Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research

Novo Nordisk Foundation
Center for Basic Metabolic Research

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Juleen Zierath receives Kirsten and Freddy Johansen Preclinical Research Prize 2025

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Professor Torben Hansen secures DKK 60M NNF Challenge Grant

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CBMR spinout Ousia Pharma raises three-digit million amount to develop their groundbreaking obesity treatment

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Diabetes Research

Newly discovered ‘molecular fingerprints’ could transform diabetes treatment and diagnosis

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2025.04.23

Loos Group launches Denmark’s largest precision health cohort

Nearly half of all adults in Denmark are affected by obesity, diabetes, or cardiovascular disease. Yet, there remains a significant gap in understanding the individual factors that contribute to the development of these conditions.

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Technology platforms have been established to advance basic research questions and to empower scientists to accelerate their discoveries and innovations.

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The Center’s mission is to provide the highest standards in the training of future scientists by developing transferable skills and career opportunities.

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Cardiometabolic Research in Society and Culture

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Professor Torben Hansen secures DKK 60M NNF Challenge Grant

Infections in the mouth, such as gum disease and cavities, are connected to serious health issues like systemic inflammation, heart disease, and diabetes. These are known as cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs). With support…

CBMR publications and media appearances in May 2025

Juleen Zierath receives Kirsten and Freddy Johansen Preclinical Research Prize 2025

CBMR’s Executive Director Professor Juleen Zierath is the recipient of the Kirsten and Freddy Johansen Preclinical Research Prize.

Safety becomes more important than foraging when a specific neuronal circuit in the brain is activated

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have identified a neural circuit in the mouse’s brain which ensures that it prioritises safety over other needs, e.g. food seeking, and that this happens automatically when…

Juleen Zierath receives Kirsten and Freddy Johansen Preclinical Research Prize 2025

Professor Torben Hansen secures DKK 60M NNF Challenge Grant

CBMR spinout Ousia Pharma raises three-digit million amount to develop their groundbreaking obesity treatment

Newly discovered ‘molecular fingerprints’ could transform diabetes treatment and diagnosis

CBMR is always looking for new talent

Loos Group launches Denmark’s largest precision health cohort

Research Facilities

Education opportunities

Innovation and Translation

Dig deeper into CBMR

Write your Master or Bachelor project at CBMR

Watch the Metabolism Day keynotes on YouTube now

Cardiometabolic Research in Society and Culture

News

Professor Torben Hansen secures DKK 60M NNF Challenge Grant

CBMR publications and media appearances in May 2025

Juleen Zierath receives Kirsten and Freddy Johansen Preclinical Research Prize 2025

Safety becomes more important than foraging when a specific neuronal circuit in the brain is activated