Nobel Prize Jurist Mikael Oliveberg Joins Guangxi Medical University in China Full-Time

Thirty-five years in Europe weren't enough to keep one of the world's leading biophysicists from a strategic move to the East. Mikael Oliveberg, a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and a judge for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, has officially taken a full-time position at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University in southern China.

Strategic Shift: Mikael Oliveberg at Guangxi Medical University

According to the South China Morning Post, Oliveberg has left Stockholm University after nearly two decades as a tenured professor. His transition was formalized during a signing ceremony on December 16, where he was welcomed by Li Lang, the university's vice-president.

The university's official website described him as a 'high-end talent' who'll spearhead research into thalassemia, a prevalent blood disorder in the region. While Oliveberg had served as a visiting professor since 2023, this full-time commitment marks a significant escalation in his collaboration with Chinese institutions.

China's Growing Magnetism for Top Scientists

Oliveberg expressed his dedication to academic research and confidence in the partnership. This move highlights China's aggressive strategy to recruit international experts by offering specialized research environments and resources that may rival traditional Western hubs.