Jochen Schwenk

Before moving to Sweden in 2005, I studied Biochemistry at the University of Tübingen in Germany, receiving my PhD for my work on Multiplexed Immunoassays. I then joined KTH for my postdoctoral work with Prof. Mathias Uhlén and the Human Protein Atlas project. In 2010, my lab relocated from AlbaNova to the newly established SciLifeLab. I became a Docent in Translational Proteomics in 2011 and Associate Professor in 2016. Since 2020, I have been a Professor at KTH, where I pursue my research, supervise PhD students, and teach about proteomics.

• Professor in Translational Proteomics
• Scientific Director at the Human Protein Atlas
• Scientific Director of the Affinity Proteomics Unit at Science for Life Laboratory.
• Chair of HUPO's Human Plasma Proteome Project.
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Circulating proteins in precision medicine

My team's primary research is focused on establishing and applying novel approaches for studying proteins in body fluids as biomarkers for health and disease. There, we work on various aspects, such as experimental study design, pre-analytical variables, microsampling techniques, immunoassay development, and integrating data to explore emerging translational possibilities. We aim to understand molecular heterogeneity and individuality to improve our understanding of the diverse phenotypes in human health and diseases. Our lab is known for contributing to various innovative and interdisciplinary research projects, each focusing on different human phenotypes, such as cancer and cardiometabolic disorders.

Group members

• Annika Bendes - PhD student
• Leo Dahl - PhD student
• William Lindgren Stauch - PhD student
• Anna Gardell - Master student
• Hampus Hagelin - Master student

Associated Infrastructure Unit

• Claudia Fredolini - Head of Affinity Proteomics Unit Stockholm
• Matilda Dale - Research engineer
• Maryam Sahi - Research engineer
• Sarah Andersson - Research engineer

One liner

• Proteome analysis of body fluids in precision medicine.
• Develop advanced high-throughput and multiplexed immunoassays.
• Discovery and validation of circulating protein biomarkers.

Profile photo by Jon Lindhe, KTH