Dr. Claudio Cantù

Professor

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Biography

Claudio Cantù is a Professor and Group Leader within the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine and at SciLifeLab, focusing on Molecular Developmental Biology. His research is centered on understanding how cells regulate genomes and the mechanisms underlying the formation of distinct cell types during embryonic development. With a strong background in teaching and research, he has progressed through various academic ranks, culminating in his current role as Full Professor in Cell and Molecular Biology, focusing on Developmental Biology. His educational journey includes a PhD in Translational Molecular Medicine and a Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy. Additionally, he has completed significant postdoctoral training in molecular life sciences at the University of Zurich, Switzerland. As a recognized leader, he plays a pivotal role in various organizations aimed at advancing developmental biology research. Claudio has contributed to the field with multiple publications and is engaged with the Swedish Development Biology Organization.

Research Interests

Experience

Group Leader

— Present

Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine • Linköping, Sweden

SciLifeLab Group Leader

— Present

SciLifeLab • Linköping, Sweden

Senior Associate Professor

— Present

Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences • Linköping University

Associate Professor

— Present

Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences • Linköping University

Senior Research Associate

— Present

Institute of Molecular Life Science, University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Postdoc Researcher

— Present

Institute of Molecular Life Science, University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Research Associate

— Present

Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca • Milano, Italy

Visiting PhD Student

— Present

Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital • Oxford, UK

Awards

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Eric K. Fernström prize

Requirements for Linköping University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
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  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.