Arnhög Family donates SEK 50 million to research at KI

Businessman and life-science investor Mats Arnhög and his family have pledged SEK 50 million to the research being done at Karolinska Institutet into epilepsy, glioblastoma and Parkinson’s disease. The aim of the donation is to strengthen the early and long-term research that future medical breakthroughs require.

15 million for research on cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease

Karolinska Institutet has received a grant of DKK 10 million (approximately SEK 15 million) from the Novo Nordisk Foundation for research on cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease. The project is led by Professor Johan Ericson and aims to help move laboratory research closer to clinical application.

Hair samples from historical composers meet modern genetics

Researcher and concert pianist Fredrik Ullén is launching a research project exploring how the interplay between heredity and environment influences musical performance. The project is made possible by a generous donation from the philanthropist Marcus Storch.

Professor Karl-Johan Malmberg awarded Tobiaspriset 2026

Professor Karl-Johan Malmberg is awarded Tobiaspriset 2026 for his research on cell-based immunotherapy for blood cancers. The prize sum of SEK 10 million will be allocated at SEK 2 million per year over a five-year period.

Why has PCOS been given a new name?

After decades of research, PCOS is now being renamed PMOS. The new name reflects a growing understanding that the condition is a complex hormonal and metabolic disorder affecting far more than fertility.

The shot that could stop cancer before it begins

Vaccines like the HPV shot are already proving that cancer can be prevented before it develops, by stopping the infections that trigger it years or even decades later. Evidence from long-term studies shows that getting vaccinated early – before exposure – dramatically reduces cancer risk, highlighting the critical importance of early immunisation.

Your genes matter more for lifespan now than they did a century ago – here’s why

More articles by KI researchers published in The Conversation

From cold-resistant genes to face masks, Karolinska Institutet researchers contribute to the global public discourse on a range of topics through our collaboration with the international news site The Conversation.