Malin Lagerström

Malin Lagerström serves as an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Department at Uppsala University's Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology within the Faculty of Medicine. She leads her own research group under the Genomics and Neurobiology research program, focusing on sensory neuroscience with particular emphasis on itch and pain mechanisms.

Her research interests center on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of sensory processing, particularly focusing on itch sensation, pain pathways, and spinal cord neurobiology. Dr. Lagerström's work extensively investigates glycine receptors, neuropeptide signaling, and the neural circuits involved in sensory transmission. Her laboratory employs advanced techniques including single-cell transcriptomics, genetic mouse models, and neuroanatomical approaches to unravel the complexities of sensory processing in the spinal cord and peripheral nervous system.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent research trajectory investigating the molecular basis of itch sensation, with particular focus on glycine receptor subtypes, neuropeptide systems (including NPY and GRP), and spinal cord circuitry. Her work demonstrates how specific neuronal populations and receptor systems contribute to different modalities of itch and pain, with implications for developing targeted therapies for chronic itch conditions. The research spans from basic molecular mechanisms to translational applications, showing strong integration between neurobiology and potential clinical relevance.

Dr. Lagerström actively collaborates with numerous researchers within and outside Uppsala University, as evidenced by her extensive publication record with multiple co-authors across various neuroscience disciplines. Her laboratory appears to be well-integrated within the broader neuroscience community at Uppsala, working closely with other research groups studying related aspects of sensory processing and neurobiology.