Karin Dahlman-Wright director of KI’s new research infrastructure organisation
Karolinska Institutet has appointed Professor Karin Dahlman-Wright as director of KI’s new research infrastructure organisation, RIKI, with effect from 1 April. RIKI provides the tools, methods, technologies and networks that researchers need in their work.
"With Karin Dahlman‑Wright as director of research infrastructure, KI gains a leader who understands both the complexity and the potential of our research infrastructure," says KI president Annika Östman Wernerson. "She has played a central role in KI's development for many years and has led several of the processes that underpin RIKI. Her ability to bring together expertise, drive development and see the broader picture will be invaluable as we now take significant steps to develop and quality-assure support for our researchers."
"Exciting, stimulating and a great responsibility. I have worked with research infrastructure in various capacities for a long time and hope that my competence and experience will be put to good use," says Professor Karin Dahlman-Wright when commenting on her new role.
She describes the assignment as important for the continued research activities of KI as a whole. Delivering on the presidential decisions in the direction the university has chosen is something she takes very seriously.
A collective expertise in focus
A central part of the assignment involves shaping an organisation in which KI's collective resources and experience within research infrastructure are put to good use.
"I look forward to playing a part in creating, together with many others, an organisation for research infrastructure in which KI brings together resources, expertise and experience," says Karin Dahlman-Wright.
The aim is to build an organisation where the staff feel valued and can develop, and where researchers have access to methods and technologies in a way that facilitates their work. Quality and resource efficiency are central to all activity.
A critical phase to navigate correctly
Karin Dahlman-Wright has worked with research infrastructure in various capacities for many years. KI is now entering an implementation phase, and she is realistic about the challenges ahead.
"During the implementation phase that now lies before us, we must be vigilant that we do not lose sight of our objectives," she says.
She emphasises the importance of good communication and broad participation, whilst stressing that it is important not to drag the process out. Karin Dahlman-Wright also looks forward to reconnecting with former colleagues and getting to know new ones.