Lundbeckfonden / Lundbeck Foundation

⭐PREMIERE: En podcast om sindets dybder 🧠🎧 Vi er stolte af at præsentere vores nye Rakkerpak Original ‘Psyken’, hvor vi udforsker sindets dybder og dykker ned i de diagnoser og lidelser, der ofte betegnes som psykisk sygdom. ➡️ Første afsnit er ude lørdag d. 26/10 Gennem personlige fortællinger hjælper Psyken dig med at forstå, hvordan det er, når psyken gør ondt. ❤️🩹 Fortællingerne i Psyken er fiktive, men er udarbejdet på baggrund af virkelige eksempler, journalistisk research - og er gennemgået af relevante fagpersoner. 🎧 Lad os sammen blive klogere på hjernens komplekse kringelkroge 📅 Der er nye afsnit af Psyken hver onsdag og lørdag Følg Psyken på Instagram og Facebook for at holde dig opdateret på nye episoder og andet fra produktionen! Du kan finde podcasten her: Apple: https://lnkd.in/dEPx6uya Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dsyRmPiW Hvis du selv har brug for hjælp til at håndtere noget, der er svært, kan du kontakte psykiatrifonden.dk - Du kan både ringe, chatte og skrive til deres anonyme og gratis rådgivning, som har åbent hver dag, året rundt. 🫂 Podcasten er produceret af Rakkerpak Productions med med støtte fra Lundbeckfonden / Lundbeck Foundation. Roberta Hilarius Reichhardt er Psyken Rene Slott står for lyddesign og mix Tor Arnbjørn og Dorte Palle er producere

Fremtidens løsninger til antibiotikaresistens kræver langsigtet tænkning – og modige investorer. Det skriver Finans om i dag: »Vi har brugt cirka 560 mio. kr. – og vi skal bruge langt mere end det for at lykkes« Den globale sundhed står over for en stigende trussel fra antibiotikaresistens, men løsningerne er inden for rækkevidde. Hos Lundbeckfonden BioCapitals porteføljeselskab SNIPR Biome - A CRISPR Company er de dybt engageret i at udvikle et alternativ til antibiotika ved hjælp af avanceret CRISPR-teknologi. Alligevel har det været en udfordring at tiltrække de nødvendige investeringer. "Lundbeckfonden har været helt fantastiske i deres støtte. Men jeg ønsker bare, at flere investorer tænker mere langsigtet og ikke kun fokuserer på at få deres penge tilbage inden for tre år," siger Christian Grøndahl, stifter og adm. direktør for Snipr Biome. Han håber, at flere investorer vil se potentialet i at være en del af denne rejse – ikke kun for afkastet, men for den forskel, det kan gøre.

Congratulations to Lundbeck A/S with today’s announcement that the company will acquire Longboard Pharmaceuticals and significantly enhance its neuroscience pipeline: https://lnkd.in/dJxnWqYw? The continued success of Lundbeck is a key element in the Lundbeck Foundation’s 2030-strategy, ‘Bringing discoveries to lives’, and today’s great news is an important contribution to our long-term value creation as an enterprise foundation.

Hvorfor er det så svært, at lade slilskålen være? Hvad er det, der gør, at du bliver ved med at scrolle? Det kaldes dopamin. Du kender det måske som din glædesrus ved sukker, skærmen, din kæreste eller din hund. Giv din hjerne et boost denne kulturnat og kig forbi Panum kl. 20.30, hvor du kan høre professor Ulrik Gether fortælle om mekanismerne i hjernen og hvordan kan snyde dig.

KULTURNATTEN 2024: Why is it so hard to resist temptation? 🧠✨ Why do we struggle to put our phones away, turn down a slice of cake, or avoid buying a lottery ticket? What exactly happens in the brain when we crave something we know we should resist? Join us for an insightful evening with Professor Ulrik Gether, as he unravels the science behind addiction and reveals how dopamine – the brain's "reward chemical" – is released when we think about our desires, triggering a powerful urge that can be almost impossible to ignore. Gain a deeper understanding of how the brain’s reward system operates and why it can lead to compulsive behavior. Discover the role of neurotransmitters, how substances like cocaine and amphetamines impact the brain, and the genetic factors that make us respond differently to these stimuli. 📍 Location: Jerne Auditorium, Panum Institute 🕒 Time: Two sessions: 19:00 and 20:30 🎤 Moderator: Journalist Louise Wolff 👀 https://lnkd.in/dh5QCdyx This is an opportunity to learn how our brains work on a chemical level and why some people are more vulnerable to addiction than others. Leave with practical strategies and a scientific perspective on how to regain control over everyday temptations. • Note that this event will be in Danish •

🧠 When was the last time you thought about your brain’s health? Our brains are at the center of everything we do – how we think, feel, and experience life. But despite being so essential, brain health is often overlooked. At the Lundbeck Foundation, we are dedicated to changing that. Through our support of groundbreaking research, we strive to make a difference in understanding and treating brain diseases that affect millions every day. 🔬 We fund some of the brightest researchers in Denmark, supporting their efforts to unlock new discoveries and bring them to life. Because we believe that by investing in brain research today, we can improve health and quality of life for everyone tomorrow. Watch our film to learn more about why taking care of your brain matters – and how we are committed to bringing discoveries to lives.

KULTURNATTEN 2024: Why is it so hard to resist temptation? 🧠✨ Why do we struggle to put our phones away, turn down a slice of cake, or avoid buying a lottery ticket? What exactly happens in the brain when we crave something we know we should resist? Join us for an insightful evening with Professor Ulrik Gether, as he unravels the science behind addiction and reveals how dopamine – the brain's "reward chemical" – is released when we think about our desires, triggering a powerful urge that can be almost impossible to ignore. Gain a deeper understanding of how the brain’s reward system operates and why it can lead to compulsive behavior. Discover the role of neurotransmitters, how substances like cocaine and amphetamines impact the brain, and the genetic factors that make us respond differently to these stimuli. 📍 Location: Jerne Auditorium, Panum Institute 🕒 Time: Two sessions: 19:00 and 20:30 🎤 Moderator: Journalist Louise Wolff 👀 https://lnkd.in/dh5QCdyx This is an opportunity to learn how our brains work on a chemical level and why some people are more vulnerable to addiction than others. Leave with practical strategies and a scientific perspective on how to regain control over everyday temptations. • Note that this event will be in Danish •

New Exciting Exhibition Coming to Experimentarium! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to experience your body from the inside? In 2026, you’ll have the chance to shrink to microscopic size and race through blood vessels, bounce around the alveoli in the lungs, and take a ride through the immune system when Experimentarium unveils its new, spectacular exhibition on the human body! The project is supported by DKK 30 million from the LEO Foundation, Novo Nordisk Foundation, Ole Kirk’s Foundation, and Lundbeck Foundation – and will showcase how the body works and how our behaviour influences it. “Super-body ('Super-krop') offers a unique opportunity to experience how the body’s systems work together and how the brain plays a central role in controlling both body and behaviour,” says Senior Scientific Programme Manager, Anette Høye from the Lundbeck Foundation. About the exhibition (only in Danish): https://lnkd.in/dNhbnbV9 Photo credit: Experimentarium

We are excited to spotlight professor Thomas Graven-Nielsen from Aalborg Universitet, who has just been awarded a Lundbeck Foundation Professorship grant of DKK 40 million to push the boundaries of chronic pain research. Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 adults and remains a major challenge to treat effectively. Professor Graven-Nielsen’s work focuses on understanding how the brain reacts to pain and whether these changes can help predict who might develop long-term pain. The aim? To use these insights to create new, personalized treatments through non-invasive methods like brain stimulation, ultimately offering better relief for those suffering from pain. In total, three top brain researchers have been awarded the Lundbeck Foundation Professorship — two from the Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen and one from Aalborg University — for their innovative projects:https://lnkd.in/dtkVSB9E 📸 Photos: Lars Horn / Baghuset

Liane Dupont shared her insights into bridging the gap between academy and venture capital for biotech/pharma startups and what criteria they consider when investing. #NLSdays