NLS Science article

With lack of diversity and cross-border collaborations, we not only lose out on innovation – we jeopardize our democracy and risk losing an important driving force in promoting peace.

Through bioprinting pioneers and stem cell innovators, Nordic researchers are redefining how organs and tissues can be repaired and regenerated.

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.

All over the world, countries are experiencing a demographic shift towards aging populations. The field of aging research seeks to answer the question of how we can age healthier, and not just live longer.

In 2023, there were an estimated 263 million malaria cases, and 597,000 malaria deaths, making it a prioritized field for many researchers around the world. In Umeå, Sweden, Professor Oliver Billker’s group is focusing on the basic biology of the parasite, with the goal to develop new drugs and vaccines and understand why some mosquito species transmit malaria while others do not.

The donation from Mrs Berta Kamprad Foundation is the largest donation to Lund University since its foundation in 1666.