Danish Cardiovascular Academy

- strengthens research, training and education
across cardiovascular disciplines

Alumni Portrait

Sandra Hummelgaard: Shaping her own path – from PhD student to Research Scientist at Novo Nordisk

At the end of May 2025, Sandra Hummelgaard defended her PhD on “The role of PCSK9 in cardiovascular- and kidney disease” wrapping up her journey as a PhD student and DCAcademy grant recipient. Today, she is a Research Scientist in the Cardiometabolic Comorbidities Therapy Area at Novo Nordisk.

Events - Registration open

Obesity & Cardiovascular Disease Across a Lifetime

Join us for a two-day international symposium exploring how obesity influences cardiovascular disease across the lifespan. From early-life risk to the complexities of ageing, the symposium will facilitate expert talks, panel debates, and rapid oral presentations.

Education

Tarannum’s stay in Cleveland made her reflect upon her daily life in the lab in Aarhus

During October, Tarannum Ara, PhD student from Dept. of Biomedicine, Aarhus University travelled to Professor Walter Boron’s lab at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA, as part of her PhD research stay abroad. It was a stay that made her reflect upon her daily life in the lab back home.

Alumni Portrait

Simon Libak Haugaard: Where horses meet heart rhythm research

As a vet and assistant professor in the Equine Cardiac Group at the University of Copenhagen, Simon Libak Haugaard, is combining his love for horses and his fascination for heart research. In 2021, Simon became a DCAcademy grant recipient, initiating his journey as a PhD student, which he finished in 2025.

Events

Revised 09.12.2025