The Wenner-Gren Institute for Experimental Biology carries out research and teaching in cell biology, developmental biology, immunology and physiology. In accordance with its name, experimental rather than descriptive biology is at the heart of all research being carried out at the Institute. Sixteen independent groups study the function of genes and cells in tissues and organisms. The research is characteristically basic, seeking answers to fundamental biological problems at the molecular level. Also, several research groups participate in clinical studies via well-established collaborations.

The 2012 1st Swedish Developmental Organisation Conference will take place at Stockholm University,  4 - 5 October 2012. More information at SWEDBO website

Barbara Cannon, professor in physiology at the Wenner-Gren Institute will be the new President of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The head of the Academy is the President, assisted by three vice-presidents – all elected to these honorary positions for a certain period. Together with the Permanent Secretary, who is a full-time employee, they form a presidium. The first President of The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences was Carl von Linné.