Events

A Last Hurrah for the DCAcademy Summer Meeting: Networking, Awards, and a Trip Down Memory Lane

From the 18-20 of June, almost 200 researchers and experts from all over the country and beyond gathered at the annual DCAcademy Summer Meeting to celebrate cardiovascular research – one last time. Here, they attended three days of scientific masterclasses, group work, talks, and poster sessions.

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Education

Casper is exploring the link between sleep and the markers associated with Alzheimer’s disease

In a newly published study in the Journal of Sleep Research, MD and postdoctoral fellow, Casper Schwartz Riedel and his colleagues at University of Copenhagen have taken a unique look directly into the chemistry of the human brain to understand the link between sleep and the markers associated with Alzheimer’s disease. By collecting data directly from the brain, they are moving one step closer to understanding how Alzheimer's may be prevented or slowed down in the future.

Education

Kezia gained personal confidence after presenting at the Young Investigator Competition in Paris

In April, Kezia Jerltorp presented her latest research at the Young Investigator Competition as part of the EHRA Congress in Paris. Here, Kezia gave a presentation on how two different energy sources used in the treatments for atrial fibrillation affect the heart. Not only did the experience give Kezia a unique opportunity to present her data in an international setting, but it also boosted her personal confidence and introduced new perspectives on her PhD project.

Alumni Portrait

Alumni portrait of Andrietta Grentzmann: A Research Journey of Plaques, Progress and Passion

In March, Andrietta Grentzmann defended her PhD project at the University of Southern Denmark signalling her transition from DCAcademy grant recipient to alumni. Cardiovascular research has been Andrietta’s focus area since her master thesis and continues to be a subject of interest as she steps into the role of a postdoctoral researcher.