Three researchers awarded grants from the Linné Foundation
Julia Aulin, Amanda Marks och Hannah Arnold has been awarded grants from the Linné Foundation.
Julia Aulin, Amanda Marks and Hannah Arnold have all received grants from the Linné Foundation for Medical Research for 2025. On 12 June, they will present themselves and their research at the faculty meeting in the University Main Building. We spoke with two of the researchers to get a glimpse of what to expect.
What does the grant mean for you and your research?
“It means a great deal. It is an important step on the way to being able to add yet another piece to the puzzle and to answer some of the questions that remain unresolved,” says Julia Aulin, researcher in cardiology at the Department of Medical Sciences.
“Receiving this grant from the Linné Foundation has been incredibly meaningful. As someone in the early stages of my research career and having recently relocated from the United States to Sweden, this support has provided not only practical resources but also a strong sense of validation. It affirms that the direction I’ve taken with this project is both relevant and valued, which is deeply encouraging,” says Amanda Marks, postdoc at the Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology.
Tell us a little about the project associated with the grant.
“For me, this project is about investigating how cardiovascular disease affects the brain and brain health, and whether this can be measured with a blood test. We have previously shown that a specific brain protein in the blood is linked to the risk of stroke in people with atrial fibrillation. Now we want to explore whether this also applies to older individuals in good health,” says Julia Aulin.
“Our project aims to evaluate the therapeutic potential of a novel humanized antibody in the treatment of cardiorenal syndrome, particularly in the setting of chronic kidney disease and diabetes. We hope this research will contribute to the development of more targeted and effective therapies for patients with these complex, co-existing conditions,” says Amanda Marks.
Presenting at the faculty meeting
All recipients of the Linné Foundation’s 2025 grants will take part in the faculty meeting on 12 June, where they will speak about their research.
Vice-Rector Mats Larhed at a pevious faculty meeting. On the next occation on 12 june, all three awardees of the Linné Foundation grant will present their research. Foto: Ebba Burman
What are your thoughts on presenting your research?
“It feels fantastic! It is exciting to talk about something that connects us all – the heart and the brain – and it is highly relevant, as it affects so many people,” says Julia Aulin.
“I’m genuinely excited and honoured to have the opportunity to present my work. It’s a great chance to share the progress we’ve made and to engage with the broader academic community at Uppsala University”, concludes Amanda Marks.
Robin Widing
About the Linné Foundation
The Linné Foundation for Medical Research was established in 1999 with the aim of promoting renewal in medical research at the Faculty of Medicine at Uppsala University.
The grants are intended for early-career researchers who obtained their doctorate no more than five years ago. Applicants must be primarily based at the Faculty of Medicine at Uppsala University.