The Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine

The Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine is a national initiative that includes four centers at the universities of Lund, Umeå, Linköping, and Gothenburg. The goal is to create the best conditions for world-leading molecular and translational research and to build knowledge and competence among the next generation of leaders in academia and healthcare.

The centers are part of a long-term initiative by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation to increase Sweden's competitiveness in the life sciences. Together with the national research infrastructure SciLifeLab and other stakeholders, we create forums where our various research groups can collectively address current research questions and challenges.

Research and Collaboration

Our young, successful researchers are particularly focused on areas such as metabolism, neuroscience, cancer, inflammation, molecular chemistry, and other research fields within life science. The current 26 clinical and preclinical research groups within WCMTM in Gothenburg work with a translational focus to collectively find solutions to complex problems.

Research Groups Within WCMTM

Since the start in 2015, WCMTM has recruited 26 young research group leaders in translational and molecular medicine. The…

Collaborations and partners

AstraZeneca

The WCMTM initiative is part of intensifying the collaboration between industry, academia and healthcare to make Sweden and…

Collaborations and partners

Region Västra Götaland

Region Västra Götaland is responsible not only for proving healthcare at the Sahlgrenska university hospital, but also for…

The Translational Genomic Platform

The Translational Genomics Platform has evolved into a hub for academic research and clinical application. Here, an ultra…

National Strategic Initiatives

As part of a long-term national initiative by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, we collaborate with other Wallenberg…

About us

Be Part of WCMTM

At The Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine (WCMTM), you have the opportunity to reach your full…

Events and news

Evenemang

Start date 12 Sep 2025

Conference

WCMTM Autumn 'Kick-start'

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News – 10 June 2025

PALS 2025: Life Science Research Leaders from Across Sweden Gathered in…

In early June, young research leaders from all over Sweden met in Gothenburg to participate in PALS 2025 – an annual life…

News – 10 April 2025

Life Science a top priority as Wallenberg foundation visits the University of…

During the WCMTM Science Day 2025, a decade of groundbreaking research was celebrated. The event, featuring duo-talks and…

News – 25 November 2024

New DDLS fellows

This autumn, Kaisa Thorell and Astrid von Mentzer have joined as new research leaders within the national Data-Driven Life…

News – 3 December 2024

Second ERC Grant this year to WCMTM research on pregnancy

George Birchenough has received ERC Consolidator Grant for his research on the cervical mucus plug. It is the second WCMTM…

News – 3 March 2025

The Region's Engagement in Life Science and WCMTM – An Investment in the Future

Ten years ago, Region Västra Götaland (VGR) made a strategic decision to invest in the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and…

Research story/portrait

Her Research Journey into the ‘Mucobiome’ continues as Sjöberg Jabbar joins…

The journey of a millimeter might not seem remarkable in everyday terms, but for Karolina Sjöberg Jabbar, it is a journey…

News – 30 October 2024

SSF funding for industrial PhD project

The PhD project, has been awarded 3.25 million SEK from the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF), will explore…

News – 19 September 2024

Johan Zelano new Director

Starting mid-September, Johan Zelano will be the new director of the Wallenberg Center for Molecular and Translational…

News – 13 August 2024

Structures of sugar molecules analyzed by AI in seconds

A deep learning model developed by Daniel Bojar and his team is now able to analyze exact glycan structures with high…

About us

The center is open and welcomes local, regional, and national initiatives to be part of our network and activities. Together we can benefit from the knowledge and talent of each of the different research group.

Organisation and Steering

Learn more about how we are organised

Collaborations and partners

Knut and Alice Wallenberg foundation (KAW)

The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation has in many ways contributed to developing Sweden into a prominent life science…

Our Research

News and Outreach

News, events and outreach activities from The Wallenberg Centre.

News – 16 November 2022

The Swedish Research Council grants five WCMTM researchers

Daniel Bojar, Anders Rosengren, Volkan Sayin, Fredrik Sterky and Erik Smedler have all been awarded grants from The Swedish…

News – 19 May 2022

Four Ukrainian researchers at the University of Gothenburg receive support from…

In mid-March, the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundations (KAW) announced a grant to support Ukrainian researchers. KAW has…

Photo: The Branco Weiss Fellowship

Daniel Bojar chosen for the 30 under 30 Europe list 2022 by Forbes Magazine

Each year the Forbes Magazine selects a list of 30 talents under 30 in Europe within categories such as finance, art & culture and impact. Assistant Professor Daniel Bojar, project leader within WCMTM, has been chosen as this years winner within the category of Science & Healthcare.

Read more about Daniel Bojar and the Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list here: 30 under 20 Europe 2022

Read more about the Daniel Bojar group here: Daniel Bojar Group