The Human Protein Atlas and Precision Medicine: A Conversation with Mathias Uhlen

In an exclusive interview with NewsMed, Mathias Uhlen, the Director of the Human Protein Atlas, delves into the world of precision medicine and the groundbreaking research being conducted at the Human Protein Atlas.

A Quest to Understand the Human Body

Mathias Uhlen, a professor in Stockholm and the director of the Human Protein Atlas, shares his inspiration for this groundbreaking research. His desire to systematically study the fundamental building blocks of the human body, the proteins, led to the creation of this revolutionary resource for humanity and research purposes. With approximately 20,000 proteins comprising the human body, the Human Protein Atlas aims to comprehensively understand each one and its role in our well-being.

Unveiling the Human Protein Atlas

At a recent presentation at ICG, Mathias Uhlen discussed the monumental achievements of the Human Protein Atlas. With an astounding 15 million web pages and 10 million images, the database is continuously expanding to incorporate more data. Precision medicine takes center stage in their research efforts, utilizing this wealth of knowledge to aid patients in hospitals and even those unaware of their underlying health conditions.