Aim of the course

The main aim of the course is to give PhD students and Postdoctoral Fellows a broad overview of how sex influences the mechanisms behind metabolic and cardiovascular disease. Another important aim is to facilitate the development of novel networks between researchers in the cardiovascular field, between basic and clinical researchers as well as between early career researchers and international experts. 

The participants in the course will have the opportunity to:  

• Sharpen their awareness and knowledge on the role of sex in metabolic and cardiovascular disease 
• Present their project findings and interact with senior scientists 
• Increase their network with fellow peers and international speakers with both basal and clinical backgrounds  
• Attend the Novo Nordisk Foundation symposium well prepared  

See the preliminary programme here

Content

The course consists of four sessions addressing different aspects of the main topic and one session which aims to prepare the participants for the symposium the day after the course:

• The physiological impact of sex hormones
• How sex hormones influence the development of cardiometabolic disease
• Prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic disease in relation to sex and gender
• Methods and Experimental models: considerations
• Prepare for the Novo Nordisk Foundation symposium; get to know the speaker

The course includes talks from expert researchers, workshops, and poster presentations as well as different networking activities.  

Participants are required to bring a poster

All participants will make a 3 minute project pitch during the course and will ahead of the course be requested to submit 200 words abstract. 

Who can attend

PhD students and Postdoctoral fellows. Participation fee, catering, and accommodation are sponsored by DCAcademy.  

Organising Committee: 

Janne Lebeck, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Biomedicine, Health, Aarhus University 

Ylva Hellsten, Professor, Head of Section, The August Krogh Section for Human Physiology, Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University of Copenhagen 

Lasse Gliemann, Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University of Copenhagen 

Christian Aalkjær, Dr. Med, PhD, MD, Professor, Executive Managing Director, Danish Cardiovascular Academy 

ECTS points

Apply to your PhD school providing Certificate of Attendance (available by request after the meeting) and the program. Expected ECTS points for this course is 2. 

No-show fee

Please note that the DCAcademy will charge a no-show fee of 2000 DKK if you do not show up and have not unregistered prior to start.