https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/the-saven-family-contributes-to-kis-major-initiative-in-radiation-therapy Karolinska Institutet, together with KTH, Stockholm University, and Region Stockholm, is undertaking a strategically important initiative in radiation therapy. Thanks to a donation of SEK 15 million from business leader Björn Savén, the establishment of a new center for medical radiation science is being strengthened. In addition, the donation will fund a project focused on precision radiation therapy. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:03:16 +0200 https://news.ki.se/record-results-also-for-kis-second-international-recruitment-drive Karolinska Institutet’s international recruitment drive for 21 Assistant Professors has once again attracted a great deal of global interest. A total of 2,035 applications from 1,171 unique applicants have been received from 81 countries. The results remain at a very high level following last year’s record outcome and confirm KI’s strong appeal amongst the world’s most promising young researchers. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:52:16 +0200 https://news.ki.se/five-ki-researchers-receive-erc-starting-grants-in-2026 Five researchers at Karolinska Institutet have been awarded the European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant, one of Europe's most important research grants for researchers at the beginning of their careers. The grant is seen internationally as an acknowledgement of scientific excellence, originality and a promising future as a research group leader. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:05:23 +0200 https://news.ki.se/improved-maternity-care-linked-to-fewer-deaths A combination of training, quality improvement and leadership support in hospitals across four countries in sub-Saharan Africa is linked to fewer stillbirths and deaths among newborns during the first 24 hours of life. This is shown by a study led by Karolinska Institutet and published in Nature Medicine. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/professor-olle-ten-cate-is-awarded-the-ki-prize-for-research-in-medical-education Professor Olle ten Cate is awarded the 2026 Karolinska Institutet Prize for Research in Medical Education (KIPRIME) for his transformative contributions to medical education, reshaping how professional competences and workplace assessment are understood. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:14:02 +0200 https://news.ki.se/bowel-cancer-screening-could-reduce-mortality-by-over-40-per-cent People who take part in screening for colorectal cancer may have as much as 43 per cent lower risk of dying from the disease, according to new estimates published in JAMA Network Open by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Umeå University in Sweden. These findings are based on up to 14 years of follow-up data from the Stockholm–Gotland screening programme. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/longer-meal-intervals-linked-to-faster-disease-accumulation-in-older-adults Older adults who typically had longer intervals between meals accumulated chronic diseases more rapidly over time than those with shorter intervals, according to a study from Karolinska Institutet published in the Journal of Internal Medicine. The association was most pronounced among people aged 78 years and older. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:08:25 +0200 https://news.ki.se/gut-bacteria-convert-dietary-nitrate-and-iron-into-protective-molecules Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered that gut bacteria can convert dietary nitrate and iron into protective molecules that may reduce the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The study, published in Cell, reveals a new way in which the gut microbiota helps protect vital bodily functions. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:00:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-tool-measures-the-biological-age-of-cells Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University have developed a new tool that estimates a cell’s biological age by analysing its gene activity. In the journal Advanced Science, they also demonstrate how the tool can be used to identify substances that influence cellular ageing. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:34:45 +0200 https://news.ki.se/strengthened-position-for-ki-in-this-years-shanghai-ranking Karolinska Institutet (KI) consolidates its position as one of the world's 50 highest-ranked universities in the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), also known as the Shanghai ranking. This year, KI is strengthening its ranking to 41 (from 50, 2025). Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:54:35 +0200