The Gyllensten group is using population-based human cohorts for mapping disease genes. One project is focusing on the genetic risk factors for persistent infection of human papillomavirus and development of cervical cancer. The unique demographic history and lifestyle of the Swedish Sami is used for analyses of genetic and environmental contribution to the development of welfare disease.
The group contributes clinical resources, a laboratory platform for microsatellite typing and sequencing, and competence in genetic mapping and epidemiology.