up to 25 million USD to @CARB_X , one of the world’s leading providers of support to small companies developing new tools to prevent, diagnose and treat drug-resistant…

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@novonordiskfond

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded grants totalling DKK 80 million for 31 excellent fundamental research projects within bioscience and basic biomedicine. The projects are essentially about understanding the mechanisms underlying health and disease.

Today’s curiosity drives tomorrow’s cure! – DKK 80 million for 31 biomedical research projects -...

Viruses can obviously make us ill. However, during early evolution, infections with viruses were crucial for disseminating genetic material and for diversifying organisms. Traces of these ancient...

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@novonordiskfond

2 years

The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded a grant of DKK 10 million to Rosanna Catherine Hennessy, Assistant Professor, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. #science #research @koebenhavns_uni

Grant to reveal the secrets of bacteria - Novo Nordisk Fonden

Bacteria have an enormous potential to produce bioactive compounds that can be used in industry but also in solving some of our major global challenges, such as water treatment and soil remediation....

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@novonordiskfond

4 years

Professor Jens C. Brüning is receiving the 2020 EASD–Novo Nordisk Foundation Diabetes Prize for Excellence of DKK 6 million (€806,000). His research findings have opened new avenues for our understanding of type 2 diabetes and obesity. #diabetes #easd2020

Diabetes prize recipient has changed our understanding of the communication between the brain and...

Hunger can be one of the most urgent needs to tame. The secretion of hormones and the emission of nerve signals can be so massive that people must eventually surrender. Jens C. Brüning, Professor and...

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@novonordiskfond

5 years

In 2018, the Novo Nordisk Foundation paid grants for numerous projects across a broad field including the medical and natural sciences, the treatment and prevention of diabetes, biotechnology, development and innovation and social and humanitarian causes.

Novo Nordisk Foundation increased payouts by 30% in 2018 - Novo Nordisk Fonden

In 2018, the Novo Nordisk Foundation paid grants for numerous projects across a broad range of fields including the medical and natural sciences, the treatment and prevention of diabetes, biotechno...

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@novonordiskfond

5 years

The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded DKK 100 million in grants for natural science education in Denmark. 19 projects receiving grants focus on creating a sense of reflection about the natural sciences and on developing the teaching in this field. Read:

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@novonordiskfond

2 years

Per Halkjær Nielsen is receiving a grant of DKK 55 million from the Novo Nordisk Foundation to discover ways to optimally recover valuable substances that bacteria produce in the sludge at wastewater treatment plants.

DKK 55 million grant for extracting valuable materials from sludge - Novo Nordisk Fonden

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5 years

Novo Nordisk Foundation awards USD 27 million to improve bioindustrial processes and accelerate the green transformation. #Enviroment #sciencetwitter @DTUtweet @NCState

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@novonordiskfond

4 years

The Novo Nordisk Foundation has significantly increased the number of grants awarded to young talented researchers. This increased focus assists Denmark’s universities in recruiting researchers from other countries. #talent #researcher

Novo Nordisk Foundation increases its focus on young talented researchers - Novo Nordisk Fonden

In 2019, the Novo Nordisk Foundation funded research-related work for almost 4,100 people. Of these, more than 2,300 were young researchers – an increase of 1,000 from 2018. Thus, in 2019 young...

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@novonordiskfond

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation is supporting LIFE, a new major not-for-profit learning initiative, to provide science education resources free of charge to schools throughout Denmark. #videnskab #skolechat

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4 years

@Rigshospitalet and @novonordisk are collaborating on a virus test and a reliable antibody test. The antibody test will soon be ready for large scale use by TestCenter Danmark at @SSI_dk . We have contributed up to 250m DKK to carry out up to 3 million tests. #sundpol #COVID19dk

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4 years

The Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Research Leader Programme gives talented researchers the opportunity to investigate hypotheses with great potential and to develop new techniques and methods. #research #Science

The Novo Nordisk Foundation awards DKK 400 million – 41 research leaders have a unique opportunity...

The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded 41 grants of up to DKK 10 million each to outstanding research leaders at different stages of their careers. The Programme supports both young talented...

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@novonordiskfond

3 years

We can help nature enormously by producing rose and lavender fragrances in yeast grown in large tanks instead of harvesting plants cultivated in massive fields, says a researcher. #sciencenewsdk

Researchers will turn rose-fragranced yeast into a major industry

We can help nature enormously by producing rose and lavender fragrances in yeast grown in large tanks instead of harvesting plants cultivated in massive fields, says a researcher.

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Novo Nordisk Foundation

@novonordiskfond

2 years

A deeper understanding of stem cells and their potential will pave the way to new and better treatments for a wide range of conditions. This is the aim of reNEW, an international collaboration between @koebenhavns_uni , @MCRI_for_kids and @LUMC_Leiden

New international research center to drive future stem cell-derived...

Stem cell medicine is delivering hope for new treatments across many currently untreatable diseases. Stem cells are found throughout the human body and are critical…

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@novonordiskfond

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Bo Ahrén, Professor, Lund University, has been awarded the 2019 Novo Nordisk Foundation Lecture prize. He is receiving it for 40 years of working to understand type 2 diabetes and for playing a major role in developing medicine to combat the disease.

Diabetes researcher receives major Scandinavian prize - Novo Nordisk Fonden

Bo Ahrén, Professor, Lund University, Sweden, has been awarded the 2019 Novo Nordisk Foundation Lecture prize. He is receiving the prize for 40 years of working to understand type 2 diabetes and for...

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