Robert Carlsson, Senior Scientist | PAUL-VISSE LAB The storyLoss of neuronal function and dopamine activity in Parkinson’s disease coincides with aggregation of phosphorylated alpha-synucein. The alpha-synuclein is phosphorylated at position 129, as visualized on the pipette. Dopamine activity is assessed by the loss of brown staining on brain cross-sections.Research areaNeurological disorders, ne

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/lost-p129 - 2025-07-01

Na Liu | LUNDGAARD LAB The storyThis image depicts the immunofluorescent staining of mouse nasal mucosa. The structure of the nasal mucosa resembles a Great Wall and serves a similar function—a strong barrier protecting the body’s defensive gateway. Along this "nasal Great Wall," the red-stained macrophages stand out prominently. These powerful immune cells, embedded within the mucosa, act like vi

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/macrophages-vigilant-sentinels-nasal-great-wall - 2025-07-01

Marios Kritsilis, PhD student | LUNDGAARD LAB The storyThis image offers a glimpse into the intricate world of cerebrospinal fluid, which flows around the central nervous system. Traditionally seen as providing protection and nourishment, it was recently found to also clear toxic solutes and proteins from the brain. The glymphatic system, as it is called, has become a key focus for understanding a

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/brain-beyond - 2025-07-01

Jari Jukkola, Postdoc | LUNDGAARD LAB The storySometimes, chaos can give rise to order, and between these two states of existence, a thin line of ideas separate the randomness from form.Research areaThe glymphatic brain clearance system.ImpactWe should all remember that new thoughts are formed and shifted by people’s own perceptions and preconceptions. This process is delicate and vulnerable, and

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/thin-line-between-order-chaos - 2025-07-01

WCMM Lund Celebrates 10 Years of Research Excellence! This year marks the 10-year anniversary of WCMM Lund — a decade of pioneering research, collaboration, and scientific breakthroughs. It's an excellent opportunity to highlight the progress we've made, the impactful work carried out by our researchers, and the many success stories that have shaped our community. To celebrate this milestone, we’r

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/whats/wcmm-10-year-anniversary-conference - 2025-07-01

Back to news page Darcy Wagner WCMM Molecular Medicine Fellow Darcy Wagner, a researcher at the faculty of Medicine, is one of the talented early researchers who have been awarded with the ERC starting grants. The award is for her research on ”Bioengineering lung tissue using extracellular matrix based 3D bioprinting”. The ERC Starting Grants is a grant from the European Research Council for early

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/darcy-wagner-receives-erc-starting-grant - 2025-07-01

Back to news archiveTwo research positions at the level of Associate Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor) are now open within the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine at Lund University (WCMM LU) in the following areas:Tissue Repair in Infectious DiseasesTranslation of preclinical regenerative medicine into advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMP)Click on the links above to see the announce

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/announcement-two-tenure-track-positions - 2025-07-01

Keynote Speakers Prof. Michel Sadelain, Columbia University Dr. Michel Sadelain, born in Paris in 1960, is a leading genetic engineer and physician-scientist, currently serving as Director of the Columbia Initiative in Cell Engineering & Therapy in New York. He is internationally recognized for pioneering CAR-T cell immunotherapy—a groundbreaking approach that genetically modifies a patient’s T ce

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/whats/wcmm-10-year-anniversary-conference/meet-speakers - 2025-07-01

WCMM Clinical Researcher | Infection Medicine Our researchWe investigate how infections trigger and reshape the innate immune system and how a response that begins as protective can tip into harmful immune dysregulation. Sepsis is our flagship model: each year it affects about 50 000 Swedes and causes roughly 10 000 deaths, exceeding the burden of the ten most common cancers combined. Behind every

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/fredrik-kahn - 2025-07-01

Back to news archiveWe now announce the final “fourth round” for new academic positions in the WCMM program and we invite research groups to submit a Letter of intent (LOI), describing a proposal for a research field adequate within the “Specialisation at Lund University” (see homepage). We welcome suggestions in all relevant fields, also those already covered. We encourage LoI submissions in area

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/invitation-submit-letters-intent-loi - 2025-07-01

DDLS Fellow | Precision Medicine and Diagnostics research Dr. Qiaoli Wang is an Associated Senior Lecturer (eq. Assistant Professor) at Department of Translational Medicine at Lund University. She received her MD degree and specialization training in Oncology through Sino-French 7-year Medical Education Program in Wuhan University, China, which is cooperated with Université de Lorraine in Nancy, F

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/qiaoli-wang - 2025-07-01

If you have questions or comments about the conference, feel free to get in touch personally. The event’s main contact is lisa [dot] karlsson [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Lisa Karlsson), communication officer at WCMM, Lund University.Scientific Program Committee & CoordinationKarin Tran Lundmark Paul BourgineFilipe PereiraAnders Wittrup Lisa Karlsson Director and Co-DirectorsGunilla Westergren Thor

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/whats/wcmm-10-year-anniversary-conference/questions-or-comments - 2025-07-01

Back to news archiveThe Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine at Lund University was officially opened on Monday October 16th. Now five out of 10 young internationally recruited top researchers are in place. Together with researching clinical specialists, they will develop the future's medical treatment methods for several major disease areas.The Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine (WCMM)

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/opening-ceremonies-wcmm-lund - 2025-07-01

Back to news archiveLund University and Skåne University Hospital hereby announce four clinical research positions within the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine at Lund University (WCMM LU).Lund University and Skåne University Hospital hereby announce four clinical research positions within the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine at Lund University (WCMM LU).As part of the third call wi

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/announcement-four-50-clinical-research-positions - 2025-07-01

Back to news archiveSciLifeLab (Science for Life Laboratory), a national center for biomolecular sciences, and the Wallenberg Centers for Molecular Medicine (WCMM) in Gothenburg, Linköping, Lund and Umeå have formed a collaborative network to bring together the future leaders of life science and molecular medicine in Sweden.Read the entire press release at SciLifeLab here.

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/national-network-future-leaders-life-science-launched-scilifelab-and-wcmm - 2025-07-01

Back to news archiveThree research positions at the level of associate senior lecturer have been announced within the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine at Lund University (WCMM LU) in the following areas:Nervous system with emphasis on plasticity and function Musculoskeletal system CancerClick on the links above to see the announcements.Welcome with your application – the deadline for submi

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/announcement-three-tenure-track-positions-wallenberg-molecular-medicine-fellow - 2025-07-01

Back to news archiveWe are now recruiting up to three new Wallenberg Molecular Medicine Fellows at the level of Senior lecturer (Associate Professor). Candidates should have a research profile focused on Molecular Medicine - Regenerative Medicine (Regeneration, Replacement, and Repair).We are seeking researchers with a strong track-record including extensive international research experience. Each

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/we-are-now-looking-new-group-leaders - 2025-07-01

Back to news archiveLund University and Skåne University Hospital hereby announce three clinical research positions within the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine at Lund University (WCMM LU).Read the full announcement:As part of the second call within the WCMM LU, one combined clinical/research position in each of the fields of: 1) Regeneration, replacement and repair in the hematopoietic sy

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/announcement-three-50-clinical-research-positions - 2025-07-01

Back to news archiveOctober 3, three research positions for clinicians will be announced within the WCMM LU.As part of the second call within the WCMM LU, one clinical research position 50%  in each of the fields of: 1) Regeneration, Replacement, and Repair in the Respiratory system, 2) Regeneration, Replacement, and Repair in Diabetes, and 3) Regeneration, Replacement, and Repair in the Hematopoi

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/upcoming-announcement-three-research-positions-clinicians - 2025-07-01

Back to news archiveDue to technical problems with the application system the application period is prolonged for the three tenure track research positions in Regenerative Medicine (Regeneration, Replacement and Repair) in the following areas: Diabetes, the Respiratory System and the Hematopoietic System.Welcome with your application – the new deadline for submission is July 11, 2016.DIABETES - As

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/prolonged-application-time-three-tenure-track-research-positions-wcmm-lund - 2025-07-01