Bridging Research and Clinical Practice to Advance Hospital Care

Strengthened research, dissemination and development of techniques within tissue healing and regenerative medicine can lead to significant improvements in organ function, treatment and quality of life for the benefit of many patients with various rare diseases.

When research and clinical practice come together, the impact on hospital care is transformative. This synergy is exemplified by Professor Magdalena Fossum and Associate Professor Johan Ulrik Lind, who have been awarded a Novo Nordisk Tandem grant of DKK 11.8 million. Their project aims to develop innovative surgical strategies and techniques to enhance tissue healing and regeneration. Ultimately, their work seeks to heal or replace damaged and diseased organs, tissues, and cells—leading to faster and more effective treatments for patients with rare urogenital diseases.

“We are grateful for the Novo Nordisk Tandem grant, which empowers us to advance innovative surgical techniques and bridge research with clinical practice—bringing hope and better treatments to patients with rare urogenital diseases” says Professor Magdalena Fossum.

Professor Fossum is CAG Chair of CAG SURF (Clinical Academic Group for Regenerative Medicine in Urogenital Surgery and Fertility), and Associate Professor Lind is a key member. Since 2021, they have collaborated on pioneering research in 3D bioprinting and applied tissue engineering, with a focus on translating these technologies into surgical treatments for urethral reconstruction.

CAG SURF aims to ensure faster and better treatment for patients with rare diseases of the urinary tract and genital organs, also known as the urogenital organs. The CAG has developed new surgical strategies and methods to improve tissue healing and regeneration in order to heal or replace damaged and diseased organs, tissues and cells. For this purpose, techniques for the manufacture of tissue laden- engineered transplants tissue reconstruction and the use of therapeutic stem cells are used.