SLU calculates and reports emissions and uptake from Sweden's Land use, Land Use Change and Forestry sector (LULUCF).
We conducts research and education in the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, food science and microbiology with focus on fundamental aspects as well as sustainable development and applications in the Green sector.
SLU Centre for Biological Control, CBC, has now published the annual popular science overview of the activities during 2012.
CBC researcher Ingvar Sundh has been invited to continue in the work group for QPS (Qualified Presumption of Safety of microorganisms) of EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) for a new mandate during the years 2020-2022.
We investigate the molecular aspects of biologically relevant processes in nature and industry.
The Department actively collaborate with industrial partners. This has resulted in several patents and innovations. We also have two External Collaboration Specialists at the Department, specialising in Bioenergy and Food Quality. Read more about our collaboration with society here.
In total, ca 110 employees, including researchers, PhD students and technical and administrative staff work at the Department.
Head of Deparartment: Vadim Kessler, 018 - 671541
Deputy Head of Department: Mats Sandgren, 018 - 673179
Administration manager: Jaana Evander, 018-671405
Postal address: Department of Molecular Sciences, SLU, Box 7015, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden
Visiting address: BioCentre, Almas allé 5, Uppsala, Sweden
Fax number: 018- 67 29 95
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU, has its main locations in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala. SLU is certified to the ISO 14001 environmental standard. • Phone:+46 18-67 10 00 • VAT nr: SE202100281701 • Contact SLU • About SLU's websites
