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This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. During her PhD studies Shelby Shrigley has been exploring patient-specific cell replacement therapy for Parkinson's disease. Defending her PhD thesis on March 12th, here Shelby tells us about her research within the Developmental and Regenerative Neurobiology research group led by Prof. Malin Parmar and her time spent

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/phd-defence-interview-shelby-shrigley - 2026-07-23

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. In recent years, therapeutic antibodies have transformed the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. Now, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a new, efficient method based on the genetic scissors CRISPR-Cas9, that facilitates antibody development. The discovery is published in Nature Communica

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/new-method-developing-antibody-based-drugs - 2026-07-23

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The fight against COVID-19 continues. In Lund, researchers are working to identify a compound that could be used to prevent viral infection, and thus save lives. “This model that has been developed with our collaborators will fill an important gap for current and future drug screening efforts for the upper or lower ai

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/new-model-human-airways-speeds-battle-against-covid-19 - 2026-07-23

When do we use uppercase or lowercase letters in written English? Our new and short cheat sheet bones up and clarifies. Download it here! Our new cheat sheet specifies how we should use uppercase and lowercase letters in writing in English in communication from the Faculty of Medicine; titles, job titles, headlines, our workplace, and more.The common writing rules for the Faculty can be downloaded

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/how-we-write-our-english-titles-quick-reference-guide-download - 2026-07-23

In 2025, 30 November is the final date to apply for your wellness allowance. This is due to the Swedish Tax Agency’s regulations, which generally require the allowance to be paid out during the same year the application refers to.You therefore need to register your case in good time to allow for any necessary additions or corrections.Read more about the wellness allowance and wellness hour: Wellne

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/dont-miss-out-your-sek-1870-wellness-allowance - 2026-07-23

The Board of the Faculty of Medicine (MFS) has held a meeting. The meeting began with the Dean informing about Forskningens dag and the Deputy Dean giving an update about the situation in the recruitment of visiting professors and associate senior lecturers (BUL). Afterwards the Dean and Head of Operations Mikael Rydahl informed about how the changes in the animal operations are progressing. After

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/report-faculty-board-meeting-22-october-2025 - 2026-07-23

At the November meeting you will meet Dean Maria Björkqvist and Head of Finance Marie Creutzer, who will give us an update about the contents of the resource allocation (budget) for 2026. NOTE: This meeting will be held in Swedish. NOTE: This meeting will be held in Swedish. (A recording with English subtitles will be published on Intramed after the meeting.)All employees are welcome to join our d

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/faculty-morning-meeting-2011-resource-allocation-2026 - 2026-07-23

The course “Konst som vård – vård som konst” (Art as Care – Care as Art) in the Medical Humanities was aimed at students and professionals in healthcare. The participants experienced a meeting between art and medicine. During the course, participants have created art projects under the supervision of Frantiček Klossner, a Swiss artist active in video art, sculpture, installation, drawing and visua

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/when-care-becomes-art-exhibition-forum-medicum - 2026-07-23

This year's theme is the mental health of children and the young. Registration for Malmö 4/11 is still open, for Lund 5/11 there is a waiting list. The program will be held in Swedish and consists of lectures, films, talks and try-out activities, as well as an award ceremony for the Eric K. Fernström Prize.MALMÖ 4 NOVEMBER at 17.00 –19.45Jubilee Auditorium, Jan Waldenströms gata 1LUND 5 NOVEMBER,

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/research-day-4-5-november-registration-still-open - 2026-07-23

On Tuesday and Wednesday the Faculty of Medicine welcomes high school students to inspiration days. There will be more commotion than usual at the Faculty when high school students visit us during two days. In the foyer there will be representatives who will talk about our programs and answer questions. In the Fernström Hall, students will be giving presentations about our different programs and g

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/inspiration-days-high-school-students-faculty-4-511 - 2026-07-23

Are you interested in the future of the Faculty? Take part in the election of the Nomination Committee for the Faculty of Medicine. If you are eligible to vote, you will receive your ballot by email. Cast your vote no later than 1 December. The mandate for the current Dean, Deputy Dean and Faculty Board expires at the end of 2026. The process of proposing candidates for these roles begins with the

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/help-shape-future-our-faculty - 2026-07-23

Do you have an idea for a sustainability solution and want to contribute to making Lund University more sustainable? Applications are now open for the university’s sustainability fund, "Sustainable Proposal Testbed", with the possibility of funding up to SEK 300,000. Who can apply?All employees at Lund University – technical and administrative staff, researchers, doctoral students, postdocs, teach

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/do-you-have-great-sustainable-idea-apply-lu-funding-sustainability-projects - 2026-07-23

At the December meeting you will meet Senior Lecturer Fredrik Bengtsson, who coordinates the Faculty’s sustainability work. He will give us an update on the sustainability work that’s ongoing here and how we´ve contributed to the University’s #1 ranking in sustainability NOTE: This meeting will be held in Swedish. (A recording with English subtitles will be published on Intramed after the meeting.

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/faculty-morning-meeting-1112-our-facultys-sustainability-work - 2026-07-23

If you are considering a career in Life Science, register by December 1. Event by the Faculty and Medicon Village. Anyone who has a background in the field of Life Science and is curious about a career in the industry, i.e. students, doctoral students, researchers and others who work in research-related roles, should take the opportunity to join this exciting day. "This year, we offer two parallel

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/want-career-life-science-dont-miss-career-day-2025 - 2026-07-23

130 new bicycle parking spaces outside Forum Medicum are now ready for use. Signs marking the boundaries of where bicycles may be parked and the consequences (removal) of not following the rules have been put up. The major renovation of our bicycle parking facilities is now complete. 130 new bicycle parking spaces outside Forum Medicum are now ready for use. Thirty signs will mark the boundaries o

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/bike-chaos-no-more-bicycle-parking-facility-place - 2026-07-23

Want your research to reach a wider audience? Faculty researchers published in The Conversation share their experiences collaborating with the news outlet and the results it yielded. One of Lund University's most read articles in The Conversation this yearJill Storry and Martin L. Olsson in The Conversation: Gwada-negative: the rarest blood group on EarthWhat was the result of your participation?"

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/our-researchers-reached-impact-through-conversation-worth-effort - 2026-07-23

Starting at the beginning of next year it will no longer be possible to get IT support on site at Medicon Village. Employees are referred to support by phone or email in the same way as the rest of the faculty. Delivery of computers and other hardware will continue to be handled at BMC. Due to the cost-cutting constraints on IT at the Faculty of Medicine, the department has had to review how the a

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/site-it-support-no-longer-available-medicon-village - 2026-07-23

Two important items on the medical program's course administration agenda this morning. QPS and putting on the ugliest Christmas sweater of the year. The participants excelled in both areas, of course. No, the workshop participants did not disappoint, going all-in in the Christmas sweater swamp (which had been created with gusto) after education administrator Linda Brolin sent out this enthusiasti

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/yuletide-qps-workshop-most-colorful-fashion-disaster-year - 2026-07-23

At Trappan in Forum Medicum, employees from the Faculty gathered for this year's Faculty Christmas celebration. With snacks and drinks, quiz and a Lucia procession, it was an afternoon filled with Christmas spirit and many happy conversations. The event began with a slideshow looking back at the past year, reminding us of the big and small moments that have shaped our work. Then the room was fille

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/holiday-send-quiz-lucia-procession-and-highlights-year - 2026-07-23

Lund University and the local employee organisations have signed a new collective agreement on working hours for researchers and associate researchers (excluding MAX IV), which will take effect on January 1, 2026. What the agreement means:Researchers will now be covered by annual working hours under the new agreementFor full-time, full-year employment this corresponds to 1,700–1,756 hours per year

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/new-working-hours-agreement-researchers-1-january-2026 - 2026-07-23