Dr. My Hedhammar

Professor

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Biography

My Hedhammar is a Professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) specializing in Protein Technology. His research focuses on the development of physiologically relevant models for disease mechanisms, particularly cancer, by leveraging protein self-assembly to create functional tissue constructs. With a background in biotechnology, he employs methods that allow for silk proteins to integrate molecular functionalities, yielding biocompatible materials for various biomedical applications. His contributions extend to drug development, where his lab's silk constructs serve as models for testing and personalized medicine. His innovative approaches establish effective in vitro models for diseases like breast cancer, facilitating the evaluation of drug candidates and precision medicine strategies. He has published extensively, with research highlighting silk's unique properties and applications in tissue engineering, including the development of silk-supported constructs that mimic extracellular matrix environments for cellular interactions. His work enables significant advancements in the fields of biomaterials and cell culture, contributing to enhancing the efficacy of biomedical solutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Lead research in Protein Technology focusing on disease modeling and drug development utilizing silk protein materials.

Courses

Purification of Biomolecules (BB1210)

Requirements for Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
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
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in a relevant field Calculus in one variable Linear Algebra Probability Theory and Statistics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of completed courses and grades
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Summary sheet (if required by program)
  • Letters of Recommendation (standard for most programs)
Specialization Notes

Specific requirements apply to all departments. For Architecture, a portfolio is mandatory and submitted via a separate KTH system.