Volvo Group's Assar Gabrielsson Foundation Awards 2026 Cancer Research Prizes

“Ketan Thombare is awarded the prize in the category of basic science research for centers on understanding how RNA modifications regulate cancer biology, with a particular emphasis on high-risk neuroblastoma. These findings contribute to understanding RNA-mediated mechanisms underlying tumor cell identity in aggressive neuroblastoma.”

“Louise Carstam receives the prize in the clinical research category for research on the diffuse low‑grade gliomas, a type of brain tumor that often presents with a first epileptic seizure in otherwise asymptomatic young adults. The studies provide providing better guidance on when early intensive treatment is beneficial for the patient and when it may be preferable to wait.”

“Ella Äng‑Eklunds, her research focuses on prognostic and predictive biomarkers to guide treatment selection and on translational bench to bedside approaches, with the overarching goal of translating discoveries into patient benefit. She defended her thesis with a focus on KRAS-mutated non-small lung cancer in November 2025.”