https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/progress-in-stem-cell-therapy-for-type-1-diabetes Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and KTH Royal Institute of Technology have developed an improved method for creating insulin-producing cells from human stem cells. The results, published in Stem Cell Reports, demonstrate that these cells effectively regulate blood sugar levels in laboratory tests and can reverse diabetes in mice. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-initiative-to-recruit-assistant-professors-in-2026 The Faculty Board at Karolinska Institutet has decided to launch a new call for Assistant Professor positions in 2026, with the possibility of co‑funding up to 20 posts. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:53:30 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-among-partners-in-new-strategic-climate-research-initiative The Swedish Research Council has recommended that the Government fund a new Strategic Research Area (SFO) in climate research, with Karolinska Institutet as one of the participating universities. The initiative, known as the Stockholm Centre for Climate Transition (ClimTrio), aims to develop knowledge on how the transition to a climate-resilient society can be effective, equitable and sustainable in the long term. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/long-covid-associated-with-increased-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease People with long COVID are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in eClinicalMedicine. The results show that the risk of conditions such as cardiac arrhythmias and coronary artery disease is higher even among those who were not hospitalised during the acute infection. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:30:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/knut-and-alice-wallenberg-foundation-allocates-sek-125-million-to-ki-and-life-science-with-a-focus-on-clinical-research Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation is allocating additional funds, in total SEK 1.6 billion, to patient oriented, clinical research. The initiative will, among other things, strengthen research at the four Wallenberg Centres for Molecular Medicine. As part of this initiative, SEK 125 million has been allocated to Karolinska Institutet. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:47:21 +0200 https://news.ki.se/continued-strong-results-for-ki-in-international-subject-ranking With the publication of the QS World University Rankings by Subject for 2026, KI retains its position among the world’s and Europe’s leading universities. Among other things, KI regains the top spot globally in “Dentistry” and retains its position as the EU’s leading medical university. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:42:42 +0100 https://news.ki.se/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. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:01:19 +0100 https://news.ki.se/digital-cbt-reduced-cardiac-related-anxiety-and-improved-health-following-heart-attack Digital CBT treatment reduced cardiac-related anxiety and improved patients' quality of life and physical function after a heart attack. This is shown in a new randomised study published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology, in which researchers at Karolinska Institutet compared digital CBT with standard care. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/martin-bergo-kiri-is-a-practical-workshop-for-future-research-breakthroughs The Karolinska Institutet Research Incubator (KIRI) is where young researchers meet each other across disciplines and in the collaborations that arise, the foundations for pioneering research breakthroughs are laid. After the four years of its existence, KIRI is now seeing its first cohort of KIRI Fellows. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:57:56 +0100 https://news.ki.se/children-with-obesity-are-at-risk-of-illness-despite-normal-test-results Children living with obesity but showing no signs of metabolic complications still have a significantly increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and abnormal blood lipid levels later in life. A new study from the Karolinska Institutet, published in JAMA Pediatrics, also shows that these children benefit greatly from obesity treatment. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:01:08 +0100