Fundamental Research in Life Science
Basic research in biology at KTH spans from computational biology to human physiology, addressing questions ranging from genes, via proteins and cells, to man.
Specific research focuses
Theoretical and Computational Biology Here KTH employs its core strength in mathematics, modelling and computation to understanding basic biological functions.
Biomolecular Sciences Here KTH researchers study biomolecules, including the structure and functions of genomic material and proteins, but also evolutionary biology.
Cell biology Here KTH researchers study cellular and intracellular mechanisms.
Research on tissue and organ functions KTH performs basic research on the mechanics and function of tissues and organs with the aim to develop tools and healthcare.
Human interactions Several research groups at KTH study how humans interact with each other, with machines and with the environment.
Flagships, core facilities and competence centres
The Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab) The centre combines advanced technical know-how and state-of-the-art equipment with a broad knowledge in translational medicine and molecular bioscience.
Stockholm Brain Institute (SBI) This institute applies a neurobiological approach to higher brain functions; from genes, cells and neural networks to cognitive functions and behaviour. The centre is composed around a broad set of skills extending from mathematics over neurobiology and neuroimaging to psychology and clinical epidemiology.
The Human Protein Atlas project The Swedish Human Protein Atlas project allows for a systematic exploration of the human proteome using antibody-based proteomics. The program hosts the Human Protein Atlas portal with expression profiles of human proteins in tissues and cells.
Swedish National Infrastructure for large-scale Sequencing (SNISS) The Swedish National Infrastructure for Large-Scale DNA sequencing (SNISS) is a national core facility at KTH and Uppsala University, currently operating 2nd generation instruments (Applied Biosystems’ SOLiD, Roche’s Genome Sequencer FLX and Illumina’s HiSeq2000).
