The Center for Molecular Medicine runs several projects aimed at advancing our understanding of the genetic and environmental factors behind rheumatoid arthritis. In a large-scale study involving more than 3000 patients conducted in collaboration with groups in the US and Singapore, scientists identified new genes involved in the etiology of the disease. A detailed understanding of the factors behind rheumatoid arthritis opens new avenues for diagnosis and drug development. The use of Sweden’s unique patient register, combined with cutting-edge gene technology, was vital for achieving the results.
The center has recently received a major grant to establish a leading international center in chronic inflammation, which is the pathobiological process that links inflammatory disorders such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Read more about the center here.

Find more ongoing research projects in Stockholm-Uppsala here.