27 FEB Cancer researcher receives EliteForsk prize Professor Sine Reker Hadrup is honoured with one of this year's EliteForsk prizes for her immunotherapy research. At the same time, three PhD students from DTU are awarded... Cells Health and diseases Catalysis
09 JAN New device detects diseases in poultry With a new portable device, it is possible to detect salmonella, campylobacter, and avian influenza in poultry and food production in less than one hour. Bacteria and microorganisms Viruses Food production Food safety Livestock diseases
08 JAN New agreement on growth environment for biotech spin-outs DTU has entered into an agreement with the Bioinnovation Institute to establish research groups in a new growth and funding environment for biotech spin-outs. Biotechnology Innovation and product development Entrepreneurship
13 DEC DTU receives grant for advanced research equipment The Novo Nordisk Foundation awards grants worth DKK 75 million for research infrastructures. Three of the six grants were awarded to DTU researchers. Biotechnology Chemistry Health technology
03 DEC Drug delivery: Only 2 mm determines whether medicine is absorbed With nano- and microcapsules, we are able to swallow medication that is usually injected, enabling it to be targeted at a specific body part. But how far have researchers... Cells Nanoparticles Nanomedicine
19 NOV DKK 18,5 million for independent research The Independent Research Fund Denmark grants DKK 208 million to 35 young researchers with original ideas and high ambitions. Three are from DTU. Electronics Optics Nanoparticles Cells Biological systems Nanomedicine Health and diseases
24 OCT PhD students talk about sustainability in high school Book a PhD student is a new service offered by DTU to Danish high schools. It is a chance for students to learn about the ideas of young researchers, how they work, and... Biotechnology
11 OCT Baker’s yeast could pave the way for fossil-free plastic production Ordinary baker’s yeast can be genetically engineered to produce an acid known as 3HP. This acid can be converted into acrylic acid, which, among other things, is used in... Biotechnology Environmental technology
07 OCT Microwaves pave the way for PET recycling PET can be degraded by microwaves and chemistry, so the components of the plastic can be recycled into new PET products. Biotechnology Waste management
30 SEP Bacteria can break down plastic In 2016, Japanese scientists discovered a bacterium that can break down PET plastic, which is primarily known from plastic bottles and clothing fibres. Now, Danish researchers... Biotechnology Environmental technology