Michael Davies

Michael Davies is a Professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Panum Institute, University of Copenhagen (2014–present). Previously held leadership roles including Director of The Heart Research Institute (Sydney, Australia, 2012–2014) and Conjoint Professor at the University of Sydney (2004–2014). His research focuses on protein oxidation, myeloperoxidase activity, and their roles in atherosclerosis, inflammation, and cardiovascular diseases. A globally recognized scholar with over 430 peer-reviewed publications and an H-index of 102 (Google Scholar).

• Key Positions:
• Professor, University of Copenhagen (2014–present)
• Director, The Heart Research Institute (2012–2014)
• Australian Research Council Professorial Fellow (2009–2013)

Research Interests: Davies’ work bridges biochemistry and medicine, emphasizing radical-mediated protein oxidation, extracellular matrix modification, and myeloperoxidase-driven inflammation. His studies investigate how oxidative stress contributes to chronic diseases like atherosclerosis, leveraging proteomics and advanced analytical techniques.

Honors & Awards:

• Novo Nordisk Laureate Award (2014–2020)
• Europe Award, Society for Free Radical Research (2017)
• Lifetime Achievement Award, SFRR-India (2014)

Advising & Grants: Davies has led major research initiatives, including ARC Fellowships and international collaborations. His lab focuses on translational research, developing in vitro models like cardiac spheroids for heart microenvironment studies.