Antibody that can slow down Alzheimer's

Uppsala University

Lars Lannfelt standing in a hall with people moving in the background

Describing himself as a molecular doctor, Lars Lannfelt developed an interest early on in discovering the mechanisms behind diseases.

Photograph: Mikael Wallerstedt

A new therapy that can slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease will soon be on the market - after 23 years of methodical collaboration between researchers and the pharmaceutical industry. It all began with a research discovery made and patented by Professor Lars Lannfelt.

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