S9E1. Jacob Sten Petersen

From the research facilities of Novo Nordisk, Copenhagen-born, Lexington, Massachusetts-based Danish scientist and senior vice president JACOB STEN PETERSEN talks about his 35-year career working in developing drugs to support patients with serious chronic diseases, and his 25-year long work and personal investment in finding a cure for diabetes. Jacob further shares his thoughts on the cultures between Denmark and the US regarding the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare system.----------For today's episode, Jacob Petersen chose Per Kirkeby's Uden titel, Læsø, or Untitled, Læsø, from 2001 from the collection of the National Gallery of Denmark.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS8278----------Photographer: Greg M. Cooper----------This conversation with Tina Jøhnk Christensen occurred on August 14, 2025.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/                      email: [email protected]