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KIRKEBY GROUP Our research The human brain is a highly complex structure, consisting of hundreds of different subtypes of neural cells; each of which fulfil a specific function in the brain network. When some of these neurons are lost – such as in neurodegenerative diseases – our brains become malfunctioning. The goal of our research is to develop stem cell-based neural cell therapies to replace l

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/research-groups/human-neural-development - 2026-05-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Wallenberg Molecular Medicine Fellow Agnete Kirkeby has re-established her research group at Lund Stem Cell Center. With labs situated at both Lund and at the Department of Neuroscience at Copenhagen University, Agnete’s aim is to develop stem cell-based neural cell therapies to replace lost neurons as a treatment for

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/pi-agnete-kirkeby-returns-lund-stem-cell-center - 2026-05-19

NILSSON GROUP Our researchThe Nilsson lab focuses on how inborn genetic variation influences blood cell formation and blood cancer risk in humans. In a first line of research, we study genetic predisposition for multiple myeloma (MM). Studies going back to the 1920s support familial aggregation of MM. Recently, we and others discovered sequence variants influencing MM risk, including common varian

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/research-groups/genetic-variation-influencing-blood-cell-formation-and-blood-cancer-risk-humans - 2026-05-19

Lund Stem Cell Center employees and students are hereby invited to enter the Image Competition 2020! We want inspirational images that capture the spirit of Lund Stem Cell Center. Any research related images will be accepted. Not just pictures of cells or sections, it could be your work environment, equipment, imaging, laboratory researchers, it’s up to you! We want to showcase the amazing researc

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/lund-stem-cell-center-image-competition-2020 - 2026-05-19

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https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/maf-factors-and-type-1-diabetes - 2026-05-19

UniStem Day 2020 was another great success, with high school students visiting Lund University to enjoy a variety of activities introducing them to the fascinating world of stem cell research. The 6th UniStem day hosted by Lund University kicked off at the LUX Aula lecture theatre, Lund University, where over 200 high school students from over the Skåne region were welcomed by event co-ordinator A

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/bringing-stem-cell-research-next-generation-scientists - 2026-05-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers from Lund University have now succeeded in restoring mobility and sensation in rats that have suffered Stroke, by transplanting neurons developed from reprogrammed human skin cells into animal brains. “Six months after transplant, we could see how the new cells had repaired the damage that a stroke had cau

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/scientists-repair-stroke-damaged-rat-brain-1 - 2026-05-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. With a research focus on the development and application of in vitro models to study human brain evolution and disease, PhD student Daniela Grassi will be defending her thesis on Thursday 23rd of April 2020. Here, Daniela tells us about her research in the Molecular Neurogenetics group, led by Johan Jakobsson, and her

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/thesis-defence-interview-daniela-grassi - 2026-05-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Carla Azevedo is set to defend her PhD thesis titled “Oligodendroglial (dys)function in alpha-synucleinopathies” on Thursday 30th of April. Here, Carla answers a few questions about her PhD journey at Lund Stem Cell Center, researching in the iPSC Laboratory for CNS disease modeling. How did you end up doing a PhD at

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/thesis-defence-interview-carla-azevedo - 2026-05-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Huntington disease is fatal inherited brain disorder, usually emerging during mid-life. Although there is currently no known cure, the Molecular Neurogenetics group at Lund Stem Cell Center aims to understand the defective cellular processes leading to the progression of this disease. Characterised by symptoms includi

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/autophagy-and-treatment-huntington-disease-timing-key - 2026-05-19

Learn more about the cell sorters and analysers available at the FACS Core Facility Sorters:   BD FACS Aria III The BD FACS Aria III has 5 laser lines: near UV at 375nm, violet at 405nm, blue at 488nm, yellow-green at 561 nm and red at 635nm. The violet and near UV are co-linear and cannot be used simultaneously. It can detect up to 16 colours and two scatter parameters. BD FACS ARIA III Documents

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/core-facilities/facs-facility/facs-instruments - 2026-05-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Stem cell researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a new research model of the early embryonic brain. The aim of the model is to study the very earliest stages of brain to understand how different regions in the brain are formed during embryonic development. With this new insight, researchers hope to be

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/new-method-provides-unique-insight-development-human-brain - 2026-05-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Neurogenesis, the process by which new neurons are formed, dramatically declines in the aging brain. A research group from Lund Stem Cell Center have published a study that sheds light on the different factors contributing to this loss, particularly the role of inflammation. “One of the focuses of our research is on w

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/researchers-identify-novel-regulator-neurogenesis-aged-brain - 2026-05-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. PhD student Franziska Olm has been developing a microfluidic-based acoustophoresis method to process stem cell preparations label-free, a technique with great research and clinical potential. In this interview, Franziska tells us about her PhD project, her time at Lund Stem Cell Center and her plans following her thes

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/thesis-defence-interview-franziska-olm - 2026-05-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers from Lund Stem Cell Center have identified a novel target for the expansion of human blood stem cells ex vivo and shed light on the mechanism of action of a stem cell promoting molecule, currently in phase II clinical trials. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a curative therapy for many patients s

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/new-insights-ex-vivo-expansion-transplantable-human-blood-stem-cells - 2026-05-19

OverviewIn this 1.5-day interactive workshop we provide knowledge and strategies to communicate research effectively, both orally and visually, to make a lasting impression on a variety of audiences. The workshop is highly interactive, with exercises and the opportunity to present.ContentThe workshop will cover all steps required to create, design and deliver a coherent, concise and compelling pre

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/presentation-techniques-scientists - 2026-05-19

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lund Stem Cell Center's annual Retreat has been cancelled and therefore, as a replacement activity, a set of zoom lectures by outstanding scientists from different strategic areas of molecular and cell biology related to stem cell research have been booked over the course of the autumn term. September: New frontiers and implications of new species models Date: Wednesd

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/lund-stem-cell-center/stem-cell-center-lectures - 2026-05-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers from Lund University have developed a promising new method for delivering biomolecules into human blood stem cells using nanotechnology. With little to no detrimental effects on target cells, this novel approach has great potential for research and clinical applications. The discovery and development of th

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/nanostraws-used-deliver-biomolecules-stem-cells - 2026-05-19

Workshop on scientific illustration toolsPart I (basic)Date and time: October 15, 2020 at 08.30 - 12.30 Format: Zoom digital workshopOverviewIn this ½-day entry-level workshop, you will get started on how to use Adobe Illustrator in your scientific illustrations. The aim of this workshop is to introduce you to the fundamentals of Adobe illustrator. By navigating the interface of Illustrator togeth

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/workshop-scientific-illustration-tools - 2026-05-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Those who find themselves at Lund BMC can now discover exciting new artwork highlighting the visual side of research. Created by researchers from the Faculty of Medicine, these images were part of ‘The invisible body – art in science’ exhibition held in Stockholm. Here, Christine Karlsson - director of the Research Sc

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/striking-research-images-decorate-lund-biomedical-center - 2026-05-19