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“The international aspect is fundamentally important for a researcher”

…research focus? My group, the Skin Science Lab at Zealand University Hospital in Denmark, is engaged in various research projects, specializing in investigating protein content in skin samples from rare…

Researchers Communicate (Forskerne Formidler)

Grantee: Vibeke Hjortlund, Videnskab.dk

Amount: DKK 2,500,000

Grant category: Education and Awareness Grants

Year: 2024

Geography: Denmark

Videnskab.dk will further develop the existing initiative Forskerne Formidler (Eng. Researchers Communicate), now with an expanded international focus. The overall purpose of Forskerne Formidler is to provide easy access for the public to the science that shapes the world, directly from the scientists themselves. With a continuation of the program and platform it will focus on the development of three different areas: new genres and improvement of quality for existing, courses and training in dissemination for scientists, and international distribution, collaboration and network within academic journalism.

Videnskab.dk is Denmark’s leading popular science media with around 1 million monthly users. The media is an independent source of daily science news, features and other quality content in many different formats.

Forskerne Formidler is supported by the LEO Foundation alongside the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the Lundbeck Foundation, and the Augustinus Foundation.

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DKK 1 million for education and awareness initiatives in latest round of funding

8 June 2023 A science competition for high school students, science mentoring for young women and YouTube-videos about skin research are among the projects funded in the latest round of…

Bloom Festival 2022

Grantee: Svante Lindeburg, Golden Days

Amount: DKK 500,000

Grant category: Education and Awareness Grants

Year: 2021

Geography: Denmark

Bloom is an innovative festival about science and nature, which enlighten us on the universe, the World, and ourselves.

It takes place in the lush Søndermarken in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, where some of the World’s greatest scientists, poets and philosophers have found inspiration through history.

In recent years, Bloom has extended to become a year-round platform for science communication, which includes, e.g., the digital magazine Bloom Explore with videos, podcasts and essays, Summer Bloom at Geopark Odsherred, Bloom School targeted at 7th – 9th grade students, and a coming book series from Gyldendal.

By uniting the best from the worlds of festivals and science, Bloom aims to take on Life’s greatest questions through debates, talks, laboratories, conversations, and nature walks.

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Grants to top skin-scientists in the leading hot spot for biotech

the understanding and treatment of skin diseases. The area around Boston in Massachusetts is a world-leading hot spot for innovation in life science. It is an ecosystem of world-leading laboratories…

Young Scientists

Grantee: Mikkel Bohm, Young Scientists (Astra)

Amount: DKK 3,000,000

Grant category: Research Grants

Year: 2015

Geography: Denmark

The talent competition, Young Scientists, is developing talents in both kids and young people in science.

It is believed that science is a powerful tool to understand and change the world for the better. The competition’s aim is to contribute to society in a meaningful way by inspiring a new generation and giving them engaging experiences with science.

The LEO Foundation has found this work important and supports the competition over three years.

Your Amazing Skin (Din fantastiske hud)

Grantee: Anne Kathrine B. Nielsen, Caretoons ApS

Amount: DKK 989,207

Grant category: Education and Awareness Grants

Year: 2025

Geography: Denmark

This is an educational project for children aged 7-12, focused on the skin and its role as the body’s largest organ, its health, and common conditions. The cross-media initiative will create an illustrated tactile book which is developed into an e-book and audiobook, as well as podcasts, animations, and a small game, which are all interconnected and offer different ways of exploring and learning. The goal is to build children’s health literacy and stimulate their curiosity for science and understanding of skin biology. Target groups include children, parents, teachers, and venues such as libraries, science centers, and museums.

“We wish to support the transformation of scientific discoveries into benefits for people living with skin diseases”

…five strategic tracks are: Excellence, Nurture, Collaboration, Pioneering and Innovation. Excellence is about continuing to support outstanding science globally. Through the Nurture track, we focus both on addressing unmet needs…

Six new Serendipity grants awarded to advance unexpected discoveries from skin research

…instead encourages bold exploration that could open entirely new directions within the life sciences. “These projects highlight the power of curiosity-driven science and the importance of supporting ideas that lie…

LEO Foundation Award winner presented at ceremony in Antwerp

…team and I are passionate about science and dermatology and we will continue to perform translational research with meaningful impact for patients with inflammatory skin diseases.” Thierry Nordmann is recognized…