Women in Life Science Denmark

In Women in Life Science Denmark we celebrate our first cohort of mentors and mentees who have been through our mentor program, sponsored by Lundbeckfonden / Lundbeck Foundation. Our mentor program aims at developing both female talent within Life Sciences and educating experienced career women in the art of mentoring and has been developed in close cooperation with KMP+ House of Mentoring.   ➡️ Meet some of our mentors and mentees here:

Perspectives on Denmark’s declining birthrates Symposium on January 24, 2025   Merck Denmark and Women in Life Science Denmark invites you to a symposium on Denmark’s declining birth rates, how we think about reproductive health and the sustainability of our future society. Declining birth rates are more than just a demographic trend facing our modern societies — they represent an increasingly urgent societal challenge and political concern. But what are the causes beyond health-related and cultural factors? How can we support young people in balancing careers, health, and family aspirations? Nynne Bjerre Christensen will moderate the symposium, where leading researchers, politicians, and representatives from Generation Y and Z, will share their concerns and hopes for the future of Danish welfare. The symposium will address the health, demographic, generational, and socio-economic perspectives on Denmark's declining birth rates. Meet the speakers: Margrethe Vestager (Outgoing EU Commissioner) Prof. Cecilia Ramlau-Hansen (Dept. of Public Health, Aarhus University) Prof. Rune Lindahl-Jacobsen (Dept. of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark) Linea Søgaard-Lidelløgaard-Lidell (Venstre) Mai Villadsen (Enhedslisten) Sofie Diemer (Author and Radio Host) Julie Grove (Debater and Author) Carl Emil Lind Christensen (founding member of the “Apprentice Rebellion”) Lene Gerlach (Chair of Women in Life Science Denmark) Montse Jansà (General Manager of Merck Denmark) 📅 Date: January 24, 9:30-12:00 📍 Venue: Karen Blixen Room, The Black Diamond, Copenhagen 👉 Sign up and join us as we explore a challenge that will shape our society across generations. The applicable rules and ethical guidelines mean that practicing fertility specialists cannot participate. #dkpol #dksundhed #birthrates #Merck #Future #WILD

Come and join us for our next Women in Life Science Denmark's Members’ Meeting: “Gender equality and diversity in Denmark”. We are honored to welcome Mr. Magnus Heunicke, Minister for Environment and Gender Equality, who will share insights into the Government’s perspective and initiatives on gender equality. Following the Minister’s address, the peer-to-peer network leads will present key learnings and highlights from the past year. The event will conclude with a celebration of the first cohort of mentees who successfully completed the mentor program in November 2024.   Members only and invited guests. Members - check your mail box for the invitation. 🗓 14th January 2025 ⏰ 5:00-8:00 pm (Arrival & Registration at 4:45) 📍 Gorrissen Federspiel, Axel Tower, Axel Torv 2, 1609 Copenhagen V   This promises to be an inspiring evening of dialogue, reflection, and recognition. We look forward to seeing you there 💫

Innovation in Women’s Health was the agenda for the Women in Life Science Denmark's Members Meeting held in September. Hear the highlights from the speakers in this video, where the topic is introduced by Pernille Winding Gojkovic & Sophie Blomgren-Hansen, expounded by Christina Östberg Lloyd and suggestions for solutions are given by Trine Bartholdy. Thanks again to Bech-Bruun for generously hosting the Women in Life Science Denmark event!

Women in Life Science Denmark is proud to have Helle Busck Fensvig as a Vice Chair bringing focus to female entrepreneurs and sustainable investments!

An exciting day for us today as we host our investors for our Annual Investor Meeting in Amsterdam. This year we were immensely proud to launch our newest effort: The Forbion EU Impact Roundtable to our LPs. In this inaugural session we focused on "Empowering Women's Health in 2024." In a gathering that got together diverse leaders from pharma, venture capital, academia and NGOs, the panel discussed the state of research in women's health and how to pave a way forward. A huge thank you to our panelists Mary Kerr, CEO of NeRRe Therapeutics Ltd, Kelle Moley, Global VP of Clinical & Translational R&D, Reproductive Medicine & Maternal Health at Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Diana Torgersen Head of Innovation Ecosystem Integration at Organon and Trine Bartholdy, Chief Business Officer at BioInnovation Institute. We are grateful for their insights and commitment to advancing women's health. Stay tuned for the full session recording. #Forbion #ImpactRoundtable #WomensHealth #VentureCapital #Pharma #InvestingInImpact #biotech

Women in Life Science Denmark, Women in Life Science Norway (WiLD Norway) and VILDA - Ledande kvinnor i Life Science will talk about how we can raise the ceiling for women in life science at BioEurope today at 12:00. We would love to see you there! Stay after & chat with us about how you can make a difference for women.

“Every ceiling we raise is a floor for those coming after us… and thanks to them that were here before us” - Chelsea Ranger - 🌟 You could say the journey to close the gender gap began with trailblazing #RoleModels like the Suffragettes, who laid the foundation for future generations of women to #BreakBarriers and claim their place in leadership, education, and the workforce. There are many more outstanding examples to mention. Individuals and groups. 🌟 Role models are crucial in inspiring women to pursue opportunities they might not have considered possible. Seeing #WomenInLeadership roles—from politics and business to science, healthcare and sports—empowers others to follow in their footsteps. 🌟 Gender should never be a limitation! 🌟 #ClosingTheGenderGap requires not just policy changes but also visible examples of women thriving and never giving up on finding new ways to include women in leadership. Both women and men shall serve as role models, together championing #inclusivity and #equality. 🌟Together we can #InspireFutureGenerations to break down barriers and ensure that leadership positions reflect the diverse talents of all genders. True progress happens when everyone is empowered to lead and succeed, regardless of gender. 🌟 Everyone can be a role model and show it is possible to accelerate progress toward true gender equality, ensuring that future generations of women have #EqualOpportunities to lead and succeed💫! For #WomensHealth - for a brighter world! Thanks for sharing this inspiring film Helena Strigård 💫 VILDA - Ledande kvinnor i Life Science Women in Life Science Norway (WiLD Norway) Women in Life Science Denmark Lene Gerlach Chelsea Ranger Anna Törner Sarah Lidé Cecilia Bröms-Thell Cecilia Callmer Cecilia Edström ♦️ Eva Sjökvist Saers ♦️ Camilla Sylvest Helena Kelle Moley Isis Amer-Wahlin Kristina Ingvar Madeleine Engen, MD Priya Oberoi Nora Bavey Karoline Akerjordet Elin C. Larsen Mozhgan Dorkhan Esther Lloyd Anette Steenberg Sana Alajmovic Hanna Sjöström Ebba Fåhraeus Åsa Tillberg Widell Lena Henningsson Malin Parkler Frida Flemmer Simonetta Giordano Charlotte af Klercker Sophia Carolina Samuelsson Tara Heitner Per Falk Klaus Langhoff-Roos Orvar Larsson💫 and so many many others… 🙏🏻

Congratulations to our sister organisation Women in Life Science Norway (WiLD Norway) with their inaugural meeting yesterday👏 Important topics were on the agenda, check out the report from Menon Economics on the gender gap in Norway’s life sciences, see comments below. WiLD is now a Nordic movement with more than 550 members in Women in Life Science Denmark, Women in Life Science Norway (WiLD Norway) and VILDA - Ledande kvinnor i Life Science! Come an meet us at #BioEurope Nov 4th 12:00-12:45 at the Exhibition Hall Stage talking about the needs and implications of gender balance for our sector across the Nordic countries.

Women in Life Science Denmark congratulates Britt Meelby Jensen on being awarded Leader of the Year 2024! This well-deserved recognition is a remarkable achievement and a testament to Britt's exceptional dedication, visionary leadership, and lasting impact. Her impressive career, particularly the transformative work she has led at Ambu A/S, serves as an inspiration to many. We wish Britt continued success in her leadership journey as she empowers and inspires both women and men in the life science industry, driving progress and innovation in the field.