KI researcher Kyla McKay awarded the Bjarne Ahlströms Minnesfonds pris 2024
Kyla McKay, researcher in MS epidemiology and affiliated with the Department of Clinical Neuroscience, has been awarded the Bjarne Ahlström Minnesfonds pris in “Clinical Neurology - especially inflammatory mechanisms affecting central or peripheral nervous system function”.
The Foundation's citation for the award reads:
“Dr. McKay is in the midst of a successful research career and has contributed significantly to the knowledge of multiple sclerosis (MS) including associated symptoms and epidemiological basis. We would particularly like to recognize her contribution to the knowledge of psychiatric comorbidity in MS.”
Dr. Kyla McKay comments on the award:
“I am honored to receive the Bjarne Ahlström Minnesfonds pris for 2024. This award reflects the collective efforts of my mentors, collaborators and my research team, whose commitment has been crucial to these successes. I extend my deepest
thanks to the Foundation and its Board of Directors for this honor and for their support of scientific research.”
The prize from the Bjarne Ahlström Minnesfonds pris is SEK 1,050,000, which is distributed as an individual prize of SEK 100,000 and a research grant of SEK 950,000. The prize is awarded annually. Laureates are selected after nomination and peer review by decision of the Foundation's Board.
The award ceremony took place on December 17, 2024.
We say congratulations to Kyla!
Bjarne Ahlströms Minnesfond
The Foundation was established in 2017 by the will of Bjarne Ahlström. During his lifetime, Bjarne Ahlström (1938-2017) worked very successfully as a coin dealer with his own coin shop. He was a very knowledgeable and recognized numismatist and was also the author of several works in the field, including the book Sveriges Mynt. At his death, Bjarne Ahlström left his entire estate to the foundation, whose purpose is to promote scientific research in the field of medicine, and to provide support for the preparation of teaching and training in these subjects.