Welcome to Our Science Exhibition at BMC
At Uppsala University's Biomedical Centre (BMC), you can explore the Faculty of Pharmacy's scientific exhibition. Here, our research groups present their current projects and objects from their laboratories. In these films, the researchers introduce their work in their own words.
Molecular Pharmaceutics • Christel Bergström
Medicinal Chemistry • Anders Hallberg
Pharmaceutical Physical Chemistry • Per Hansson
Analytical Pharmaceutical Chemistry • Mikael Hedeland
Biopharmaceutics • Hans Lennernäs
Protein and Antibody Therapeutics • Sara Mangsbo
Pharmaceutical Bioinformatics • Ola Spjuth
Molecular Pharmaceutics • Christel Bergström
Meet Christel Bergström, Professor of Molecular Pharmaceutics, who develops ways to tailor medicines to individual patients – something that is particularly important for seriously ill children and elderly. Christel and her team are currently developing a 3D printer that customises the dose, taste and shape of medicines to meet each individual's needs.
The drugs Christel talks about have been produced in the team's own 3D laboratory and are among the many fascinating objects you can discover at the Faculty of Pharmacy's scientific exhibition at Uppsala University's Biomedical Centre.
Christel Bergström, Professor
Molecular Pharmaceutics
Christel.Bergstrom@uu.se
Pharmacognosy • Ulf Göransson
Meet Ulf Göransson, Professor of Pharmacognosy, who explores the plant and animal kingdoms in the search for tomorrow's drugs. Today, Ulf and his team are involved in a global collaboration analysing thousands of organisms collected from nature.
The Pakistani millipede Ulf talks about is one of the many fascinating objects you can discover at our scientific exhibition at Uppsala University's Biomedical Centre.
Ulf Göransson, Professor
Pharmacognosy
Ulf.Goransson@uu.se
Medicinal Chemistry • Anders Hallberg
Meet Anders Hallberg, Professor Emeritus of Medicinal Chemistry, whose research focuses on the design, synthesis and development of new pharmaceutical compounds. One of the compounds developed by his research group is currently undergoing clinical trials as a potential treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
The molecule Anders talks about is one of the many fascinating objects you can discover at our scientific exhibition at Uppsala University's Biomedical Centre.
Anders Hallberg, professor em.
Medicinal Chemistry
Anders.Hallberg@ilk.uu.se
Pharmaceutical Physical Chemistry • Per Hansson
Meet Per Hansson, Professor of Pharmaceutical Physical Chemistry, whose research focuses on the factors that determine how efficiently protein and peptide drugs, injected under the skin, reach the bloodstream. Per and his team are involved in the international competence centre SweDeliver, where they contribute to Uppsala University's work at the forefront of research in parenteral drug delivery.
The instrument Per talks about, SAXS, is an X-ray scattering instrument used to measure small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering. It is also one of the many fascinating objects you can discover at the Faculty of Pharmacy's scientific exhibition at Uppsala University's Biomedical Centre.
Per Hansson, Professor
Pharmaceutical Physical Chemistry
Per.Hansson@ilk.uu.se
Analytical Pharmaceutical Chemistry • Mikael Hedeland
Meet Mikael Hedeland, Professor of Analytical Pharmaceutical Chemistry, whose team develops analytical tools that pave the way for new breakthroughs in the life sciences. Mikael's research has, among other things, helped expose an Olympic gold medallist who had used performance-enhancing drugs, and now plays an important role in the search for better treatments for liver cancer.
The 3D-printed model Mikael talks about is one of the many fascinating objects you can discover at our scientific exhibition at Uppsala University's Biomedical Centre.
Mikael Hedeland, Professor
Analytical Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Mikael.Hedeland@ilk.uu.se
Biopharmacy • Hans Lennernäs
Meet Hans Lennernäs, Professor of Biopharmacy, whose research focuses on translational drug development, helping bring advances from the laboratory to patients. Hans and his team are currently involved in an interdisciplinary collaboration focused on developing new tools to combat primary liver cancer.
The drug Plenadren, which Hans talks about, is used to treat Addison's disease. It is one of the many fascinating objects you can discover at the Faculty of Pharmacy's scientific exhibition at Uppsala University's Biomedical Centre.
Hans Lennernäs, Professor
Biopharmacy
Hans.Lennernas@uu.se
Protein and Antibody Drugs • Sara Mangsbo
Meet Sara Mangsbo, Professor of Protein and Antibody Drugs, whose research focuses on developing better cancer vaccines and medicines for patients. In 2020, Sara received Uppsala University's innovation award, Hjärnäpplet, and more recently presented further research advances in Nature Communications.
The crystal structure Sara talks about is one of the many fascinating objects you can discover at the Faculty of Pharmacy's scientific exhibition at Uppsala University's Biomedical Centre.
Sara Mangsbo, Professor
Protein and Antibody Drugs
Sara.Mangsbo@uu.se
Theranostics • Anna Orlova
Meet Anna Orlova, Professor of Theranostics, whose research focuses on developing radioactive medicines for the detection and treatment of tumours. Anna's research group focuses on prostate cancer, with the aim of helping many men live longer and healthier lives.
The molecule Anna talks about is a compound developed by her research group. It binds to even the smallest metastases, makes them visible through medical imaging, and delivers drugs that kill the tumour cells. It is also one of the many fascinating objects you can discover at the Faculty of Pharmacy's scientific exhibition at Uppsala University's Biomedical Centre.
Anna Orlova, Professor
Theranostics
Anna.Orlova@ilk.uu.se
Pharmaceutical Bioinformatics • Ola Spjuth
Meet Ola Spjuth, Professor of Pharmaceutical Bioinformatics, who develops new technologies to accelerate the journey towards tomorrow's drugs. Ola and his team are currently completing their fourth automated laboratory, taking laboratory technology to the next level.
The robot Ola talks about symbolises a new era in pharmaceutical research. It is also one of the many fascinating objects you can discover at our scientific exhibition at Uppsala University's Biomedical Centre.
Ola Spjuth, Professor
Pharmaceutical Bioinformatics
Ola.Spjuth@uu.se
Social Pharmacy • Karin Svensberg
Meet Karin Svensberg, whose research and teaching focus on the role of pharmacies, pharmacists and drugs in society. Karin and her colleagues play a key role in our University's efforts to improve the use of drugs.
The bridge Karin talks about symbolises the subject's role as an interdisciplinary hub connecting research, healthcare and society. It is also one of the many fascinating objects you can discover at our scientific exhibition at Uppsala University's Biomedical Centre.
Karin Svensberg, Senior Lecturer
Social Pharmacy
Karin.Svensberg@uu.se
Faculty of Pharmacy • The Movie
Join Alice, David, Nadia and Valter, middle school students from Uppsala Music Classes, as they visit Uppsala University's Faculty of Pharmacy to find out whether it is true that some of the world's leading researchers work right here in their own city (English subtitles available).