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Rigshospitalet accelerates future healthcare solutions to benefit patients globally and we have some of the world's most ambitious investments in health research. International collaborations are one of the pathways in which we strive to improve patient care and fulfill our mission and this is a strong foundation for innovating, implementing and scaling health initiatives for the entire world.

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Rigshospitalet recognized among the world’s best hospitals in 2026

The 2026 edition of World’s Best Hospitals, published annually by Newsweek, places two Nordic hospitals among the global top fifteen, with Rigshospitalet – Copenhagen University Hospital at 15th place and Karolinska University Hospital at 4th place worldwide. It is an acknowledgement of the strong tradition for high‑quality, publicly funded healthcare in the Nordic region.

Innovation District Copenhagen appoints new CEO

Innovation District Copenhagen (IDC) has appointed Annemarie Munk Riis as its new Chief Executive Officer, taking up the position on June 1st 2026. She arrives directly from a position as CEO at Green Building Council and holds a degree in economics from the University of Copenhagen and a PhD from Copenhagen Business School.

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New Danish–Swedish hospital collaboration to boost research and patient treatment

Conducting large clinical studies and sharing research data between Sweden and Denmark is about to become easier. Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital and Skåne University Hospital have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate cross-border collaboration and strengthen health innovation in the Öresund Region.

17. December 2025

Building Europe’s Future Through Collaboration

Explore the report Recommendations for the implementation of the EU Life Science Strategy

3. December 2025

The “Improvement Engine” for the Sickest Patients

After years of preparation, intensive care units across Denmark have begun enrolling patients in the INCEPT platform trial, which tests multiple treatments at once to improve care for the most critically ill.

5. November 2025

International award for pioneer in rare diseases

This year’s international research award from Rigshospitalet goes to German professor Heymut Omran. His research has, among other things, paved the way for new treatments and improved diagnostics for patients with a rare respiratory disease.

7. October 2025

Experts at Copenhagen Life Science Summit to deliver concrete EU recommendations

The opening day of the conference has a clear aim: to move from strategy to action with concrete proposals for how Europe can turn its new life science vision into better care for patients – and a stronger, more competitive Europe.

Watch Europe’s flagship health innovation conference live

On 8–9 October, leading European policymakers, researchers, industry and patient voices gather in Copenhagen to shape the future of health and life sciences. Follow the livestream directly here.

Artificial intelligence detects significantly more risk pregnancies

AI models for analysing ultrasound images can reveal up to 35 percent more risk pregnancies, thereby preventing premature births or birth complications.

Early conversations improve end-of-life care for cancer patients

Patients who die from blood, lymph, and bone marrow cancer too often spend their last time undergoing aggressive cancer treatment. Seven Danish hospitals are investigating in a joint study whether structured conversations early in the treatment process can help patients achieve a better and gentler end of life.

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