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The Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine

The Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine

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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, the centre has recruited over 30 young research group leaders in basic, clinical and data-driven…
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

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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 – 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…
Research story/portrait
He is studying what the skin reveals about the body's inner clock
As a molecular biologist with a passion for circadian biology, Leonardo de Assis began his research career in Brazil,…
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 – 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 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…
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 – 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…

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…
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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

Research story/portrait
“We know less than we would like to think we do” Revealing the world of…
Daniel Bojar wants to open the eyes of the world to how important carbohydrates are in understanding disease and finding…
News – 26 October 2021
Ka-Wei Tang receives SSMF’s Large Grant
Ka-Wei Tang is one of two researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy to receive this year’s Large Grant from the Swedish Society for…
External News:
Michael Schöll to the Young Academy of Sweden
The Young Academy of Sweden (YAS) brings together younger, leading researchers from all disciplines and parts of the country.
News – 10 September 2021
Anders Rosengren is this year’s recipient of the Minor Fernström Prize
Sahlgrenska Academy’s recipient of the 2021 Minor Fernström Prize is Anders Rosengren, professor at the Department of…
News – 18 March 2021
Large collaborative project on ultra-sensitive DNA technology for cancer…
Anders Ståhlberg, at the Wallenberg Center for Molecular and Translational Medicine and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, has…
News – 13 January 2021
Major step towards earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's
The dream scenario is a blood test for early detection that can be used in healthcare.
Externally published news:
Portrait on Anders Ståhlberg
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News – 17 December 2020
Björn Burmann awarded VR Consolidator grant
The Swedish Research Council's (VR) has published its decision on Consolidator grants 2020. WCMTM PI Björn Burmann is one of…
News – 14 October 2020
Cristina Maglio awarded grant by SSMF
Cristina Maglio, clinical researcher at the Wallenberg Centre of Molecular and Translational Medicine (WCMTM) is one of…
News – 7 June 2021
Simple blood test for dementia could be possible, according to new research
Nicholas Ashton, Senior Researcher in Michael Schöll’s Group within WCMTM and Assistant Professor at the Department of…
News – 13 April 2021
Anders Ståhlberg part of project to develop a chip for rapid mutation detection…
Anders Ståhlberg, Wallenberg Center for Molecular and Translational Medicine and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, will be…
Research story/portrait
Roger Olofsson Bagge receives prestigious award
WCMTM researcher receives funding from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).
News – 31 March 2021
George Birchenough receives Junior Investigator Award
WCMTM PI George Birchenough has received the Junior Investigator award from the Swedish Cancer Society.
News – 13 January 2021
Michael Schöll awarded by The Royal Society of Arts and Sciences
Michael Schöll, Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine, has been awarded the "Birger Karlsson Science…
News – 4 November 2020
The Swedish Research Council grants five WCMTM researchers
Björn Redfors, Roger Olofsson Bagge, Alezia Tietze, Björn Burmann and Helena Filipsson Nyström have all been awarded grants…
News – 17 September 2020
WCMTM:s new recruitment Björn Redfors awarded an ERC Starting Grant
Björn Redfors has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant of around SEK 15 million for his research on heart attacks. He wants to…
News – 23 September 2020
Johan Zelano new member of Young Academy of Sweden
Johan Zelano is one of eight new members of Sweden's young academy.
News – 24 November 2020
Volkan Sayin granted by the Swedish Cancer Society
Volkan Sayin has been awarded SEK 2.4 million from the Swedish Cancer Society. His project is about a platform for defining…

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