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The Children’s Book Publisher (Børnebogsforlaget)
Grantee: Jakob Lund Pedersen, Børnebogsforlaget
Amount: DKK 380,000
Grant category: Education and Awareness Grants
Year: 2023
Geography: Denmark
“Danske Stjerner” (translated to Danish stars) is a series of children’s books about important Danish scientists. The series is for kids of aged 4-8 years. The books’ stories are illustrated, and their tales begin when the scientists are the same age as their young readers. They then follow the scientists into adulthood, exploring their lives and discoveries. The aim of the series is to increase children’s interest for science, and to inspire them through role models. So far, the series consists of eight published books, illustrating the lives of, amongst others, physicist Niels Bohr, seismologist Inge Lehmann, and astronaut Andreas Mogensen.
The grant is for DKK 380,000 and supports the publishing of four additional books to the series, including one about Morten Peter Meldal, who won the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 2022 for the development of “click chemistry”, and one about Elise Sørensen, creator of the colostomy bag, which today is used globally.
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Introducing Dr Abildgaard Fellowships to boost emerging research leaders
…leaders in skin science and enable them to pursue novel and important research questions as independent group leaders. Designed for impact Anne-Marie Engel , Chief Scientific Officer at the LEO…
Serendipity grants
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Award winner broadening our understanding of the genetics behind atopic dermatitis
…researchers in skin science. Chief Scientific Officer, Anne-Marie Engel, is delighted to be able to support Lavina’s research: “Lavinia Paternoster’s research into the genetic landscape of skin diseases is of…
Annual Report 2023: Achievements and ambitions that pave the way for curing skin diseases
…of researchers, and promoting and communicating science to the public. Additionally, we finalized the work on a LEO Foundation-specific framework for tracking and assessing the impact of our philanthropic activities….
Exploring skin diseases – from bacteria’s role in atopic dermatitis, to gut microbiome composition and vitiligo
…are not accessible in the Northern remote regions due to a lack of established care. Ivan Litvinov’s proposed implementation science project will be centered on meaningful engagement of patients, health…
Professor Gregor Jemec receives the LEO Foundation Anniversary Prize
…his research field has also covered skin cancer, clinimetrics (the science of clinical measurements), psycho-dermatology, eczema, and psoriasis Author of over 800 publications – including 10 books and over 50…
LEO Foundation sharpens focus on the skin with new ambitions, and awards anniversary prize
…in medical and natural science among children and young people. Engaged owner of LEO Pharma with strong focus on advancing the treatment of skin diseases As an engaged owner of…
Biotech Academy Camp 2024 – Microbiology
Grantee: Victoria Francke, Biotech Academy (DTU Bioengineering)
Amount: DKK 211,260
Grant category: Education and Awareness Grants
Year: 2024
Geography: Denmark
Biotech Academy Camp is an annual recurring event where 30 high school students from all over Denmark attend a week-long science camp. The purpose of the camp is to introduce potential students to theory and laboratory work and to spur young people’s interest in STEM in an engaging and practical way.
This year the theme is microbiology, and it is free for high school students to participate. Biotech Academy Camp is run by students at the Technical University of Denmark – DTU and the University of Copenhagen.
Children’s books: Max and Meta (Max og Meta)
Grantee: Troels Gollander, Forlaget Meta
Amount: DKK 225,000
Grant category: Education and Awareness Grants
Year: 2024
Geography: Denmark
The ‘Max og Meta’ children’s book series targets 4-12-year-olds with a cartoon-like format presenting stories revolving around natural science phenomena. The series is created by an experienced duo, author Troels Gollander and illustrator Lars-Ole Nejstgaard. The project covers two new books in the series, focused on the sensory system and the body, a website targeting primary schools with free educational material related to the two new books, and a podcast exploring the topics of the book series.
The books aim to stimulate STEM interest in children and pre-teens with an educational format that is both ‘family-friendly’ and relevant for lower secondary school.