"We will discover things we didn't even know we were looking for"

 

For over hundred years Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation has given long term support for basic research in Sweden. For recent years, every year, more than two billion Swedish crowns – for building new knowledge for a brighter future.

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8 min
Photo Magnus Bergström
Mapping the genomes of other mammals gives us a deeper understanding of the biology behind diseases that also occur in humans. Having mapped some 240 mammalian genomes, Kerstin Lindblad-Toh aims to trace the genetics behind diseases such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), ALS and cancer.
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Photo Magnus Bergström
Wallenberg Scholar Marie Carlén is developing entirely new concepts and methods to analyze the brain’s electrical activity in the hope of elevating our understanding of cognition to a new level.
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Photo Johan Wingborg
As a Wallenberg Scholar, Henrik Zetterberg is aiming to create a palette of tests to diagnose several other forms of dementia.
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Photo Johan Wingborg
Peter Andrekson’s acclaimed research has resulted in a unique system: an optical amplifier and hypersensitive receiver that enable ultrafast optical communication without disruptive noise. As a Wallenberg Scholar, he aims to further refine this technology and explore new applications. These could have an impact in fields ranging from space communication to quantum technology.