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The LEO Foundation announces closing of Nordic Capital’s investment in LEO Pharma

…robust R&D pipeline, a wide range of therapies and a pioneering spirit. Founded in 1908, LEO Pharma has devoted decades of research and development to advance the science of dermatology,…

Award winner with a curious mind combines sophisticated technology with excellent skin research

…e.g., JID, FASEB J, Nature, Cell and Science Translational Medicine. Beate Lichtenberger Principal Investigator, the Medical University of Vienna, Austria 2016 – present Principal Investigator at the Skin & Endothelium…

Positional Information and Repair of Skin Injury

Grantee: Peter Reddien, Professor, Whitehead Institute, Cambridge

Amount: DKK 2,498,235

Grant category: Research Grants in open competition

Year: 2021

Geography: USA

The project aims to investigate if an untapped potential for true skin regeneration exists in vertebrates not known to have the capacity to regrow skin tissue. If indeed such capacity exists and if it can be reactivated it may be possible to regenerate fully functional skin without any scarring.

Peter Reddien and his team at Whitehead Institute will look at the so-called “regional identity” of new cells which is central to regeneration in many animals capable of regeneration. They will use sophisticated techniques like single-cell RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics to compare factors and signaling pathways central to development in skin. Mouse skin – a vertebrate not known to be able to regenerate – and skin from a special regenerative salamander (axolotl) are used as models.

Peter Reddien’s research project is a basic skin science project with a novel approach to understanding the skin’s potential for regeneration.

The LEO Foundation awards DKK 14 million to five new skin research projects

…a special regenerative salamander (axolotl) are used as models. Peter Reddien’s research project is a basic skin science project with a novel approach to understanding the skin’s potential for regeneration….

Annual Report 2020: Resilience and commitment in an extraordinary year

…overarching areas: philanthropic activities, engaged ownership and financial investments. Click to view the Annual Report 2020 Philanthropic activities – an extraordinary year for science and research In 2020, the LEO…

Young Scientists Program

Grantee: Japanese Society for Investigative Dermatology

Amount: EUR 15,000

Grant category: Education and Awareness Grants

Year: 2019

Geography: Japan

The mission of the Japanese Society for Investigative Dermatology (JSID) is to advance the position of dermatology in the interdisciplinary world and to enhance the quality of science and research presentations in dermatology for the purposes of maintaining healthy skin and further advancing the treatment of skin diseases.

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What if our immune system holds the secret to preventing skin cancer?

…his continuous work and close dialogue with patients. And when asked what has shaped and inspired his career in science so far, Dr. Demehri highlights his dedication and passion for…

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…research and development to advance the science of dermatology, setting new standards of care for people with skin conditions. LEO Pharma headquarters Visit LEO Pharma The LEO Group The LEO…

Formidling af sundhedsvidenskabelig viden på platformen lex.dk

Grantee: Lex.dk

Amount: DKK 1,000,000

Grant category: Education and Awareness Grants

Year: 2022

Geography: Denmark

Lex.dk is an association formed by the Danish Universities, Gyldendal A/S, G.E.C. Gad’s Foundation and the Danish Society for Language and Literature, which was originally established around the online version of ‘Den Store Danske’, Gyldendal’s well-renowned encyclopedia. The encyclopedia focuses on nature, culture, science, and society with a national point of departure and a global outlook.  

Lex.dk has become the go-to resource for dissemination of validated research information from many areas of expertise and is written by researchers and experts. The encyclopedia serves as an important source to the broader public, but rather importantly, also to pupils in elementary school and A-level students when compiling information for assignments and reports.  

Lex.dk is unique in that there is no other encyclopedia source in Danish that provides a broad perspective on health and health sciences through focused articles. This grant supports updating and significantly expanding content on health and health research through collaboration with the Norwegian counterpart. This means that newly revised and well-researched information on will become available to the general Danish public online. 

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The 18th International Workshop on Langerhans Cells #LC2025

Grantee: Eynav Klechevsky, Associate Professor, Washington University in St. Louis on behalf of the Workshop

Amount: DKK 499,812

Grant category: Research Networking

Year: 2025

Geography: USA

The 18th International Workshop of Langerhans Cells and Related Myeloid Cells in the Skin will take place on September 3–5, 2025, at Washington University in St. Louis. This global scientific meeting brings together researchers to explore the biology and interaction of immune cells in the skin – how they protect us, how they contribute to diseases like eczema, psoriasis, and skin cancer, and how they can be targeted for new treatments. The workshop fosters discovery, collaboration, and innovation in skin science, with talks by leading scientists, and early-career researchers, males and females from around the world. Read more information here.