Postdoc opportunities 2021.04.02 "There's a huge diversity of research at CBMR" Postdoc Daniel Cervone explains why early career researchers in metabolism should consider joining…
Research 2021.04.01 Brain cells that regulate whole-body metabolism and energy intake die without a key enzyme Imbalances in levels of the enzyme MAPT could affect our ability to regulate our energy needs, and…
Research 2021.03.25 A cell atlas of the brainstem identifies cells that regulate obesity Scientists have characterized lower brainstem cell populations through which new and promising…
Postdoc opportunities 2021.03.25 "A unique opportunity to collaborate with some of the best minds in the field." Postdoc Dipsikha Biswas explains why early career researchers in metabolism should consider joining…
HONOUR 2021.03.08 UCPH researchers receive prestigious prizes from the American Diabetes Association Two researchers from the University of Copenhagen, Jens Juul Holst and Juleen R. Zierath, receive…
Research 2021.02.22 Genes identified that increase the risk of obesity but also protect against disease An international team of scientists have identified 62 genes that keep body fat healthy, and open a…
Research 2021.02.15 The body produces new satiety factor during prolonged exercise The hormone GDF15 is released in response to vigorous exercise, but likely not in sufficient…
Leadership News 2021.02.02 Professor Birthe Høgh retires to become Professor Emeritus at the University of Copenhagen Birthe Høgh leaves her position as Vice Executive Director of the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center fo…
Relocation 2021.01.29 Top obesity researcher relocates to University of Copenhagen Professor Ruth Loos joins the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR).…
Research 2021.01.12 Twitching, fast and slow: New approach to studying muscle fibers Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have performed the most in-depth analysis of fast and…
Bioscience PhD Programme 2020.12.10 “I was quite amazed when I arrived at CBMR” We spoke to PhD student Nicole Fadahunsi about what drew her to CBMR, how the Center supports her…
ERC Consolidator Grant 2020.12.09 CBMR wins €2M ERC Consolidator grant to discover appetite-regulating signals from brown fat Associate Professor Camilla Schéele (CBMR) at the University of Copenhagen wins prestigious grant…
Research translation 2020.12.02 CBMR scientists win innovation funding to develop new anti-cancer and obesity drugs The BioInnovation Institute (BII) has awarded two grants worth DKK 3.5M each to CBMR to develop new…
Bioscience PhD Programme 2020.11.24 "I can sit down with any professor at any time" We spoke to PhD student Dylan Rausch about what drew him to CBMR through the Bioscience PhD…
RESEARCH 2020.11.19 Early weight gain in children linked to ability to produce the hormone leptin New genetics research suggests that leptin plays a stronger role in controlling the weight of…
CBMR Leadership 2020.10.30 Professor Kei Sakamoto appointed Vice Executive Director of CBMR Professor Sakamoto will join the Executive Leadership and together they will drive CBMR forward…
Research video 2020.10.20 New genetic links to diabetes and obesity discovered by eavesdropping on DNA’s long-distance communication Watch the video that shows how new methods that unravel DNA's dynamic and 3D behaviour has helped…
Research 2020.09.28 Genetic risk of developing obesity is driven by variants that affect the brain Some people are at a higher risk of developing obesity because they possess genetic variants that…
Research 2020.09.17 Time-restricted feeding improves health without altering the body’s core clock New research from the University of Copenhagen finds that time-restricted feeding does not influenc…
Research 2020.09.08 How muscles and fat cells work together to make you more fit Short-term exercise training increases levels of the enzyme DICER in fat cells. DICER in fat helps…