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School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health

CBH is one of the five schools of KTH and a strong constellation for research and education in the broader areas of health, environment, energy and materials.

The School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health conducts research and education in areas that cover several global challenges. Among them are the need of sustainable energy, health and aging population, climate change, sustainable production and working life, food production and clean water.

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KTH researcher Johanna Pechan has been working on growing MSCs more efficiently. Photo: KTH

KTH researchers make progress in cell cultivation

Researchers at KTH and the company Cellcolabs have successfully cultured a special type of stem cells in a bioreactor at KTH. These cells inhibit inflammation and restore balance between the immune sy...

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The researchers behind PROMISE aim to establish a national database to facilitate access and integration of research and healthcare data. Photo: Mostphotos

New Swedish initiative to integrate research and healthcare

A groundbreaking national initiative, Precision Omics Initiative Sweden (PROMISE), aims to connect research with healthcare and establish Sweden as a world leader in data-driven precision medicine. Th...

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Mark Rutland, professor of surface and corrosion science at KTH and co-chair of the 3rd National Meeting of the Swedish Chemical Society. Photo: Jon Lindhe

3rd National Meeting of the Swedish Chemical Society

This summer, chemists from all over Sweden will meet in Västerås. Participants from all fields of chemistry are welcome and the programme includes top-level international plenary speakers, interactive...

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