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selectively induces apoptosis in tumor cells. HAMLET has also been
found to kill streptococci. This may turn out to be an important
discovery that may lead to the development of new therapeutic
modalities of cancer and infections. The group has carried out highly
innovative research during the past years. Several discoveries have
been groundbreaking in the field. This group has the vitality and
originality required for continuous production of top-level science
during the forthcoming years. Since 2003 36 published papers, many
in the most prestigious journals.
Score: Outstanding
2.5 Division of Molecular Medicine and Gene Therapy
2.5.1 Overall assessment
The research at the Division of Molecular Medicine and Gene Therapy
has high quality, is internationally competitive and has innovative power.
The PIs are leading scientists in their field with international reputation.
The scientific productivity by all research groups and principal investigators
is high as documented by the number of original publications in
the last 5–10 years. All research areas are relevant in terms of scientific,
social and socioeconomic significance. The vitality and ability to manage
research is convincing. Translational strength of the research is documented
by the nature of the individual projects and the interactions with
Lund Stem Cell Centre.
2.5.2 Research infrastructure
The Division of Molecular Medicine and Gene Therapy, Department of
Laboratory Medicine, Lund is a relatively small research laboratory with
24 researchers including one professor, 12 postdocs, 7 PhD and graduate
students and 4 other personnel. The technology applied at Division of
Molecular Medicine and Gene Therapy is up-to-date, advanced and high
through put including virus vector gene transfer, gene microarray and
genetic screening methodology among others.
2.5.3 Research quality
The head of Division of Molecular Medicine and Gene Therapy, Stefan
Karlsson is internationally recognized and famous for his scientific discoveries
and impact in the field of hematopoiesis and cell and gene therapy.
His research is characterized by originality, high quality, productivity and
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