Lund University on Global Engagement

Global engagement is a natural and necessary part of Lund University to continue developing as an internationally leading university that protects democracy, human rights and academic freedom. Together with our partners around the world, we actively address key global challenges.

How a cancer survivor developed a blood test that can change cancer care

As a teenage cancer patient, Lao Saal experienced firsthand how science can rewrite a life. Years later at Lund University, he developed a blood test that can detect signs of cancer relapse far earlier than today’s clinical standards.

”I think teenage me would be really proud. That experience is always with me – it’s the entire reason why I became a researcher.”

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