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.

Karolinska Institutet receives half-billion donation for dementia research

Entrepreneur and inventor Leif Lundblad (1938–2025) has bequeathed SEK 538 million to Karolinska Institutet, the largest donation ever to have been made to a Swedish university in modern times. Much of the sum will go towards research on dementia diseases.

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.

What body odour says about you?

Body odour is often seen as a hygiene problem. In reality, it results from the interaction between sweat and skin bacteria – and from the cultural meanings we attach to it.

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.