Research at Uppsala University
New biomarkers can lead to breakthrough in diabetes research
18 February 2021. With the discovery of two new biomarkers, Olof Eriksson, researcher in translational imaging, may le ...
Producing more sustainable hydrogen
12 February 2021. Hydrogen for energy use can be extracted in an environmentally friendly way from water and sunlight, ...
The professor wanting to contribute to peace on Earth
25 January 2021. Isak Svensson is, as he describes it, a product of the Department of Peace and Conflict Research. Si ...
Search for research projects
Here you will find all research projects at Uppsala University funded by the main Swedish funding bodies. The search feature is based on the SweCRIS database.
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Clinical validation of whole genome sequence-based analysis as tool against antibiotic resistance
Research project from 2019-12-01 to 2021-12-31
Whole genome sequencing of bacteria has developed rapidly and the availability of comprehensible bioinformatic analysis tools has increased exponentially. While being routinely used for public health purposes ...
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Detection and use of pharmacogenomic biomarkers for personalised treatment
Research project from 2012-01-01 to 2014-12-31
Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) impose a huge health and economic burden on society. They are a common cause of admission to hospital and as costly as drug treatment itself. We are a national ...
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Elucidation of miRNAs in model diseases of autoimmune etiology and neuromuscular transmission
Research project from 2015-01-01 to 2020-12-31
Djupare förståelse av miRNA i modellsjukdomar för autoimmunitet och neuromuskulär transmission ...
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Elucidation of miRNAs in model diseases of autoimmune etiology and neuromuscular transmission
Research project from 2015-01-01 to 2017-12-31
Patients with the autoimmune neuromuscular disorder Myasthenia Gravis (MG) suffer from abnormal muscle fatigue and weakness due to antibody attack of the neuromuscular synapse. MG is considered a model ...
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Eosinophil secretory proteins in health and disease
Research project from 2013-01-01 to 2015-12-31
The overall aim of this project is the understanding of the role of the human eosinophil granulocyte in health and disease. Our strategy is to approach the question from three angels. 1: The identification ...
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Mechanistic and therapeutic studies of the innate immune response in human subjects with COVID-19
Research project from 2020-08-01 to 2020-12-31
The aim of this application is to find evidence for that the humoral innate immune system (HIIS) involving at least the contact-, complement-, coagulation- and the fibrinolytic- systems are activated in ...
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MetaHealth - A Swedish Cohort Collaboration for identifying risk factors for uncommon diseases
Research project from 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31
Ovanliga sjukdomar är diskriminerade idag. Det har hittills saknats statistisk kraft i enskilda kohortstudier för att undersöka deras orsaker. Men eftersom dessa sjukdomar är systematiskt insamlade i våra ...
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Repositioning of mebendazole as an immunomodulator in cancer therapy
Research project from 2017-01-01 to 2019-12-31
We have previously identified the anti-parasitic drug mebendazole (MBZ) as a candidate for repositioning to cancer therapy and have observed clinical anti-tumor responses in patients resistant to standard ...
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Swedegene: a national centre for pharmacogenomic studies of adverse drug reactions
Research project from 2014-01-01 to 2018-12-31
With an ageing population, the need for drug therapy is increasing. Although most drugs work well, some patients do not respond or are intolerant to any given drug. Studies are needed to gain knowledge ...
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The development of an accurate host genetic diagnostic assay for women with subfertility
Research project from 2015-10-01 to 2020-05-01
Purpose and goal: To develop a diagnostic test that identifies an increased risk of chlamydia-associated subfertility in women. The test is based on genetic biomarkers in women and should be a
Research spotlight: The coronavirus
Limited transmission of COVID-19 from open schools but teachers were affected
12 February 2021. Most countries introduced school closures during the spring of 2020 despite uncertainty regarding th ...
New clues to how SARS-CoV-2 infects cells
8 February 2021. The molecular details of how SARS-CoV-2 enters cells and infects them are still not clear. Researche ...
Interdisciplinary collaboration provides new answers about immunity after Covid-19
8 January 2021. Only weeks after the coronavirus reached Sweden, blood samples were taken from more than 2,000 emplo ...
Lectures
Uppsala University’s researchers share their knowledge in public lectures. Every year, the University is visited by leading researchers and influential people from around the world. At Uppsala University, you can hear Nobel laureates, researchers, authors, politicians and many others give lectures. Here we present some of the most prominent, annually occurring lectures at Uppsala University.