We are happy to congratulate Dr. Sandra de Haan, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Karolinska Institutet, that receives the prize for her outstanding research on the development of the inner ear. Her thesis work uncovered previously unrecognised lineage restrictions and compartmentalization in the cochlea using elegant high-throughput in utero barcode-based lineage tracing. In parallel, the work also uncovered novel cellular and molecular phenotypes arising in the inner ear of an Alagille syndrome mouse model. Overall, this PhD thesis paves the way for novel regenerative treatments for congenital and acquired hearing loss.
This year’s prize include:
- 5000 SEK
- An invited speaker slot at the 5th Nordic Meeting on Development, Stem Cells and Regeneration, Uppsala, Sweden 26-28th of August, 2026
- Free registration, free accommodation, and travel contribution to attend the 5th Nordic Meeting on Development, Stem Cells and Regeneration.
- Diploma