Daniel Fürth new member of the Young Academy of Sweden
The Young Academy of Sweden has appointed nine new members, including Daniel Fürth, associate senior lecturer at IGP.
Photo: Anna Mäkiniemi, Young Academy of Sweden
The new members were presented at the Academy’s meeting in Uppsala on 22 May. Daniel Fürth is the only newly elected member from Uppsala University.
During the meeting, discussions were also held with the Academy’s focus groups and three invited guests contributed to the programme. The Academy’s 15th anniversary was celebrated, and members who have been active during the years 2021–2026 were thanked.
Daniel Fürth conducts research in molecular biology and neuroscience focused on developing new methods to study RNA and proteins directly in living cells.
About the Young Academy of Sweden
The Young Academy of Sweden is an independent, interdisciplinary academy for a selection of the most outstanding young researchers in Sweden. To become a member, one must be active as a researcher in Sweden and, as a rule, have obtained a PhD 2–10 years ago. The Academy is based on interdisciplinary collaboration, with members working together on issues that are important for both research and society at large.
The Young Academy of Sweden was founded in 2011 and has around 40 members elected for a five-year term.