Latest news on the national research centre in clinical psychiatry
The collaboration between the Lundbeck Foundation and the Capital Region of Denmark to establish a new national research centre in clinical psychiatry has now entered its next phase with the recruitment of the future director. The national epicentre will be anchored at Bispebjerg Hospital.
Bispebjerg Hospital set fra oven
he Lundbeck Foundation is partnering with the Capital Region of Denmark to establish a new national research centre in clinical psychiatry. The partnership includes a long-term grant from the Lundbeck Foundation of up to DKK 1 billion, to be awarded over the next 10 years.
The new centre is expected to be fully established within a few years and aims to give Danish psychiatry research an historic boost.
鈥淭he establishment of a new Danish research centre in clinical psychiatry is intended to resonate both nationally and internationally. The ambition is to achieve breakthroughs that fundamentally change our understanding of why and how mental illness develops 鈥 thereby paving the way for improved treatment options,鈥 says Lene Skole, CEO of the Lundbeck Foundation.
- To strengthen Danish psychiatric research at an international top level
- To identify the causes of mental illness and strengthen prevention and early detection
- To develop new and more effective treatments for the benefit of patients with mental illnesses
- To create a national and international beacon for knowledge and collaboration
National epicentre and regional satellites
The new centre will establish a nationally anchored research environment with an epicentre at Bispebjerg Hospital in Copenhagen and satellites across all regions of Denmark. The initiative follows the Danish government鈥檚 10-year plan for psychiatry, where enhanced research efforts are one of the key priorities.
鈥淲ith a national epicentre and regional satellites, our shared goal is to raise the level of clinical psychiatric research for the benefit of all of Denmark,鈥 says Lene Skole.
The national research centre will serve as a beacon of knowledge and collaboration, both nationally and internationally. On a daily basis, the centre will work closely with clinical practice, ensuring that new knowledge can be translated into better treatments and benefit people living with mental illness.
Next steps
During 2025/2026, a director will be recruited for the centre, expected to be an internationally recognised expert in the field. The future director will be responsible for developing a research strategy that defines the focus areas for the centre鈥檚 activities. The grant for the research centre will be finally approved by the Board of Lundbeck Foundation along with the approval of the research strategy.
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