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Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine

WCMM LiU

The Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine (WCMM) at Linköping University is part of a national plan for Sweden to gain an internationally leading position in medical research.

WCMM at Linköping University (LiU) was created in 2015 as a joint effort between Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, Linköping University and Health care institutions constituting Region Östergötland. The aim of our center is to explore the interface between medicine and technology, an area with large potential for in modern health care. The collaboration between researchers at the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences as well as at Linköping University Hospital has already resulted in established collaborations in the areas of imaging-diagnostics, bio-engineering and bio-materials. Thanks to the WCMM effort, we have now been able to recruit 13 new research groups from leading institutions world-wide to join our efforts in Linköping and Norrköping.

The researchers active in our center has extensive collaborations with investigators from the WCMM nodes in Gothenburg, Lund and Umeå as well as SciLife laboratories in Stockholm. These interactions are supported by the National Molecular Medicine Fellows Program (NMMP), an initiative funded by Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation with the aim to increase nationwide interactions between research environments in Sweden.

Seminars and events

WCMM Symposium 2024

Wallenberg Center for Molecular Medicine Symposium

WCMM at LiU focuses on the medicine-technology interface and build upon our existing strengths in research within molecular medicine, medical technology and bioengineering.
The image shows activity from the WCMM Retreat 2023 event.

WCMM Retreats

Since 2022, the Wallenberg Center for Molecular Medicine (WCMM) at LiU goes on a yearly Retreat where WCMM affiliates engage in group activities. Look at our programs, ideas, and pictures!
Participants at PALS Annual Scientific Conference 2024.

Fostering Collaborations and Technological Innovation in Swedish Life Sciences

The recently concluded Program for Academic Leaders in Life Sciences (PALS) Annual Scientific Conference 2024 brought together researchers from across the country to continue collaborations within the network. Hosted by WCMM in Umeå.

Fostering Collaborations and Technological Innovation in Swedish Life Sciences
Research was discussed by the pool in a relaxed manner.

PALS Summer School in Transcriptomics during development and cancermer-school

Come to this beautiful Swedish inland scenario to learn the most advanced technologies to study transcriptional regulation.

PALS Summer School in Transcriptomics during development and cancermer-school

News

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Claudio Cantù receives prestigious award

Professor Claudio Cantù has been awarded this year's Eric K. Fernström prize for young, particularly promising and successful researchers at Linköping University.
All participants of the 2024 PALS Summer School.

Thirteen countries represented at this years PALS Summer School

At the end of June, the PALS Summer School in Transcriptomics during Development and Cancer was held, offering four days of inspiring talks, lively discussions, and even some sauna sessions by the lake.
headshot of two female researchers.

Post-COVID syndrome made researchers combine different perspectives

In a large research project, researchers are working across disciplines to understand post-COVID from several different aspects. At the same time, they are researching the interdisciplinary process itself.
Picture from the emergency department at Linköping US.

Triaging tomorrow: Hyperspectral imaging redefines emergency care

Each year, more than 2 million patients in Sweden visit an emergency department. These departments often experience crowding leading to a rise in return visits and increased mortality. A WCMM project will target shortcomings of current triage tools.
People drinking coffee.

Beans to genes: WCMM study on coffee and heart health

With 2.25 billion daily consumers worldwide, coffee is a ubiquitous behavioural stimulant. However, coffee's clinical impact on cardiovascular health remains uncertain. Supported by WCMM, researchers will now explore coffee's impact on heart health.
Three male scientist in laboratory

The art of printing a hip bone

Being able to 3D print various products may change processes in various areas, from the manufacturing industry to healthcare.

WCMM are looking for Postdocs and PhD students

The Wallenberg Center for Molecular Medicine, WCMM, in Linköping have recruited a total of 13 research teams. All of these will recruit Postdocs and PhD students.

Candidates for a Postdoc or PhD student position should have a background relevant for the research in the specific team.
To learn more about the research interests of each PI and their groups and to find contact information please follow the links below.

Research groups at WCMM LiU

 

Here you can find general information about PhD and doctoral studies at Linköping University.

WCMM Networks in Sweden

The Wallenberg Centres for Molecular Medicine are key elements in a national effort to reposition Sweden as a world-leading life science nation.

The initiative was taken by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, and is a joint venture with the Universities and University Hospitals of Gothenburg, Lund, Umeå and Linköping. SciLifeLab in Stockholm and Uppsala serves as a research partner and unique core facility for the four Centres.


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Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
Program for Academic Leaders in Life Science

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