Sofie Singbrant Söderberg
About Sofie Singbrant Söderberg
Sofie Singbrant Söderberg is a Director and Head of Department at the Novo Nordisk Foundation in Copenhagen, Denmark, where she has worked since 2018. She holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine and Gene Therapy from Lund University and has extensive experience in research and leadership roles in various institutions.
Work at Novo Nordisk Fonden
Sofie Singbrant Söderberg has served as Director and Head of Department at Novo Nordisk Foundation since 2018. In this role, she coordinates leadership meetings between Novo Nordisk Fonden, universities, and Novo Group companies. She leads the development and execution of Bioscience Cluster activities aimed at fostering collaboration and enhancing the international influence and branding of research in Denmark. Additionally, she is responsible for monitoring, developing, and managing the NNF Portfolio and NNF Portfolio Board. Her tenure at the foundation has focused on advancing scientific research and collaboration within the biosciences sector.
Education and Expertise
Sofie Singbrant Söderberg holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Molecular Medicine and Gene Therapy from Lund University, where she studied from 2003 to 2009. She also completed a Postgraduate program at Lund University in Medical Research School from 2002 to 2003. Earlier, she earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Chemistry and Biomedicine from the University of Kalmar, Sweden, from 1997 to 2002. Additionally, she studied Spanish at Universidad Complutense de Madrid for 11 months in 1997. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in scientific research and leadership in the biosciences field.
Background
Sofie Singbrant Söderberg's academic journey began at Österäng, where she studied from 1994 to 1996. Following this, she pursued higher education in various disciplines, including Chemistry, Biomedicine, and Molecular Medicine. Before her current role, she worked as a Postdoctoral researcher at St Vincent's Institute in Melbourne, Australia, from 2009 to 2011, and as a Principal Investigator and Assistant Professor at Lund University from 2015 to 2018. Her diverse background in research and academia has contributed to her expertise in the biosciences.
Achievements
Sofie Singbrant Söderberg has made significant contributions to the field of biosciences through her leadership at Novo Nordisk Foundation. She chairs the committee for unsolicited applications, overseeing the evaluation and management of research proposals. Her role in coordinating leadership meetings and developing the Bioscience Cluster activities has enhanced collaboration among research institutions and increased the visibility of Danish research on the international stage. Her efforts in managing the NNF Portfolio reflect her commitment to advancing scientific research and innovation.