To accomplish these goals we will: A) establish the stimulus-secretion coupling in human pancreatic islets from non-diabetic organ donors to obtain proof of concepts derived from rodent studies; these data will also establish the gold standard for efforts to differentiate embryonic stem cells into mature islet cells. B) Combine islet studies with genetic and metabolic studies in humanA) Our knowle

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How do we get people from different cultures, industries and worlds to sit down and talk to each other? First, they need to be brought together, and this alone requires the right person for the job. Meet Paola Hjelt, member of Lund University Diabetes Centre’s Innovation Board, who talks about on how to accomplish a change of mindset. She grew up in Brussels, Belgium, has one degree from the Stock

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PI: Nils Wierup The emergence of morbidly obese patients has prompted novel approaches to achieve weight reduction. Given that energy reduction by dieting is largely unsuccessful in this paitent group, surgical procedures have instead been developed to dramatically restrict food intake. Indeed, over the course of months patients may loose up to 50% in body weight. In addition, the majority of pati

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PI: Albert Salehi The antiology of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes is complex and involves the interaction between both genetic and environmental factors (also including nutritional and metabolic signals). It has been known for at long time that dysfunction fo pancreatic islets cell (α-, β- and δ-cell) is a critical factor in the development and progression of these diseases.One of the larg

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Glucolipotoxicity:We will identify defects in the regulation of adipose tissue lipid metabolism associated with obesity and diabetes using models with altered expression of hormone sensitive lipase (HSL), the rate-limiting step in lipolysis 39 and phosphodiesterase3B (PDE3B) 40-42, a key enzyme controlling insulin action HSL activity. Altered profiles of lipid derived second messengers and alterat

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New drug targetsWe have in the different sections tested a number of pathways as putative new drug targets including exploring the role of TXNIP for the development of glucotoxicity in β-cells, muscle and kidney and the role of glucokinase in the β-cells. We have also explored the role of Ncf1 in thymus mediated control of tolerance. Potentially, all studied pathways can include regulatory steps w

https://www.ludc.lu.se/welcome-lund-university-diabetes-centre/project-areas/therapy - 2025-08-23

The scientific secrets behind the creation of the XANADU logoBy Emanuel Larsson, researcher at Antigen Presentation,  Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University.IntroductionA straightforward idea would have been to just create the XANADU logo in a text compiler or graphical text design software. However, we felt that there was a need to incorporate some scientific knowledge into t

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2 years · 120 credits The master programme in experimental particle and nuclear physics consists of a number of mandatory and optional courses, and a master project. There is a great freedom in the selection of courses and one can cover both experimental and theoretical aspects of particle and nuclear physics. The master project is typically done inside the division’s experimental projects. Course

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Our researchers You will find all our researchers and information about their research in Lund University's research portal. Our technical and adminstrative staff Contact information to our administrative and technical staff. The Physics and Astronomy Library More information on opening hours, address and contact details can be found on the library's website. Administrative ManagementAdressesDirec

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Degree requirementsThe quantum science and technology track of the master programme in physics offers a wide range of courses. Each study period, you're required to select 15 credits worth of courses (typically two half-time courses, unless stated otherwise). Be sure to review the course requirements and reach out to the course coordinator if you have any questions.To view the general degree requi

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A recurring item on the agenda during my first months as Head of the Department of Physics has been and remains the issue of decision-making. At head of department meetings, leadership training, department and divisional management meetings, it is always there.- Don't be afraid to make decisions, they can change, is a recurring advice.And yes, it is true. New decisions can be made and sometimes th

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/about-us/head-department-letter/head-department-letter-2024/head-department-letter-may-2024 - 2025-08-23

CollaborationWelcome back after the summer! I hope you have had the opportunity to have a proper break from everyday life. The corridors are once again teeming with teachers and students old and new, turning the wheels of knowledge with new insights and discoveries along the way. Even my many series of meetings have started in earnest again...Research and education are always at the center of our

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What are your plans after your PhD? Here you will find tips on universities, research institutes and other environments where your expertise is sometimes in demand. You will find both job adverts and opportunities for further research. DiamondVacancies at the Diamond Light Source (external website).jobs.ac.uk A hub for academic, research, and professional job listings.Open positions at jobs.ac.uk

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About Quantum in Lund Research Education Seminars Current events International Year of Quantum Physics seminars in Lund:   Previous seminars25 February: "Presentation for the opening of Quantum 2025 in Paris" with Anne L´Hullier.4 March: "Does quantum theory need complex numbers?" with Armin Tavakoli.22 April: "Quantum mechanics - in the beginning" with Andreas Wacker.6 May: "Quantum physics and t

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Lund University offers two study programs at the Masters level dedicated to quantum technology and a broad range of Master’s and PhD courses in quantum science and technology. Master's level programmes At Lund University, there are two Master's programmes focusing on quantum technology. More information about the programmes can be found by following the links:Master program in Physics - Quantum Sc

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In the second quantum revolution, now unfolding worldwide, quantum mechanical superposition and entanglement are being created, characterized and controlled with unprecedented precision in a wide variety of physical systems. This development has deepened our understanding of the physical laws governing the microscopic world and provided a broader framework for technology, with fundamentally new ca

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Quantum science and technology research in Lund covers a broad range of topics in quantum computation, quantum sensing, quantum communication and quantum simulation. In the list below we have grouped the different topics into research themes, with short descriptions and links to research groups and individual researchers involved. Research themes Controlling Quantum States in Semiconductor Nanostr

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We regularly arrange seminars aiming to be of interest to all researchers in quantum science and technology at Lund University. Upcoming seminars Seminars are held on Fridays from 9.00 to 10.00, in k-space at the Department of Physics.14 February: "Quantum materials and the Hubbard model" by Erik van Loon.28 March.: "Cryogeonic control electronics for quantum technology" by Lars-Erik Wernersson. 

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Nobel Prize and research infrastructuresIt is one year since Anne L'Hillier was awarded the Nobel Prize and we continue to celebrate. What impact does Anne's Nobel Prize have on us? This has come up many times over the past year. And another question has also been there: how do we get more Nobel Prizes?  But the latter is not the right question. The Nobel Prize is a consequence of a healthy and in

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The other physics departmentsAt the end of October, a group of heads of department from different physics departments in the country met at Chalmers to exchange experiences and to create an active network of heads of department. Participating were physics heads from Chalmers, University of Gothenburg, Uppsala, Stockholm and KTH (physics and applied physics), as well as the heads of microelectronic

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/about-us/head-department-letter/head-department-letter-2024/head-department-letter-november-2024 - 2025-08-23