Lectures and seminars Ulf von Euler lecture - From cell signaling to the treatments of the future
Professor Wendell Lim, this year’s Ulf von Euler Lecturer, seeks to understand how cells communicate and control their functions. By mapping the molecular signals that enable cells to respond to their environment, he aims to understand and influence biological processes with greater precision. His research could contribute to the development of new treatments for cancer and other diseases.
Wendel Lim is a professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where he leads the Cell Design Institute. He has been a pioneer in synthetic biology, a field of research in which biological systems are redesigned to understand how they work and to give cells new properties.
An important part of Lim’s research involves developing immune cells that can be programmed to recognize and treat diseased tissue. His research group has, among other things, developed so-called synthetic T cells that can make more precise decisions about when and where they should become activated. The goal is to create safer and more effective cell therapies for conditions including cancer, autoimmune diseases, and degenerative diseases. Lim has received several international awards for his research and has also led several major research centers focused on synthetic biology and cell therapy.
Take the opportunity to network and meet Professor Wendell Lim at the reception following the event. Please register below.