University of Gothenburg

The Swedish Neurotechnology Alliance - NeuroXTek

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NeuroXTek aims to transform Swedish research and innovation excellence into a global neurotechnology leadership environment by 2036.

Nobel Prize highlights brain research

This year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine recognizes optogenetics, a breakthrough that has transformed how scientists study the brain. It highlights the potential of neurotechnology to advance brain health, central to NeuroXTek’s vision. Linda Engström Ruud, Associate Professor at the University of Gothenburg and member of the NeuroXTek Alliance, explains its impact on neuroscience.