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Research in Life Science City Aalborg

Aalborg University (AAU), known as one of the highest-ranked engineering universities in Europe, plays a decisive role in advancing life science in North Denmark.

Aalborg University Hospital is built physically together with The Faculty of Medicine at Aalborg University through a corridor. This creates a dynamic ecosystem where treatment, research, and education are integrated seamlessly.

In close proximity of the hospital and Aalborg University, Life Science City Aalborg is also home to University College of Northern Denmark (UCN). UCN provides higher education and performs research, development and innovation activities within the four main areas of business, social education, health and technology
Aalborg University
The Faculty of Medicine (SUND) consisting of the Department of Health Science and Technology, the Department of Clinical Medicine, and the Doctoral School of Medicine, Biomedical Science, and Technology, along with other faculties at Aalborg University, and AAU INNOVATE/AAU Innovation, represent a range of competencies (researchers and students), facilities, offerings, and services. We aim to engage in closer dialogue and collaboration with businesses and the local ecosystem.
Research at AAU
University College of Northern Denmark (UCN)
UCN offers education grounded in real-life experiences with close interplay between theory and practice. This practical focus is fundamental to the UCN identity and distinctive approach to learning. The mission is driven by the creation of knowledge and learning that delivers tangible results and fosters positive change for the sectors and the region we serve.
Research at UCN

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Professors Peter Søgaard (Left) and Samuel Emil Schmidt from Aalborg University have co-developed Seismofit, a groundbreaking device that quickly measures heart sounds and breathing to estimate VO2max — a key indicator of fitness and health.

Their work has gained global recognition, earning them an invitation to present at the UN General Assembly in New York.

Digital Health & AI

Digital Health & Artificial Intelligence drives the transformation of healthcare with data-driven tools, telemedicine, and intelligent decision support.

Researchers in this field harness cutting-edge technologies to improve patient outcomes and enable personalized, efficient care.
AAU Research Portal
Lotte N.S. Struijk, Professor at the Department of Health Science and Technology at Aalborg University, has led the development of the EXOTIC exoskeleton arm. At the Center for Rehabilitation Robotics, she has helped advance this technology to support people with complete paralysis from the neck down, enabling them to eat, drink, study, work, and even take part in social activities such as shaking hands or helping a child.

Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering combines engineering principles with medical sciences to develop advanced rehabilitation technologies, robotics, and neurotech solutions. This field supports recovery, mobility, and quality of life for patients through innovation.
AAU Research Portal
In the photo, Professor and Chief Physician Søren Paaske Johnsen (left) is seen receiving the Generalkonsul Ernst Carlsen Honorary Prize 2025 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to health science research.

Clinical Medicine

Clinical Medicine focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease. It includes cardiology, general medicine, and health service research, with the goal of ensuring high-quality, accessible, and evidence-based patient care.
AAU Research Portal
AAU Professor Mads Albertsen receiving Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II’s Science Prize, awarded by the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters. Only a month and a half ago, he had also received the Ministry of Higher Education and Science’s Elite Research Prize, which was presented by Her Majesty Queen Mary.

Molecular Biosciences

Molecular Bioscience explores the fundamental building blocks of life — DNA, proteins, and biomarkers — to advance our understanding of disease mechanisms and develop precise, targeted therapies for the future of medicine.
AAU Research Portal

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