Nils-Göran Larsson

Nils-Göran Larsson is a Professor in Mitochondrial Genetics at Karolinska Institute (since 2002) and a Senior Consultant at the Center for Inborn Errors of Metabolism, Karolinska University Hospital. His career includes roles as Associate Professor (Karolinska Institutet, 1997–2002), postdoctoral fellow at Stanford University (1994–1997), and clinical training in Pediatrics in Sweden. He holds a PhD from Gothenburg University (1992) and completed research fellowships in Clinical Chemistry and Pediatrics.

Research Focus: Genetics and Mitochondrial Biology. Specializes in mitochondrial genetics, inborn errors of metabolism, and their clinical implications. His work bridges molecular mechanisms and translational medicine, addressing metabolic disorders and neurodegenerative conditions.

Awards: Recognized for leadership and collaborative research, including EU's Descartes Prize (2004) and Swedish grants (INGVAR, Goran Gustafsson). Active in Nobel Prize processes: served on the Nobel Committee for Medicine (2006–2008) and the Nobel Assembly.

Grants & Education: Secured major grants for research leadership and collaborative projects. Education includes dual training in clinical medicine and research, reflecting his translational focus. No specific labs/teams are listed in available data.