Fly Me to the Moon Award 2025: Christian Lind Nielsen

We are proud to announce that Christian Lind Nielsen, MD and PhD fellow at the Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, is the recipient of this year’s Fly Me to the Moon Award. The award, presented during the ACROBATIC Two-Day Research Symposium 2025, recognises early-career researchers whose work demonstrates exceptional innovation and potential for impact in surgical oncology.

Christian Lind Nielsen received the DKK 50,000 prize for his preclinical research project exploring novel methods for the reconstruction of diaphyseal bone defects. His project investigates the use of laser-guided osteotomies and 3D-printed PEKK implants in a rabbit model, aiming to enhance surgical precision and improve long-term outcomes in complex oncological bone resections.

The project combines advanced surgical techniques, additive manufacturing, and translational thinking - hallmarks of the innovative spirit ACROBATIC seeks to foster.

We congratulate Christian on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to following the development and future clinical applications of his work.