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Kristina Hedfalk is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg, focusing her research on integral membrane proteins, specifically the structure, function, and regulation of aquaporins, which are water channels found in cellular membranes of living species. Her interests lie in understanding the production of membrane-bound proteins and addressing the bottleneck issues that limit detailed studies of eukaryotic membrane proteins. Hedfalk leads a research group that includes PhD students and senior scientists, collaborating in various significant projects aiming to enhance the understanding of protein structures and their applications in biochemistry. She also serves as the Deputy Head of the Department and contributes to the Protein Production Sweden initiative, which aims to provide support for Swedish researchers conducting studies related to recombinant protein production. Her teaching responsibilities include courses in biochemistry at an advanced level, particularly focusing on the design and production of biomolecules.
University of Gothenburg • Göteborg
Leading research in integral membrane proteins and biochemistry.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).