Dr. Lena Friberg

Professor

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Biography

Lena Friberg is a prominent Professor in Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics at Uppsala University, having served as a Professor in Pharmacometrics from 2014 to 2021. She focuses her research on advancing drug development, specifically in oncology and infectious diseases. Her work includes the development of methodologies for optimizing dosages and understanding the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic relationships in clinical settings. Since earning her PhD in 2003 and becoming a Docent in 2007, Lena has received significant funding for her research from respected institutions including the Swedish Research Council and the Innovative Medicines Initiative. She has authored over 200 peer-reviewed research articles, demonstrating a substantial h-index of 58. Additionally, she has supervised numerous PhD students and held various leadership roles, including supervising early-career researchers and mentoring postdoctoral researchers. Lena’s research contributions have earned her prestigious awards such as the Giorgio Segré Prize for distinct contributions in Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic research and appointments as a fellow in various scientific organizations.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Leading research in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, focusing on drug development and optimization of treatment strategies.

Professor

2014-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Emphasized research in pharmacometrics, contributing significantly to the fields of oncology and infectious diseases.

Awards

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Giorgio Segré Prize

2023-01-01
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Innovation Award

2022-01-01

Requirements for Uppsala 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
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.