Prof. Dr. Svante Pääbo

Uppsala University alumnus and Honorary Professor, 2022 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking discoveries concerning the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution, founding the field of paleogenomics.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Paleogenomics, Human Evolution, Ancient DNA, Neanderthal Genome, Molecular Anthropology
Academic position: Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine (2022) / Uppsala Alumnus & Hon. Professor
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Paleogenomics, Human Evolution, Ancient DNA are advised to consult formal department application channels.

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-14. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

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