Developmental Biology, Stem Cells, Reproductive, Regenerative and Reparative Medicine
Developmental biology includes the study of how genes regulate cell growth, the differentiation of cells from the stem cell stage and onwards, and the processes that result in the formation of tissues and organs. The aim is to find new methods of treating disease and repairing damaged tissues. Reproduction involves research into germ cells, infertility, pregnancy, foetal medicine, the newborn infant and andrology. Reparative medical research involves for example surgery and orthopaedics.
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Tailored brain-cells to combat Parkinson's disease
Tailored brain-cells to combat Parkinson's disease
The ERC Advanced Grant is one of Europe’s most prestigious programmes for research financing. The grant has now been awarded to Ernest Arenas to tailor dopamine-producing brain cells for patients with Parkinson’s disease.
New insights provide hope for new hair growth in adults
New insights provide hope for new hair growth in adults
We are born with all the hair follicles that we will ever have in our lives, because after birth the skin loses the ability to create new hair follicles. If our skin is severely damaged it cannot form new hair follicles or associated sebaceous glands essential for keeping the skin moist. But now researchers have revealed that controlled activation of the so-called Hedgehog-signaling pathway leads to new formation of hair follicles and hair in mice.
Promising therapeutic approach for spinal cord injuries
Promising therapeutic approach for spinal cord injuries
The healing ability of the central nervous system is very limited and injuries to the brain or spinal cord often result in permanent functional deficits. Dr Christian Göritz and his colleagues have found a mechanism that explains why this happens, and they were also able to improve functional recovery following spinal cord injury in mice.
Using DNA origami for optimal antibody effectiveness
Using DNA origami for optimal antibody effectiveness
By using DNA-based design of precise nanostructures – so-called DNA origami – scientists ahave been able to demonstrate the most accurate distance between densely packed antigens in order to get the strongest bond to antibodies in the immune system.
Encouraging on regenerative angiogenesis in humans
Encouraging on regenerative angiogenesis in humans
An international team of researchers from academia and the biopharma industry has published a Phase 1a/b study, showing the therapeutic potential of mRNA encoding for regenerative angiogenesis in humans. The goal is to generate new blood vessels and improve blood flow in tissues where it is otherwise restricted.
Regenerative medicine
Regenerative medicine
Infertility
Infertility
Premature birth
Premature birth
Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease
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Studying the role of stem cells in cell turnover
Studying the role of stem cells in cell turnover
Jonas Frisén and his team are studying the role of stem cells in cell turnover in healthy and pathological situations. Many projects focus on stem cells in the brain and spinal cord and adult neurogenesis.
Studying genome regulation using single-cell analysis
Studying genome regulation using single-cell analysis
Rickard Sandberg has developed a method of single-cell analysis that provides groundbreaking molecular insight into the properties and function of cells. The method is used around the world.
Expanding understanding of PCOS
Expanding understanding of PCOS
Elisabet Stener-Victorin studies women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and was one of the first to notice the disease’s connection with mental illness. Her aim is to understand the causes an to find better treatments.
The placenta is a key to understanding disease
The placenta is a key to understanding disease
Ganesh Acharya’s research concerns understanding the function of the heart and blood system of fetuses and pregnant women.
Mechanisms behind kidney disease
Mechanisms behind kidney disease
Annika Östman Wernerson researches molecular mechanisms causing different kidney diseases. She also researches the field of pedagogics.
Scaffolds designed to engineer tissues
Scaffolds designed to engineer tissues
Molly Stevens’ research focuses on designing and developing bioinspired materials for applications in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering and biosensing.
Normal and abnormal formation of blood cells
Normal and abnormal formation of blood cells
Stein Eirik Jacobsen is exploring the mechanisms and regulation of healthy blood formation and the causes of diseases of the blood, such as leukaemia.
Strengthened midwifery increases women's access to care
Strengthened midwifery increases women's access to care
Marie Klingberg Allvin’s work involves strengthening midwifery, often in low-resource countries, in order to give women access to better healthcare. She believes in the integration of research and education – something that is also included in her new professorship.
Researching better ways to help the involuntary childless
Researching better ways to help the involuntary childless
A molecular dialogue between embryo and uterus is critical to pregnancy. Andres Salumets is researching this interaction to understand infertility and develop improved treatments for involuntary
Clinical improvements for joint operations
Clinical improvements for joint operations
Olof Sköldenberg’s research aims to contribute to better treatment and diagnosis of injured joints – especially hip joints. In recent years, among other activities, he has investigated how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used as support in the analysis of orthopaedic X-ray images.
Helping to improve joint replacement surgery
Helping to improve joint replacement surgery
Arkan Sayed-Noor researches orthopaedic surgery. He examines which factors are the most important for successful results and has taken a particular interest in biomechanical and geometrical restoration after joint replacement surgery.
Studying healing disorders in tendons and joints
Studying healing disorders in tendons and joints
Paul Ackermann is researching why problems often arise in the healing-process in tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissue in the locomotor system. His work can give rise to new therapies designed to help the injury to heal properly and prevent chronic pain and blood clots.
Researching orthopaedics for trauma patients
Researching orthopaedics for trauma patients
Patients who receive trauma therapy often have multiple fractures and other orthopaedic injuries, which in themselves can prove fatal. Anders Enocson is researching how orthopaedic surgery for these patients can be improved – from choice of surgical method to cooperation within the