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Join us at Lundbeck as we celebrate #EarthDay by reaffirming our unwavering commitment to ambitious and science-based climate targets that drive us as we innovate and improve #BrainHealth 🌍. Lundbeck's climate impact is largely tied to the emissions generated by the procurement activity within our extensive supply chain. This is the reason we are working closely with our suppliers to encourage positive change. Our goal is to ensure that, by 2030, all our primary 300 suppliers are powered entirely by renewable energy. Chad Goldsberry, Director of Procurement Commercial Services at Lundbeck, emphasizes the challenges ahead: “It is a challenging journey as the climate action maturity of our suppliers considerably differ. Right now, it is a mix of main suppliers and smaller suppliers that have signed, so there is still a way to go.” In collaboration with our suppliers, we are enhancing Lundbeck’s commitment to emission reduction. However, our efforts do not stop there; Lundbeck has made a pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Watch the video below to learn more about our sustainability approach 👇. #EarthDay #Sustainability

April marks #ParkinsonsDiseaseAwarenessMonth, and at Lundbeck we want to raise awareness about the extensive efforts needed to accelerate breakthroughs essential for improving the lives of millions affected by Parkinson's. Parkinson’s disease is among the most common neurological disorders, with around 1% of the world’s population aged 60 or older living with this condition. The risk of developing Parkinson’s disease increases with age, and as more people are living into old age, there is an overall increase in the number of affected individuals. It is estimated that by 2040, the prevalence of Parkinson’s disease in the US is expected to double compared to 2010. Allow us to introduce you to Sheng Kangshua and Colleen Henderson, two remarkable individuals from our patient community whose journeys inspire us to innovate and create advancements in #BrainHealth. 🧠 Discover Sheng’s and Colleen’s stories as they share their experiences of navigating life with Parkinson’s disease. https://ow.ly/Sp3E50RjBkY #ParkinsonsDiseaseAwarenessMonth. #Parkinsons #Awareness

Meet our Brain Battle 2024 finalists! We’re thrilled to introduce our three finalists - Alberte Bay V. Pedersen, Beatriz Cruz Luzon, and Xhuliana Sula - all MSc graduates from Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen. These talented individuals will present their neuroscience projects in their quest to secure the coveted PhD position at Lundbeck. After a successful inaugural competition in 2023, our second Brain Battle is scheduled to take place on April 26th. The Brain Battle is an exciting science competition open to MSc students and recent MSc graduates who have a keen interest in pursuing a PhD in neuroscience. Watch the video below to learn what motivates them and why they chose to specialize in neuroscience 🧠👇 Stay tuned – we will reveal the winner of the competition after the final! Learn more about Lundbeck’s Brain Battle here: https://lnkd.in/eRbnNH3m #BrainBattle #neuroscience #talents

We are thrilled to announce the launch of “HEAD-WINd”, our innovative public-private partnership in collaboration with the Danish Knowledge Center on Headache Disorders! 🙌 🧠 In Denmark, nearly 1 in 5 adults live with migraine or frequent headaches, yet only a small proportion seek professional healthcare support. Despite the high prevalence of migraine in Denmark, there is still much to learn about life with migraine or frequent headaches. To address this, the Danish Knowledge Center on Headache Disorders and Lundbeck, under the leadership of Agathe Le Lay, Head of Global Value Evidence and Patient Insights, have initiated a research collaboration to contribute to the development of treatment strategies for these disorders. 💡 Commencing this 2024, the “HEAD-WINd” research project will investigate the lives of individuals living with migraines and headaches. This project employs an innovative approach to research by involving 100,000 adult Danes, who will be invited to respond to a headache disorder screener and then use a specially designed app to collect day-to-day data on life with migraine and headache symptoms for 3 months. Follow our journey as we advance healthcare innovation by uniting experts, patients, and scientists to make a positive impact on the lives of millions. https://lnkd.in/eS9fT_zF #EveryBrainInTheGame #PremierNeuroscience

As a leading Danish life science company, Lundbeck takes pride in our contributions to Danish society. Our innovative products, exports, and employment opportunities play a key role, but to continue our growth we are dependent on a positive environment for #LifeScience with high quality education programs within natural science, incentives to invest in research, and better framework conditions for production in Denmark. On April 10th, we had the honor of welcoming around 40 policy makers to our Valby headquarters. Their visit revolved around the upcoming Danish life science strategy aimed to ensure the best possible framework conditions for life science business in Denmark. The policy makers were welcomed by Lars Bang, Executive Vice President and Head of Product Development and Supply, who highlighted our unique site in Valby, which contains our entire life science value chain, from early drug discovery to production and global HQ-functions. After the introduction, the guests explored our complex laboratory research and advanced production facilities, allowing them to gain insights into our business and neuroscience research 🧠. At Lundbeck we value communication with our external stakeholders, and this visit was all about dialogue. The on-site tour created a great opportunity for policy makers to interact with Lundbeck employees to better understand our business and how the government can support the growth of life science in Denmark. A special thanks to all our guests for the great dialogue! We look forward to working with you to shape the best environment for life science in Denmark 🙌. #Neuroscience #LifeScience

Today, on #WorldParkinsonsDay, we want to spark a conversation on the effects of this neurodegenerative disease on patients’ lives. Each journey with Parkinson’s is unique, defying stereotypes and reshaping our understanding of living with this condition. Meet our colleague Johan Hellsten: musician, scientist and person living with Parkinson’s. In 2016, Johan's world shifted when he received a Parkinson's diagnosis. Since then, he’s embarked on a new path - not only as a neuroscientist but also as someone living with the disease. As a Senior Specialist in Patient Insights at Lundbeck Johan aims to remove the stigma surrounding Parkinson’s and to challenge the conventional image of Parkinson’s by amplifying patient and caregiver voices into drug development and disease management. Watch the video below to hear Johan’s story 👇 #WorldParkinsonsDay #Parkinsons #EveryBrainInTheGame

Did you know that psychiatric and neurological disorders can affect women and men differently? 🧠 While both women and men can develop similar mental disorders and conditions, they often experience different symptoms. Beyond hormonal, psychosocial, and socioeconomic differences, gender and sex differences significantly influence how brain diseases manifest in both women and men. Gender disparities contribute to inequalities in brain health, with disorders such as #depression and #migraine being more prevalent among women than men. To advance health worldwide for both women and men, we must recognize the importance of sex-specific factors in brain diseases. Check out the infographic below and share it with your network to raise awareness of inequalities in brain health. 💡 #BrainHealth #DiseaseAwareness

We’re thrilled to announce that two new leaders have joined our Executive team on 1st of April! Michala Fischer-Hansen is set to bring her extensive expertise in the biopharmaceutical sector to Lundbeck as the new Head of Europe & International Markets. Lundbeck welcomes a seasoned executive with a proven track record in improving business performance, poised to contribute to the company's long-term value creation as a #FocusedInnovator. Joining her in steering Lundbeck towards new horizons is Dianne Hol, our incoming Head of People & Organization. With an impressive international background in Human Resources (HR) leadership, Dianne brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Lundbeck. We’re excited to see how her leadership will cultivate our high-performing teams. Together, we look forward to reaching new heights in innovation and performance. Let’s give a warm welcome to Michala and Dianne! 🌟 Click here to get to their biographies: https://lnkd.in/e7N2hbe5

Did you know that around 20% of children and adolescents worldwide are affected by a mental health disorder?* In a recent LinkedIn poll, we conducted on the greatest challenges associated with #BrainHealth, 31% of our followers identified ‘mental health in youth’ as their primary concern. Participate in the poll and/or share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below to join the discussion 👇 *Source: WHO #MentalHealth #Awareness

Migraine auras are sensory warnings that signal the onset of a migraine, presenting as visual disturbances or other sensory impairments. 🌩 While not everyone living with migraine experiences auras, for those who do, they can act as a preemptive alert to take medication and mitigate the migraine’s severity. The manifestation of auras varies widely among individuals, with some experiencing them without a subsequent headache. Understanding one’s unique aura patterns can be crucial for managing migraine effectively. Learn more about migraine here: https://lnkd.in/eF9Dpjwk #Migraine #Aura #Awareness