Dr. Dan Stærk

Professor

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Biography

Professor Dan Stærk is the head of the Natural Products Research group at the Copenhagen Small-Molecule NMR Center. His research focuses on the discovery of small-molecule peptide-based drug leads from natural sources, including medicinal plants, marine organisms, and microorganisms. His work addresses various disease areas, particularly type 2 diabetes, infectious diseases, and cancer. Stærk's line of research emphasizes sustainable drug discovery and the development of functional food sources. He aims to implement advanced bioanalytical techniques for pharmacological profiling of complex extracts, including high-resolution bioactivity profiling and metabolomics. He has supervised numerous students and postdocs and possesses extensive experience in managing interdisciplinary research projects. His interests span a wide range of topics, including natural product chemistry, mass spectrometry, and drug discovery, and he is actively involved in collaborations at both national and international levels. Throughout his career, he has published extensively in high-impact journals and has earned a high h-index, indicating the significant impact of his research within the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Danish University of Pharmaceutical Sciences • Copenhagen, Denmark

Worked in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Taught and conducted research in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry.

Professor with Special Duties

— Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Engaged in teaching and research in the Department of Basic Sciences and Environment.

Professor with Special Duties

— Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Focused on drug design and pharmacology.

Full Professor

— Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Leading research in the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology.

Awards

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Teacher of the Year

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Hede Nielsen Prize

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Teacher of the Year

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.