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New tool helps parents spot early signs of obesity in children Is your child just bigger than average — or at risk of obesity? A new calculator developed by researchers could change how parents, doctors, and public health professionals approach childhood weight. By taking into account age, sex, and normal variations in body composition, the tool offers a more accurate picture than BMI alone. This research is a step toward early, sensitive intervention — and away from stigma and guesswork. You can read the full article at ScienceNews.dk – a science platform providing articles, videos, and podcasts from the world of research. All content is based on research or researchers supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation #ScienceNewsdk #ChildHealth #ObesityPrevention #PublicHealth #Pediatrics #HealthInnovation

🌱 Join us for an inspiring open lecture with Professor Julia Vorholt from ETH Zürich. We’re proud to welcome the 2025 Novonesis Biotechnology Prize recipient as she presents her groundbreaking work on synthetic communities in plant microbiome research – a field with important implications for future developments in agriculture and sustainability. Discover how beneficial microbes help plants grow stronger, fight disease, and adapt to environmental stress – much like our own gut bacteria. 📅 Date: 24 April 2025, 15:30–18:30 📍 Venue: Copenhagen Plant Science Center (CPSC), Bülowsvej 21a, 1871 Frederiksberg 🎟️ Free admission – open to all 📖 Lecture title: “Establishing Causality: Opportunities of Synthetic Communities for Plant Microbiome Research” 🗓️ Sign-up deadline: 22 April 2025 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dbha_3tZ #Biotechnology #Microbiome #Sustainability #PlantScience #NovonesisBiotechnologyPrize #Innovation ETH Zürich Julia V.

🎓 Join us for an open lecture with Professor Jean-Laurent Casanova – Novo Nordisk Prize Laureate 2025 The Novo Nordisk Foundation is pleased to invite you to an open lecture with Professor Jean-Laurent Casanova, recipient of the Novo Nordisk Prize 2025. The lecture is open to all and free of charge, but registration is required. 🗓 Date: 24 Apr 2025 / 15:00 - 18:00 📍 Venue: University of Copenhagen, Niels K. Jerne Auditorium, Panum, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 Copenhagen 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ddxqBGD4 🕓 Deadline: Please register no later than 21 April 2025. Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. About the lecture Professor Casanova’s research has significantly advanced our understanding of the genetic basis of infectious diseases. His work has led to the identification of more than 70 genes that, when mutated, increase susceptibility to specific infections—contributing to new approaches in diagnosis and treatment. #NovoNordiskPrize #HumanGenetics #InfectiousDiseases #Research Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen

Each year, millions suffer from venomous snakebites, leading to significant mortality and morbidity, especially in low-resource regions. Traditional antivenoms, derived from animal plasma, are costly, have limited efficacy against certain toxins, and are challenging to distribute in remote areas. Recent advancements have ushered in a new era of treatment. Scientists are now leveraging artificial intelligence to design synthetic proteins that neutralise venom toxins more effectively and affordably. These AI-designed antivenoms are stable, easier to produce, and hold the promise of being more accessible to those in need. This innovative approach not only enhances the efficacy of treatments but also addresses the logistical challenges faced in delivering timely care to snakebite victims. By harnessing the power of AI, we move closer to a future where life-saving antivenoms are within reach for all. The study was carried out by a team of scientists – including David Baker, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2024. You can read the full article at ScienceNews.dk – a science platform providing articles, videos, and podcasts from the world of research. All content is based on research or researchers supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. #ScienceNewsdk #SnakebiteTreatment #ArtificialIntelligence #Biotech

The Distinguished Innovator grant aims to create innovation role models in the Nordic countries while empowering them to translate their science-based discoveries within life sciences and the green transition into solutions that benefit people and society. At a recent networking event, over 30 Distinguished Innovators from across the Nordics came together to share their experiences and foster collaborations. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emrcUYFG

"AMR is invisible, but we survivors are not." This #WorldTBday, we share the story of Bhakti Chavan, who overcame extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) and now advocates for patients as a member of the World Health Organization Task Force of AMR Survivors. Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is making TB even harder to treat, as it has developed resistance to many effective drugs, leading to significant antibiotic use. The Novo Nordisk Foundation is tackling AMR through initiatives like the Novo Nordisk Foundation Initiative for Vaccines and Immunity (NIVI), which aims to develop new or improved vaccines for deadly respiratory diseases, including tuberculosis. Learn more about NIVI here: https://nivi.ku.dk/

With the introduction of four new university teaching prizes, the Novo Nordisk Foundation seeks to promote and highlight the importance of engaging science teaching at university level. Four teaching teams from the universities of Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg and the Faroe Islands have been awarded the Foundation’s Prizes for Excellence in University Teaching for 2025. With these prizes, which will be awarded annually to educators at Danish universities, the Foundation wishes to acknowledge and support excellent university teaching within the natural sciences.

Introducing two new prizes for obesity research in Denmark!   We at the Novo Nordisk Foundation have partnered with the Danish Association for the Study of Obesity to give out yearly rewards to one outstanding obesity researcher and one early career scientist.   Obesity is a growing problem for the individual as well as society, but we need to know a lot more about the complex causes of obesity and how to make management and prevention more effective. We need more innovative research, and we need to celebrate the scientists who are ahead of the curve. With these awards, we want to encourage and nurture the dynamic community of obesity researchers in Denmark.   Read a lot more about the prizes on our website: https://lnkd.in/daYHT7JW #obesity #research Dansk Selskab for Adipositasforskning (DSAF/DASO)

Professor Julia Vorholt’s work has changed how we think about plant health. Her innovative research on plant microbiomes holds the potential to transform agriculture. For her achievements, the microbiologist is receiving the Novonesis Biotechnology Prize. Novonesis #biotechnology #prize

The Greenland Ice Sheet is melting at an accelerating rate, contributing significantly to global sea-level rise. Recent studies have highlighted that if the entire ice sheet were to melt, global sea levels could rise by approximately 7.4 meters (24 feet). This melting not only threatens coastal communities worldwide but also has the potential to disrupt major ocean currents, leading to more extreme weather patterns. Understanding these changes is crucial for developing effective climate strategies. For more insights into this pressing issue, you can read the full article on ScienceNews.dk. ScienceNews provides news articles, videos and podcasts based on the world of science. All articles, podcasts and films are based on research or researchers that the Novo Nordisk Foundation has supported. #ClimateChange #GreenlandIceSheet #SeaLevelRise #EnvironmentalImpact #ClimateAction