Per Hammarström

Per Hammarström is a Professor at Linköping University, affiliated with the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM). His research focuses on protein misfolding, amyloid formation, and their roles in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. He leads the Hammarström Lab, which investigates amyloid pathology at molecular and cellular levels. His work also explores links between SARS-CoV-2 spike protein misfolding and disease symptoms. He contributes to SciLifeLab Linköping, a national research infrastructure for life sciences and health data.

Research interests include amyloid beta's differential effects in brain cells, SARS-CoV-2-induced amyloidosis, and transthyretin-related amyloidosis. His recent studies highlight novel diagnostic methods for amyloid deposits and mechanisms of vascular amyloidosis. Collaborations involve international teams analyzing protein aggregation and immune interactions. No formal awards are listed, but his active grants and lab activities suggest ongoing funding in protein science and neurodegenerative research.

Educational contributions include directing the Protein Science master’s program, newly opened to international students. This program emphasizes laboratory work in biochemistry, molecular biotechnology, and analytical techniques. His team's work on dual-ligand fluorescence microscopy advances histological analysis of amyloid plaques. No specific student advisees or grants are detailed in the provided texts.