Ferdinand von Walden

Ferdinand von Walden is an Assistant Professor and Docent at Karolinska Institutet's Department of Women's and Children's Health, where he leads Thomas Sejersen's Neuromuscular Diseases research group. He holds a dual clinical role as a pediatric resident at Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital. His academic credentials include:

• Docent (Karolinska Institutet, 2025)
• PhD in Physiology and Pharmacology (Karolinska Institutet, 2015)
• Medical Degree (Karolinska Institutet, 2009)
• Master of Medical Science (Karolinska Institutet, 2007)

Dr. von Walden leads multidisciplinary research in muscle physiology with emphases on:

• Molecular mechanisms of ribosome biogenesis in muscle adaptation
• Exercise interventions for cerebral palsy patients
• Epigenetic regulation of muscle growth
• Systemic effects of endurance/resistance training

His work bridges clinical pediatrics with fundamental muscle biology.

His publication record demonstrates consistent focus on muscle adaptation mechanisms across populations. Recent work (2022-2025) shows strong trends toward:

• Advanced molecular analysis of exercise responses
• Clinical translation in cerebral palsy rehabilitation
• Innovative biomarker discovery using omics technologies
• Integration of basic muscle physiology with clinical applications

He leads several funded projects including studies on ribosome biogenesis, resistance training in children, and exercise physiology in cerebral palsy. His research team includes 6 PhD students and 2 postdoctoral fellows. He collaborates extensively with Linköping University and has secured significant funding, including a SEK 10 million grant from Promobilia Foundation for research on motor impairments in children.