An X-factor show for scientists called “Ph.D Cup 2023” will present the five top young scientists of the year competing for the title.
- Cecilie Knudsen, 30 years old, snake bite researcher; developed a test that can identify the type of snake responsible for a patient’s bite (so that doctors can give the right treatment faster).
- Rene Tronsgaard, 33 years old, exoplanets researcher: he is looking for new planets in far-away solar systems.
- Malene Overby, 30 years old, Alzheimer researcher; she is trying to better understand the role of proteins in the development of Alzheimer’s.
- Rune Petring Hasselager, 37 years old, anesthesia researcher; he is looking at how the anesthesia methods could impact the result of the medical interventions.
- Toril Jensen, 33 years old, children’s memory researcher; she is looking at how you can trigger memories from childhood.
- Last year, the title was won by 31 year old, Amani Meaidi, for her research into the use of medication for excessive menstruation.
