"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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Ruth Palmer’s desire to learn more about the complex world of molecules has led her to major discoveries in the search for a cure for neuroblastoma – a severe form of cancer in children. As a Wallenberg Scholar, she wants to contribute to cracking the code for curing the disease by adding to our knowledge of the key ALK molecule.
Photo Johan Wingborg
Wallenberg Academy Fellow Gaia Olivo is using groundbreaking new technology to make a detailed study of the brain’s enormous capacity for change. This knowledge may pave the way for better support for people facing physical or mental challenges.
Photop Magnus Bergström
Wallenberg Academy Fellow Kaska Koltowska has identified unique DNA sequences, enhancers, which are active in lymphatic vessels.
Photo Johan Wingborg
Everything that happens in our galaxy leaves its mark in the magnetic field of the Milky Way. Wallenberg Academy Fellow Georgia Panopoulou intends to create a map showing the magnetic field in three dimensions. This may provide vital knowledge about our galaxy and open the door to new research topics.