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 ...
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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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A development platform for matrix based drug delivery
Research project from 2015-01-01 to 2018-12-31
In this project we will establish and develop synthetic methods to construct in vivo targeting biomaterials using motives from, or extracellular matrix (ECM) components as macromolecular building blocs ...
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Batteries from renewable resources
Research project from 2019-01-01 to 2021-12-31
This project concerns the development of batteries based on elements extractable from renewable resources. The technology is based on conducting redox polymers (CRPs) where a conducting polymer backbone ...
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Biomimetic Materials for Personalised Bone Regeneration
Research project from 2021-01-01 to 2024-12-31
Fractures are common traumatic injuries during the entire human history. Worldwide more than 20 million patients are annually affected by a loss of bone tissue caused by trauma or disease. Current treatment ...
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Development of a biotechnological process for preparation of low molecular weight heparin
Research project from 2019-01-01 to 2021-12-31
This application builds on the ongoing collaborative studies between the applicants, Dr. Jin-ping Li from Uppsala University, Sweden (UU) and Dr. Yongqin Lv from Beijing University of Chemical Technology ...
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Programmable Oligonucleotide Delivery System for next-generation siRNA Prostate cancer thErapy
Research project from 2020-10-01 to 2022-07-31
Purpose and goal: This project aims to develop effective, GMP-grade siRNA drugs for anticancer therapy via targeted, systemic delivery with Programmable Oligonucleotide Delivery System (PODS), resulting ...
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European Conference on Smart Inorganic Polymers
Research project from 2015-07-01 to 2015-07-31
The second “European Conference on Smart Inorganic Polymers” will be hosted at Uppsala University by the COST action members Sacha Ott and Andreas Orthaber. The conference will be held at the Ångström ...
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Fast ionic transport in ultra-thin polymer electrolytes
Research project from 2013-01-01 to 2016-12-31
Energy storage solutions such as Li-ion batteries have an increasing role to play in the future energy system, not least for vehicles, which will have a tremendous impact on the use of fossil fuels. However ...
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Polymers under shear
Research project from 2017-01-01 to 2020-12-31
Many polymers are complex liquids offering unique properties. One peculiarity of polymers is the pronounced non Newtonian behavior or in other words the change in viscosity for different shearrates. The ...
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Strategies for stem cell survival
Research project from 2014-07-01 to 2019-06-30
Human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been proposed as the epitome resource for cell-based therapies. Concerted efforts are focusing on the clinical application of these cells, albeit current MSC treatments ...
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.