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.
