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Spanish biochemist and molecular biologist Salvador Aznar Benitah’s research focuses on how adult stem cells function in normal conditions, aging, and cancer, with particular interest in epigenetics, circadian rhythms, and the mechanisms that allow certain cancer cells to initiate metastasis.

NLS asked Cedric Moreau, Chair of the Oversight Committee of the European Life Sciences Coalition (ELSC) and Partner at VC firm Sofinnova Partners, about the future of life sciences innovation and investment in Europe.

Research is a long-distance race full of challenges, according to Senior Professor Per-Olof Berggren. But if his innovative approach of transplanting insulin-releasing cells into the eye succeeds, he might just reach the finish line when it comes to diabetes treatments.

Samuli Ripatti has a background in mathematical statistics but his research has always been focused on applying and developing biostatistical methods to address scientific questions in medical and population genetics.

The impact of heat due to climate change is becoming increasingly evident even in the Nordic countries. Heat is a significant cause of mortality among vulnerable groups and risks are further amplified by exposure to air pollution. It is thus crucial that cities be adapted to mitigate this phenomenon and adaptations made must benefit everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status.

Captivated by the beauty of molecules and driven by curiosity and the prospect of making a real impact on society, Omar Yaghi, a chemist and professor at the University of California, Berkeley, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry after 35 years of research on the development of metal-organic frameworks.