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The THOR project aims to combine human genetics and functional smooth muscle cells (SMC) studies to identify the expressed genes, pathways and functions that are linked to the development of atherosclerosis. By doing do, the THOR team hopes to find new and promising drug targets for the treatment of atherosclerosis. Novo Nordisk is industry partner in THOR.

Main contacts for the THOR project

Jacob Fog Bentzon

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Company involved in the THOR project

THOR progress update

- THOR

This is a recorded talk from ODIN's Knowledge Sharing Event (May 2022), where Head of THOR Jacob Fog Bentzon presents the latest update from the…

Current status of the THOR project

- THOR

The THOR project, which focuses on atherosclerosis, is about halfway through its project period. Here Julián Juárez provides an update on the current…

Novo Nordisk - industry partner in THOR

- THOR

Michael Nyberg and his team from Novo Nordisk are industry partners on the THOR project funded by ODIN. Here, he explains how the collaboration on…

Open Collaborations in the THOR project

- THOR

The THOR project is headed by Jacob Fog Bentzon in collaboration with Mette Nyegaard. Michael Nyberg and his team from Novo Nordisk are industry…

Introducing the THOR project

- THOR

This short video introduces the THOR project and its team members. The THOR team holds expertise within the areas of atherosclerosis, smooth muscle…

Meet the THOR team

- People

Atherosclerotic vascular diseases are the leading cause of death and disabilities in the world. Although a range of different drugs are available to…

Aim of the THOR project

- THOR

The THOR project investigates how smooth muscle cells are involved in atherosclerosis. Read more about the aim of the THOR project here.

Aarhus University and industry start five open research projects to pave the way for new pharmaceuticals

Screenshot from the video about the five funded ODIN projects
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Kidney diseases, atherosclerosis, colon cancer, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and neurological disorders are five global health problems that the…

Our OPEN approach to innovation in science

In ODIN, all findings and results will be shared openly. 

Researchers working on ODIN projects are encouraged to upload all of their findings to the ODIN community on Zenodo - see the link to the right.

If you have any questions, you are more than welcome to contact the ODIN secretariat.

Articles and results from ODIN projects
Revised 24.10.2024
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Ditte Høyer Engholm