Department of

Life Sciences

We conduct research, innovation, and education to enable a biobased society and improve human health. Our topics cover both basic and applied aspects of life sciences.

At the Department of Life Sciences we explore how biological systems and innovative technologies can be used to convert biomass into foods, pharmaceuticals, materials, chemicals and fuels. We develop and apply advanced experimental and computational technologies to discover how biomolecules, living cells and organisms function and interact. We pioneer new methods for the prediction, prevention, diagnostics and treatment of diseases.

 

Our research

Research and innovation at Life Sciences is performed in close collaboration with academia, industry, and society at large.

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Impact in society

We work with a long-term perspective to create impact in the form of increased knowledge, innovations and collaboration.​

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Master's thesis projects

Interested in Master's thesis projects at Life Sciences? Check out our available projects at the Thesis Portal.

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