The Lundbeck Foundation has awarded The Talent Prizes and the Young Investigator Prize for 2024 to six young health science researchers at Danish hospitals and universities.
The Young Investigator Prize is 1 million DKK, of which 700,000 DKK is earmarked for research, while the rest is a personal prize. A Talent Prize is awarded to researchers under 30 years. Each prize is 200,000 DKK for research, and 100,000 DKK as a personal prize.
The researchers cover a broad range - from psychedelic compounds' mode of action, over improving treatment of pancreatic cancer, to antivenoms, the Lundbeck Foundation writes in a press release.
Peter Thostrup, Scientific Programme Director at the Lundbeck Foundation explains the reason why their scientific work is awarded:
"We wish to recognize these brilliant research talents for their efforts, which contribute to new knowledge in basic research and point towards the development of new and improved treatment methods. Hopefully, their work may one day have a decisive impact on our understanding of diseases, thereby benefiting patients and society. In this perspective, we also hope that the recipients can serve as role models for younger scientists and inspire young people in general to pursue a path in science."
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