Pontus Skoglund, Senior Group Leader at the Francis Crick Institute, has been named a 2026 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists UK Finalist in the Life Sciences category for his pioneering work in ancient DNA and human genetic history. He established the UK’s first high-throughput ancient DNA laboratory at the Crick, significantly advancing the analysis of archaeological remains and enabling new insights into human migration and evolution. His research combines large-scale genomic data and computational approaches to reconstruct population histories and trace the co-evolution of humans and pathogens. “I am honoured to receive this recognition from the Blavatnik Family Foundation. The award reflects the collective efforts of my research group and collaborators, and it is exciting to see our work on human genetic history and disease evolution highlighted on such a significant stage,” Skoglund said. His selection as a Finalist underscores the growing impact of ancient genomics on understanding human biology, history, and disease. Read the article here.
Pontus Skoglund Recognised as 2026 Blavatnik Finalist
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