On November 13, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, the Karolinska Institute had the honor of hosting Prof. Manfred Wuhrer from the Leiden University Medical Center, the Netherlands for a groundbreaking lecture. Held at the Air & Fire SciLifeLab on Tomtebodavägen 23A in Solna, this event marked a significant milestone as the first Eurolife Distinguished Lecture to be delivered in a hybrid format.

Prof. Wuhrer’s lecture attracted a diverse audience, both in-person and online, facilitating broader participation and engagement from the international academic community. His insights and expertise provided valuable perspectives, further strengthening the collaboration between institutions within the Eurolife network, and Prof. Wuhrer has been awarded the Eurolife Medal in recognition of his academic achievements.

By integrating both physical and virtual attendance options, this hybrid lecture format underscored the commitment of Eurolife to innovation and accessibility in academic discussions. The event successfully demonstrated the potential of hybrid learning to bridge geographical gaps and promote knowledge sharing across borders.

ABOUT THE TOPIC

Glycosylation influences the activity and fate of antibodies and immune cells, playing a key role in infections, inflammatory conditions, and cancer.

Through advanced mass spectrometry approaches, researchers are uncovering disease-associated glycosylation changes, including specific glycans on the Fc portion of antibodies. These modifications can significantly impact antibody functions in autoimmune and alloimmune conditions, as well as in inflammatory and infectious diseases.

Exploring the glycomic landscape of diseases holds great potential for discovering new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Prof. Dr. Manfred Wuhrer is professor of Proteomics and Glycomics and head of the Center for Proteomics and Metabolomics of the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC)). He is also chairman of the Dutch Society for Mass Spectrometry (NVMS).

Stay tuned for more distinguished lectures and scientific discussions as Eurolife continues to expand its impact on the global academic landscape.