https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/minister-visits-ki-for-global-seminar-on-young-peoples-health-and-wellbeing Social Affairs and Public Health Minister Jakob Forssmed recently visited Karolinska Institutet to attend an international seminar arranged to mark the launch of “A call to action for adolescents mental health and wellbeing”, the second report from the Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:12:55 +0200 https://news.ki.se/asia-pacific-meeting-advances-global-effort-to-prevent-dementia Researchers from across the Asia-Pacific region met in Jinan, China, on 7–8 June 2025 at the World-Wide FINGERS Network meeting, to share new ideas on how to help prevent dementia and memory loss. Over 50 researchers and students from Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Sweden, and China took part in the event. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:43:47 +0200 https://news.ki.se/key-insights-of-the-nkg2024-congress-in-newly-published-paper We are delighted to share some of the many important reflections from the NKG2024 congress held in Stockholm in June 2024, in the form of a newly published perspective paper entitled "Ageing in a Transforming World: Insights for Future Research and Policy from the 27th Nordic Congress of Gerontology". Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:01:52 +0200 https://news.ki.se/call-for-mats-sundin-fellowship-in-human-developmental-health-ki-2025-0 Are you interested in conducting research in Canada? Is your research area within Developmental Health? Are you a postdoctoral researcher or a PhD student soon to defend your thesis?  If so, this might be of interest to you. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:54:02 +0200 https://news.ki.se/upcoming-seminars-and-workshops-on-responsible-internationalisation This autumn, Karolinska Institutet presents a series of webinars and workshops aimed at deepening researchers and staff members’ understanding of risk management in international collaborations. All sessions are held in English and led by experts in the field. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:36:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/call-for-mats-sundin-fellowship-in-human-developmental-health-ki-2025 We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2nd Mats Sundin Postdoctoral Fellowship in Human Developmental Health. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:04:34 +0200 https://news.ki.se/international-week-2025-at-nvs-filled-with-learning-networking-and-a-global-perspective For the 13th time, International Week has been organized by the international team at the Division of Occupational Therapy at NVS. The initiative, which started in 2012 through a collaboration with Uganda via the Linnaeus-Palme program, aims to create a vibrant international learning environment with a focus on professional identity in healthcare from a global perspective. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:26:48 +0200 https://news.ki.se/professor-abdel-el-manira-elected-as-embo-member Abdel El Manira has been elected as new member of EMBO (European Molecular Biology Organization), a recognition that not only highlights his important contributions to the field of neuroscience but also provides him with a platform to influence scientific research and strengthen research communities globally. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 08:56:24 +0200 https://news.ki.se/call-for-mats-sundin-fellowship-in-human-developmental-health-ki-2025-part-2 We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2nd Mats Sundin Postdoctoral Fellowship in Human Developmental Health. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:38:30 +0200 https://news.ki.se/neuroscientist-and-pianist-fredrik-ullen-awarded-the-mensa-foundation-prize KI researcher Fredrik Ullén has been awarded the fifth Mensa Foundation Prize for his pioneering work in neuroscience, with a particular focus on the neuropsychology of expertise and creativity, i.e. the mechanisms in the brain that allow us to perform at a high level in a particular field after many years of focused training. The prize recognises individuals whose research helps us better understand human intelligence. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:13:40 +0200 https://news.ki.se/executive-health-and-diplomacy-programme-gathers-leaders-in-sweden For one intensive week in June, 25 high-level professionals and leaders from 21 countries gathered at Kämpasten outside Sigtuna to take part in the masterclass of the Executive Programme in International Politics and Diplomacy for Health, jointly run by Karolinska Institutet and the Stockholm School of Economics. The programme equips professionals with the skills and tools needed to navigate complex political processes for health at the global and regional levels. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:29:40 +0200 https://news.ki.se/a-full-circle-moment-returning-to-karolinska-institutet Dr. Marcos Rojas, a former exchange student and now a research manager at Stanford Chariot Lab, recently revisited Karolinska Institutet and met with Anna Svenningson at the Department of Women’s and Children’s Health. We took the opportunity to ask him how his exchange year almost a decade ago influenced his career and personal development. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:08:54 +0200 https://news.ki.se/three-arc-researchers-join-new-nordic-project-on-sustainable-care-systems NordForsk has recently granted funding to five new research projects aimed at developing sustainable health and care systems for older people in the Nordic region. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:00:16 +0200 https://news.ki.se/davide-liborio-vetrano-joins-newly-formed-lancet-commission-on-frailty The Lancet has announced a new commission aimed at reorienting frailty in clinical practice, public health, and policy. Davide Liborio Vetrano is one of two experts from Karolinska Institutet, who are involved in this important initiative. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:14:47 +0200 https://news.ki.se/mayo-clinic-and-karolinska-institutet-mark-30-years-of-collaboration-set-sights-on-2026-research-meeting Mayo Clinic and Karolinska Institutet are marking 30 years of collaboration by rescheduling their next joint research meeting to Fall 2026, aiming to focus on cutting-edge themes like RNA therapeutics, precision health, and decentralized care. The event will be held at Mayo Clinic’s Jacksonville campus and is designed to reflect the evolving strengths of both institutions. Mon, 26 May 2025 16:39:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-and-ivi-organise-international-course-in-vaccinology Together with the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), KI organises a vaccinology course titled "Vaccines in a Changing World: Innovation and Access". Mon, 26 May 2025 14:47:23 +0200 https://news.ki.se/bridging-science-and-culture-ki-and-utokyo-joint-course-for-doctoral-students-in-tokyo Karolinska Institutet (KI) and the University of Tokyo (UTokyo) have continued their tradition of academic collaboration by organizing a joint course for doctoral students once again this year. Held at the UTokyo Hongo Campus in Japan, the course titled "Bioinformatics Analysis and Visualization of Medical Genomics Data (H7F5633)", led by Dr. Carsten Daub, brought together 11 students from KI and 16 from UTokyo. Fri, 23 May 2025 12:06:57 +0200 https://news.ki.se/lars-backman-awarded-prestigious-efpa-aristotle-prize The European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations (EFPA) has announced Professor Lars Bäckman, Karolinska Institutet, as the recipient of the Aristotle Prize 2025. This distinguished award recognises individuals who have made a substantial and original contributions to psychology, particularly in the field of cognitive ageing. Thu, 15 May 2025 10:40:39 +0200 https://news.ki.se/strengthening-collaboration-gph-administrations-visit-to-uganda At the end of March, part of the GPH administration visited Makerere University’s School of Public Health (MakSPH) and College of Health Sciences (MakCHS), in Kampala Uganda. The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration, share administrative experiences, and explore opportunities for strengthening academic partnerships and administrative efficiency. The visit covered grants management, procurement, financial systems and processes, HR, and joint application strategies. Wed, 07 May 2025 12:50:25 +0200 https://news.ki.se/university-college-london-ucl-and-stockholm-trio-initiate-joint-seed-funding-to-support-collaborations UCL and Stockholm Trio have a joint call to support collaborations activities. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:50:48 +0200 https://news.ki.se/productive-nimus-meeting-at-karolinska-institutet On April 10–11, 2025, representatives from all medical faculties at Swedish universities gathered at Karolinska Institutet (KI) for the spring NIMUS meeting – a forum for national collaboration on international mobility in medical education. NIMUS stands for the Network for the Internationalisation of Medical Education in Sweden. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:01:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/apply-for-a-fee-waiver-for-a-neurotecheu-summer-school KI as part of the NeurotechEU alliance is pleased to inform that there are 3 course fee waivers available for the RU Summer School on Entrepreneurship in Neuroscience and Neurotechnology (Online). Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:14:02 +0200 https://news.ki.se/collaboration-awards-for-collaboration-with-the-university-of-tokyo-for-doctoral-students-and-post-docs-0 The strategic partnership agreement, signed between Karolinska Institutet and University of Tokyo aims to increase mobility, joint research projects and faculty development. Up to three KI collaboration awards will be awarded 2025 for collaboration with the University of Tokyo for doctoral students and post docs. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:17:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/centre-for-health-crises-joins-talks-on-international-research-collaborations-in-turbulent-times On 3 April, Formas will be bringing together experts and researchers for a breakfast seminar titled 'Research across borders - what is needed in turbulent times?' (in Swedish). The Centre for Health Crises will be one of the speakers. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:33:37 +0200 https://news.ki.se/apply-for-collaborative-grants-for-cooperation-with-charite-universitatsmedizin-berlin-0 Karolinska Institutet (KI) and Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (Charité) have entered into a bilateral agreement. The Internationalisation Board at KI has allocated limited competitive funds for KI faculty and staff for grant applications to strengthen collaborative interactions within research and education. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:37:23 +0100 https://news.ki.se/postdoc-opportunities-at-shanghai-jiao-tong-university-school-of-medicine-china Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine offers PhD graduates at KI the possibility to conduct postdoctoral research at SJTUSM. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:36:18 +0100 https://news.ki.se/postdoc-exchange-program-at-shandong-university-china Shandong University, China, offer PhDs and postdocs at KI the possibility to participate in an exchange program. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:32:23 +0100 https://news.ki.se/swedish-hanna-gras-is-pursuing-a-global-masters-programme-at-ki Hanna Gräs, 24, has always had a passion for medicine and research. How she would get there, however, was not as clear. From growing up in a Stockholm suburb to studying in the English-taught master's programme in translational physiology and pharmacology, her ongoing journey towards a career in life sciences is both exciting and challenging. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:00:10 +0100 https://news.ki.se/kis-best-student-exchange-reports-20232024 Studying abroad is a fantastic opportunity that can enrich a person both academically and personally. Three students from Karolinska Institutet (KI) have recently been awarded for their inspiring student exchange reports. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:18:03 +0100 https://news.ki.se/application-open-for-minor-field-studies-mfs-autumn-semester-2025 The application for Minor Field Studies (MFS) for the autumn semester of 2025 is now open. The scholarship provides students with the opportunity to conduct a field study in a low- or middle-income country as part of their degree project. The application deadline is 15 April, 2025. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:07:41 +0100 https://news.ki.se/eight-prestigious-msca-grants-awarded-to-ki KI has been awarded grants for eight postdoc research posts under Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), the EU’s flagship programme to promote international mobility among leading young researchers. The MSCA are part of the EU’s Horizon Europe innovation programme and KI has been awarded the grants in very tough open competition. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:45:06 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-strengthens-collaboration-with-ucl KI has signed a letter of intent with University College London (UCL) within the framework of the Stockholm trio university alliance, comprising KI, KTH and Stockholm University. The new agreement aims to expand research collaboration between the universities, initially focusing on sustainability, the climate crisis, and mental health. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:31:25 +0100 https://news.ki.se/call-for-interest-for-a-collaborative-stockholm-trio-ucl-workshop-in-london-1 Stockholm Trio (Karolinska Institutet, KTH Royal Institute of Technology & Stockholm University) and University College London (UCL) invite you to express interest in two days of workshops in London, the 8-9 April 2025. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:18:55 +0100 https://news.ki.se/course-that-prepares-participants-for-medical-humanitarian-aid-work-commences-at-karolinska-institutet On 20 January, a new group of participants gathered at Karolinska Institutet (KI) for the first lesson in a slightly different course. The participants are all potential future medical humanitarian aid workers and will be taking the course this spring. It will prepare them for future work in health crises, disasters and low-resource areas. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:18:28 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-website-for-the-university-alliance-stockholm-trio 2024 marked the fifth anniversary of the University Alliance Stockholm Trio – a partnership between Karolinska Institutet, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and Stockholm University. To mark this milestone, Stockholm Trio has launched a new website where you can follow our work to strengthen collaboration between the universities. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:15:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/karolinska-institutet-holds-the-chair-of-stockholm-trio Until July 2025, Annika Östman Wernerson, President of Karolinska Institutet, holds the chair of the University Alliance Stockholm Trio. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:00:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/apply-now-summer-internship-in-neuroscience-and-neurotechnology-at-bonn-university Karolinska Institutet is part of NeurotechEU (NTEU), a European University alliance. The Neuroscience Internship Program Bonn provides bachelor and master students with an opportunity to engage in hands-on lab experiences within the field of neuroscience and neurotechnology. Last day for application Jan 8, 2025 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:11:20 +0100 https://news.ki.se/grant-worth-3-million-enables-creation-of-nordic-health-crisis-network On 10 December, it was announced that the Centre for Health Crises will receive 3 million Norwegian kroner in funding from the Nordic Council of Ministers' research funding body, Nordforsk. The funding will go towards a project to create a Nordic health crisis network. The funding is based on a call for proposals in the area of preparedness and resilience. that the Centre, together with partners in other Nordic countries. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:00:45 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-president-visited-uganda-and-rwanda-to-strengthen-global-collaborations A delegation from Karolinska Institutet (KI), led by KI President Annika Östman Wernerson, travelled to Uganda and Rwanda in November 2024. The delegation visited Makerere University in Uganda and met with representatives from the University of Rwanda and the University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda, emphasizing Karolinska Institutet’s commitment to global collaborations, which rely on strong relationships, contextual knowledge, and robust infrastructure. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:07:18 +0100 https://news.ki.se/prof-manfred-wuhrer-highlights-glycomics-impact-on-immune-responses On 12 November, Prof. Manfred Wuhrer from Leiden University Medical Center, the Netherlands, presented a hybrid Eurolife Distinguished Lecture entitled Glycomics of human immune responses hosted by Karolinska Institutet. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:06:17 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-rockefeller-university-nicholson-lecture-and-nicholson-exchange-programs Karolinska Institutet collaboration with Rockefeller University, which includes short-term staff and postdoc training exchanges, as well as the Nicholson Lecture. Calls are now open and Nicholson Lecture with Professor Luciano Marraffini will be held on Thursday. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:33:26 +0100 https://news.ki.se/going-on-an-exchange-in-autumn-2025-become-our-next-blogger Apply for a fun and paid extra job as a blogger for the Study Abroad Blog, where you share your journey and experiences on the blog and Instagram. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:28:38 +0100 https://news.ki.se/alumni-event-in-uganda-celebrating-decades-of-collaboration-and-academic-exchanges Makerere University in Uganda and Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have been collaborating for nearly 25 years. On November 11th 2024 they celebrated their successful partnership during an alumni event at Makerere University's College of Health Sciences in Kampala, Uganda. The event highlighted their achievements, including a joint doctoral program that has supported nearly 50 Makerere doctoral students, many earning double degrees, and the publication of over 500 peer-reviewed articles. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:46:30 +0100 https://news.ki.se/accelerate-your-career-in-regenerative-medicine-apply-for-summer-by-design-at-the-university-of-toronto-0 The University of Toronto invites doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows at KI to apply to the summer course “Summer in Design” given by “Medicine in Design” given the 2-11th of June 2025. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:10:06 +0100 https://news.ki.se/emergency-medical-teams-global-meeting-in-abu-dhabi-a-venue-for-networking-and-knowledge-sharing For three days 1 300 EMTs, researchers, health professionals, country delegates and others representing 130 countries gathered in Abu Dhabi for the World Health Organization’s Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) Global Meeting 2024. Members of the research group Global Disaster Medicine – Health Needs and Response, at the Department of Global Public Health at KI, attended the meeting and presented their work to build the EMT global network. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:41:17 +0100 https://news.ki.se/take-the-opportunity-to-apply-for-the-erasmus-mundus-master-programme-public-health-in-disasters Through the research group Global Disaster Medicine - Health Needs and Responses, KI is one of three universities that are part of the Erasmus Mundus Master's programme Public Health in Disasters. The programme is a unique degree in public health in disasters, that provides students with both practical and theoretical knowledge of public health, health care in disasters and global health care and health systems. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:51:41 +0100 https://news.ki.se/karolinska-institutet-celebrates-25-years-of-international-staff-services Karolinska Institutet (KI) celebrates the 25th anniversary of its International Staff Services, which has supported international researchers, doctoral students and their hosting departments since 1999. Held at Campus Solna’s A Working Lab, the event on Tuesday highlighted the importance of collaboration to support KI’s success as a global research hub. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:46:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-mayo-collaborative-grants-call-is-now-open The Karolinska Institutet and Mayo Clinic are pleased to announce the availability of limited competitive funds for short-term travel by faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows, students and/or trainees between the partner institutions to plan or conduct collaborative interactions. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:13:39 +0100 https://news.ki.se/double-ki-win-in-world-leading-student-awards-programme Karolinska Institutet celebrates a remarkable achievement as two students have been honoured in the prestigious thesis competition Global Undergraduate Awards (GUA) programme. Muriel, a first-semester biomedicine master’s student, and Sophia, a final-semester medical programme student, have both emerged victorious in their respective categories thanks to their theses. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:00:10 +0200 https://news.ki.se/gilberto-fisones-visit-to-the-donders-institute-highlights-the-future-of-neurotechnology Donders Institute at Radboud University is part of NeurotechEU and collaborates with Karolinska Institutet. Recently, they held an event where KI researcher Gilberto Fisone presented his research. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:52:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/eurolife-announces-phd-and-postdoc-mobility-and-knowledge-exchange-grants Researchers, including doctoral students in their last years of their doctoral education, at KI are invited to apply for short-term research exchange grants funded by Eurolife. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:53:26 +0200 https://news.ki.se/arc-researchers-awarded-best-abstract-at-the-20th-eugms-congress The theme of the European Geriatric Medicine Society Congress this year was "From Healthy Ageing to Complex Needs in Older Adults". One of the aims of the (EuGMS) is to encourage and help young practitioners to further their knowledge, by awarding the Best Abstract Awards to the oral communications with the highest translational and clinical relevance. This year, three out of 104 oral presentations were awarded the prize, each winner receiving €500 each and a diploma. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:53:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-collaboration-awards-for-doctoral-student-collaborations-with-imperial-college-london As part of an initiative with Imperial College London, Karolinska Institutet aims to stimulate doctoral student networking and interaction between KI doctoral students and doctoral students at Imperial College. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:52:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/apply-for-ki-collaboration-awards-for-doctoral-students-and-post-docs-collaboration-with-the-university-of-edinburgh-0 To facilitate new and existing contacts between researchers and doctoral students as well as increase research collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, KI’s Internationalisation Board is pleased to announce the availability of limited competitive funds for a lab visit. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:34:53 +0200 https://news.ki.se/dataethics-project-receives-top-marks-and-recognition Eurolife's DATAETHICS project has been awarded for its innovative work on data ethics and Big Data in (bio)medical education, and has received funding for an international conference in December. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:56:43 +0200 https://news.ki.se/kis-collaboration-with-ivi-increases-knowledge-about-vaccines-in-low-and-middle-income-countries The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) will be teaming up with specialists from KI again this year for a vaccinology course aimed at healthcare professionals and researchers from around the world. The course also now forms part of doctoral education at KI. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:41:58 +0200 https://news.ki.se/secondment-to-world-health-organization-results-valuable-experience-for-epidemiologist Epidemiologist Moa Herrgård has spent six months seconded to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Centre for Health Emergencies in Amman, Jordan. The overall focus of her work has been to enhance health emergency preparedness and response in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East Region. Looking back, she thinks the secondment has taught her a lot that will benefit work at KI. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:12:23 +0200 https://news.ki.se/diploma-ceremony-for-si-scholarship-holders-and-ki-students-in-stockholm-city-hall On May 25, the Swedish Institute (SI) hosted a diploma ceremony at Stockholm's City Hall, celebrating its scholarship recipients. Among the scholars were seven students from Karolinska Institutet (KI) on site. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:00:33 +0200 https://news.ki.se/eu-tackles-global-health-problems-with-ki-as-coordinator Global health challenges are the focal point of two collaborative projects coordinated by KI: WISDOM and Changemaker. Under its pillar II "Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness" programme, Horizon Europe has awarded the projects a total grant of EUR 14 million, of which KI controls the equivalent of just over EUR 3 million. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:26:36 +0200 https://news.ki.se/she-is-awarded-the-sjoberg-prize-for-laying-the-foundations-of-a-cancer-vaccine Catherine J. Wu, of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, USA, is a pioneer in research that may result in the development of personalised vaccines to treat cancer. She is now awarded the Sjöberg Prize, worth one million US dollars, for her work. Catherine J. Wu will give a lecture in Aula Medica at KI on April 12 in connection with the Karolinska CCC Day. Sat, 23 Mar 2024 15:03:03 +0100 https://news.ki.se/kickoff-for-the-eu-horizon-changemaker-project The EU Horizon Changemaker project, led by Kristi Sidney Annerstedt, on sustainable adolescent nutrition in Kenya, Tanzania and Burkina Faso, successfully completed the first Consortium meeting. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:08:56 +0100 https://news.ki.se/exchange-studies-student-inspiration-and-answers-to-common-questions Are you thinking of applying for an exchange while studying a programme at KI, but don’t know where to start? Get inspiration from a current exchange student and read the answers to some of the most common questions. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 08:20:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ssd-kis-student-group-for-environment-and-sustainability-issues The organisation Students for Sustainable Development (SSD) is run by KI students who are passionate about environmental and sustainability issues. The group organizes everything from seminars and workshops to clothing exchange days and movie nights. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:17:32 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-in-international-collaboration-to-prevent-alzheimers-disease Karolinska Institutet is one of 24 partners in AD-RIDDLE, a collaborative project that aims to increase healthcare providers' ability to diagnose, prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease. The project, supported by, among others, the EU's Innovative Health Initiative (IHI), started in January 2024 and will run for five years. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:14:15 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-conversation-article-reached-24-million-readers-a-very-instructive-process An article in The Conversation written by a KI researcher broke a record in the number of readers. Associate Professor Karin Modig's article on centenarian biomarkers received almost 2.4 million reads and was translated into several languages. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:00:44 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-centre-for-health-crises-seconds-member-of-staff-to-cholera-outbreak Zambia is currently experiencing the worst cholera outbreak in over two decades. The acute diarrhoeal disease can be deadly if not treated, however with rapid and correct help, the majority of people affected can be treated successfully. The Centre for Health Crises as seconded members of staff to cholera outbreaks before, and on the 26th of January, Caroline de Groot went to Zambia, via the Centre’s collaboration with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:48:06 +0100 https://news.ki.se/epidemiologist-seconded-to-who-will-bring-valuable-insights-back-to-ki The eastern mediterranean region is currently facing a brewing health crisis, brought on not least by the war in Gaza. The danger of spread of infectious diseases means that effective epidemiological surveillance and action is key. To assist in these efforts, the Centre for Health Crises has seconded epidemiologist Moa Herrgård via our membership in WHO’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN). Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:17:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/erc-starting-grant-awarded-to-ki-researcher-alessandro-furlan The European Research Council (ERC) awards a Starting Grant to promising young investigators in a variety of research fields, to kick off their careers. Alessandro Furlan, Assistant Professor at the Department of Neuroscience, who investigates how the brain and body work together to regulate critical physiological processes, is one of the early-stage scientists to be awarded this five-year grant. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:56:57 +0100 https://news.ki.se/co-created-global-leadership-programme-aims-to-transform-society The newly launched global training programme, Leadership for Transformative Change, gathers 22 leaders from all over the world who are working to contribute to transformative social development in their countries. The programme is offered by Uppsala University in collaboration with Karolinska Institutet, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:49:36 +0100 https://news.ki.se/laura-alina-is-studying-kis-erasmus-mundus-master-programme-in-public-health-in-disasters The Master's programme is a collaboration between Karolinska Institutet, Universidad de Oviedo in Spain and the University of Nicosia in Cyprus. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:19:03 +0100 https://news.ki.se/maja-fjaestad-appointed-expert-in-one-of-the-european-commissions-science-diplomacy-working-groups On 6 December, the European Commission published the names of the experts appointed to its newly established working groups on science diplomacy. Maja Fjaestad, expert coordinator at the Centre for Health Crises and affiliated to research at the Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics (LIME), is one of two Swedish university researchers who will be part of the working groups. The working groups will develop a potential future European framework for science diplomacy. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:40:32 +0100 https://news.ki.se/unique-project-to-create-better-decision-support-for-dementia-care Dementia diseases cost Swedish society around SEK 80 billion per year. The EU has now awarded funding to the Prominent project, which aims to improve both diagnostics and treatment for these diseases. Karolinska Institutet is responsible for the project in the role of coordinator. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:12:34 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-alumni-china-chapter-event-shanghai-november-2023 A successful KI Alumni China Chapter 2023 networking event was arranged in Shanghai in November, gathering a large crowd from all over China. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:52:33 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-utokyo-ki-link-programme-inaugurated-in-tokyo The UTokyo-KI LINK programme was officially launched at a kick-off symposium at the University of Tokyo on November 9, 2023. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 09:42:37 +0100 https://news.ki.se/stockholm-trio-alumni-reception-in-tokyo-japan In conjunction with KI's visit to Tokyo in February 2023, connected to a workshop within Stockholm Trio for a sustainable future, we hosted an alumni event for about seventy guests from KI, KTH and SU. The evening offered, among other things, a talk with KI alumnus Takeaki Dohda, currently director of investments at Google in Tokyo (left in picture). With alumni, students, researchers and university representatives on site, collaboration was the thread of the day. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:54:39 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-alumni-increases-activity-in-japan The global and professional alumni network of KI engages former students, researchers and employees of KI, promoting knowledge, research, education and interaction. We hope to inspire alumni involvement, professional networking and international collaboration, all vital to a dedicated and sustainable alumni network. On November 9th, we hosted an alumni dinner in Tokyo for this very purpose, strategically in conjunction with the launch-event for the new UTokyo-KI Link collaboration. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:34:26 +0100 https://news.ki.se/professor-robert-harris-made-honorary-doctorate Professor Robert A. Harris is made honorary doctorate at the Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy (UMF) Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The honour is given in recognition of Bob Harris’ exceptional contributions to the development of the university, especially in the context of the European University Alliance NeurotechEU project. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:22:02 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-involved-in-vinnova-financed-health-data-project Vinnova (the Swedish governmental agency for innovation systems) is to finance the project "For efficient and sustainable use of health data through the integration of the DIGITAL-projects and GMS in Sweden (DIGIfor1healthSE)" with a grant of SEK 12 million over a period of four years. The project, which is designed to gather Sweden’s expertise on health data, involves TEF-Health at Karolinska Institutet and has SciLifeLab as the national coordinator. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:10:41 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-first-nordic-masters-programme-in-biostatistics-and-data-science-will-start-in-autumn-2024 The programme is given in collaboration within the framework of the University Alliance Stockholm Trio; Karolinska Institutet (KI), KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and Stockholm University (SU). Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:36:31 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-and-stockholm-school-of-economics-to-launch-a-program-in-health-diplomacy Global health is becoming increasingly complex, ranging from pandemics and climate change to wars, migration and deteriorating mental health. There is an urgent need for a new generation of global health leaders, equipped with the skills to navigate different political environments and drive change. The Stockholm School of Economics and Karolinska Institutet are now launching a new initiative to meet the challenges ahead. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:02:56 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ceremony-for-the-2023-ki-global-masters-scholarship-holders Twelve international master students from ten countries received Karolinska Institutet's Global Scholarship during a ceremony in Aula Medica. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:12:55 +0100 https://news.ki.se/improved-maternal-health-through-ki-leadership-training A training programme hosted by KI and partners in Kenya, Malawi, Ethiopia and Uganda has led to concrete changes at policy level and on the ground. “It is having a huge impact”, says Dr. Miriam C.A. Wagoro, Associate Professor at the University of Nairobi in Kenya and part of the coordinating committee. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:04:46 +0200 https://news.ki.se/karolinska-institutet-ramps-up-cooperation-with-charite KI and Karolinska University Hospital have signed a memorandum of understanding with Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, one of Europe’s largest and most eminent university hospitals and medical universities. The signing of the MoU intensifies cooperation between the organisations. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:33:38 +0200 https://news.ki.se/universities-key-to-achieving-the-sustainable-development-goals With only six years left until 2030 when the Sustainable Development Goals are to be achieved, this year's Sustainability Forum was organised with a focus on the role of universities in sustainability work. The organisers were the University Alliance Stockholm Trio.  Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:38:15 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-2023-stratneuro-retreat-science-and-scenic-beauty The yearly StratNeuro retreat gathers neuroscience researchers from Karolinska Institutet, Umeå University, and the Royal Institute of Technology for a couple of days of networking and getting up to date with the latest research from across the spectrum of neuroscience topics aligning with the interests that the StratNeuro constellation represents. This year, our retreat took place on the 29th and 30th of May, at Djurönäset, in a picturesque location by the Stockholm archipelago. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:24:46 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-and-partners-promote-innovation-among-health-managers-in-sub-saharan-africa-0 Karolinska Institutet, in partnership with universities in Sub-Saharan Africa, has for the last three years implemented an impactful training programme on innovation for managers within the health sector. “We really need these kinds of efforts to achieve sustainable health. The programme empowers the participants to work together in addressing complex challenges,” says Dr. Rawlance Ndejjo, lead of one of programme's modules. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:00:09 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-student-wins-first-prize-in-an-international-thesis-award Medical student Julie Cheung from Karolinska Institutet (KI) recently won first prize at the prestigious Global Undergraduate Awards thesis competition in the category of Medical Sciences. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:16:41 +0200 https://news.ki.se/awarded-thesis-investigates-patterns-of-usage-of-contraceptives-among-young-refugees-in-northern-uganda The Swedish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology annually awards the best doctoral thesis of the year. 2023 the award goes to Ritah Bakesiima, who completed her dissertation at the Department of Women's and Children's Health last year. Her research studies the barriers to contraception among adolescents, and enlightens the importance of peer counselling in increasing contraceptive uptake. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:03:37 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-27th-nordic-congress-of-gerontology-to-be-held-at-karolinska-institutet-in-june-2024 The Nordic Congress of Gerontology (NKG) is arranged every second year in the Nordic countries and next year Sweden will be hosting the event. The 27th edition will be held at Karolinska Institutet on 12–14 June 2024. It is anticipated that 800 people and scholars from different parts of the world will take part, offering a diverse array of distinctive perspectives on the challenges and opportunities linked to population ageing. Registration will open on 2 October 2023. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:05:24 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-centre-for-health-crises-lends-expert-support-to-who The Centre for Health Crises is currently supporting the WHO’s EMT (Emergency Medical Teams) initiative, through mentorship to the Ministries of Health in Georgia and Armenia in their development of EMTs. The director of the Centre, Professor Johan von Schreeb, has just returned from spending ten days in the two countries, working with the Ministries and other partners. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 23:01:45 +0200 https://news.ki.se/continued-funding-for-impactful-training-for-professionals-in-maternal-and-child-health-in-sub-saharan-africa KI has been approved continued funding from the Swedish Institute (SI) to implement a capacity building training programme for professionals in sub-Saharan Africa during the period 2023 - 2024. The programme, which has been running since 2020, has resulted in significant positive changes in the field of reproductive, maternal and newborn health. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:08:01 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-strengthens-its-position-as-an-international-university STINT, the Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education, annually publishes an index measuring the internationalisation of Swedish higher education institutions. It has now given the maximum of five stars to Karolinska Institutet. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:17:40 +0200 https://news.ki.se/nvs-international-week-2023 For the eleventh time, the international week was organized by the international occupational therapy team and their partners. The event started with Uganda in 2012, through the Linnaeus-Palme program. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:01:22 +0200 https://news.ki.se/international-week-2023-at-nvs For the eleventh time, the International Week has been arranged by the international team of occupational therapy in collaboration with international partners. It all started in 2012 with Uganda through the Linnaeus-Palme program. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 16:56:11 +0200 https://news.ki.se/samer-yammine-best-male-entrepreneurship-educator-of-the-year Congratulations to Samer Yammine at the Department of learning, informatics, management and ethics (LIME), who received the award "Male entrepreneurship educator of the year", an award included in The Triple E Awards! Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:47:48 +0200 https://news.ki.se/iovino-lab-awarded-funding-from-the-itsme-foundation Federico Iovino and his lab members have been awarded with a grant from the ItsME Foundation to enable their research on the prevention of neuronal damage caused by bacterial infections. The ItsME Foundation was founded in 2019 by Jur Deitmers and has its base in The Netherlands, with the goal to fight Meningitis and Encephalitis. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:07:42 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-alumni-increases-activity-in-the-usa In June 2023 representatives from Karolinska Institutet visited Washington DC and New York City in the US. Connected to several collaborations important to KI and with strategic plans to increase alumni activity in the US, the visit included a SIREUS event hosted at the House of Sweden in DC, as well as two planned alumni events in DC and New York, along with valuable alumni visits to Rockefeller University and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:08:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/report-from-two-sabbaticals-via-sfo-v SFO-V regularly announces calls for partial financing of sabbaticals within health care sciences. This past spring, Susan Guidetti, professor at the Division of Occupational Therapy and Eric Asaba, docent and senior lecturer at the Division of Occupational Therapy were granted funding for sabbaticals in Ugandan and USA, respectively. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 16:26:56 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-iovino-laboratorys-research-highlighted-in-the-encephalitis-society-newsletter The Encephalitis Society is a worldwide international charity with the mission of building better futures by driving research, accelerating awareness, and saving lives. In the latest issue of their newsletter which has been running since 2003, the society has chosen to highlight the research performed in Federico Iovino's group. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:13:34 +0200 https://news.ki.se/cross-border-cooperation-at-neurotecheus-hackathon-at-ki Creative ideas were born when the NeurotechEU alliance arranged a hackathon at Karolinska Institutet. “Activities like this highlight the value of having people from other disciplines and countries – and at different stages of their careers – engage in cross-border innovative processes with each other,” says KI president Annika Östman Wernerson. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:36:01 +0200 https://news.ki.se/empowering-higher-education-support-services-with-sustainable-and-inclusive-practices The SiiUss project (Sustainability, Inclusiveness, Integration for University Support Services), is a collaborative initiative between Karolinska Institutet and the University of the Philippines Diliman. The project introduces the SiiUss course, a learning platform designed to enhance professional development and foster sustainability, inclusiveness, and integration within university support services. The course just started with participants from both universities. Tue, 30 May 2023 08:45:20 +0200 https://news.ki.se/malawian-midwife-tiwonge-disseminates-learnings-from-ki-programme-with-others Since attending KI’s capacity-building programme for leaders in women’s and children’s health, Tiwonge Gondwe-Mwangonde has used knowledge gained from the course to reduce the incidence of birth injuries in Malawi. She is now launching a new training programme for the region’s midwives. Fri, 26 May 2023 11:38:20 +0200 https://news.ki.se/an-adventure-through-the-brain-a-stratneuro-initiative-to-raise-public-awareness-on-brain-research-at-karolinska-institutet Between 13 and 19 March 2023, neuroscientists around the world took the initiative to spread the word about the importance of brain science as part of the "Brain Awareness Week". The Strategic Neuroscience Research Network (StratNeuro) at Karolinska Institutet took the opportunity to initiate a recurring outreach event to spark enthusiasm and raise awareness for neuroscience research, which was also part of the global campaign. Wed, 10 May 2023 17:13:16 +0200 https://news.ki.se/billions-at-stake-in-the-eu-how-stockholm-trio-in-brussels-is-active-in-european-research-policy Alone, remotely, in the middle of a pandemic – this is how life in the Brussels office of the University Alliance Stockholm Trio began for the EU veteran Dan Andrée. It went at half-speed at first, but now, two and half years later, the office in the EU’s political cradle is bursting with activities. Tue, 09 May 2023 10:50:24 +0200 https://news.ki.se/richard-rosenquist-brandell-presented-the-swedish-experience-of-implementing-precision-medicine-at-eu-health-ministers-meeting As part of the Swedish presidency of the EU's Council of Ministers, the health ministers of EU countries were invited to an informal meeting in Stockholm on the 4th and 5th of May. The meting concerned issues of preparedness and securing access to innovative and established medicines. Mon, 08 May 2023 10:50:17 +0200 https://news.ki.se/johan-von-schreeb-busts-myths-at-eu-health-ministers-meeting Are international field hospitals always needed? And do we always need to send medicines to disaster-stricken areas? These were two myths that Johan von Schreeb discussed in his keynote when EU’s health ministers gathered in Stockholm. Fri, 05 May 2023 14:30:43 +0200 https://news.ki.se/symposium-on-person-centred-and-integrated-care-for-older-people On 21 March 2023, researchers from several universities around the country, the Swedish Agency for Health and Care Services Analysis and Region Jönköping, gathered at Karolinska Institutet in Solna for a symposium on person-centred and integrated care for older people. Moreover, keynote speakers from the UK and Australia set the scene on the topics of person-centred and integrated care. Tue, 02 May 2023 10:40:15 +0200 https://news.ki.se/using-a-ki-programme-to-improve-maternity-care-in-congo-kinshasa When Rebecca Furaha was looking for programmes that could help her improve maternity care in Congo-Kinshasa, she found what she was looking for at KI. Now she runs collaborative projects to increase knowledge about sexual and reproductive health among the country’s young people. Tue, 02 May 2023 10:39:41 +0200 https://news.ki.se/open-letter-to-the-swedish-government-regarding-ahmadreza-djalali On April 26 it has been seven years since Ahmadreza Djalali, a Swedish citizen who received his PhD in disaster medicine at Karolinska Institutet, was arrested during a visit in Iran. Karolinska Institutet and The Human Rights Committee of Sweden’s Scientific and Literary Academies now urge in an open letter to Sweden’s prime minister, foreign minister and education minister to try all means possible to ensure the release of Djalali. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 14:55:24 +0200 https://news.ki.se/close-to-4-million-reads-in-kis-first-two-years-with-the-conversation Readership of news articles written by KI researchers for The Conversation jumped 62 percent on the year in 2022. Since KI became a member two years ago, 43 researchers have penned over 42 articles, reaching around 3.8 million readers worldwide. “I have never experienced such a response to my research before,” says postdoc Filip Gedin. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:12:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-role-model-for-equality-in-eu-now-awarded-for-its-long-term-work Karolinska Institutet has been awarded a new EU prize for its long-term commitment to gender equality in higher education. The prize of 100,000 euro is the result of nearly 40 years of sustained activity to advance equal opportunities. The efforts have paid off and now KI is recognized as a role model for equality, a “Gender Equality Champion.” Wed, 08 Mar 2023 16:18:51 +0100 https://news.ki.se/changed-regulations-for-universities-regarding-housing-to-students The regulations for which categories of international students and researchers can be offered accommodation from Swedish universities have recently changed. A new ordinance gives all universities the opportunity to offer housing to selected groups of students and researchers. However, this means that KI does not have the opportunity to offer housing to the same extent as before. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:32:34 +0100 https://news.ki.se/launch-of-new-global-leadership-programme-contributing-to-sustainable-development Application is now open for a new global leadership programme; Leadership for Transformative Change. The programme targets leaders from all over the world who are working to contribute to transformative social development in their countries. It is offered by Uppsala University in collaboration with Karolinska Institutet, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Business Sweden, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and SALAR International. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:43:18 +0100 https://news.ki.se/harriet-nakigozi-in-uganda-about-ki-training-my-knowledge-can-help-others-to-develop When Harriet Nakigozi heard about the course “Managing innovation for sustainable health”, she was in the middle of her postgraduate studies. Despite that, she applied to join the course. It soon turned out to be the right decision as the two courses supported each other. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:45:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-training-supports-midwife-tewodros-seyoums-quest-to-improve-the-ethiopian-healthcare-system When Tewodros Seyoum wanted to improve his competence and leadership skills as a midwife, a KI education was the obvious choice. The training opened the door to a more active leadership style and knowledge that contributes to improving the Ethiopian healthcare system. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 14:13:33 +0100 https://news.ki.se/say-hello-to-this-springs-exchange-bloggers Are you interested to know what it's like to study abroad? Then you should check out the Study Abroad blog, where KI students share their lives as exchange students. New Zealand, London, and Spain are some of the places where the current KI students are spending this spring semester. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:00:44 +0100 https://news.ki.se/after-fleeing-ukraine-dariia-continues-to-follow-her-dream-of-becoming-a-doctor Dariia Chernovska was following her dream, studying medicine at Bogomolets National Medical University in Kyiv, when Russia invaded Ukraine and she was forced to flee. Now she is carrying out an internship at the department of physiology and pharmacology in Daniel Andersson's lab and has her sights set on studying medicine at Karolinska Institutet in the autumn. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:32:45 +0100 https://news.ki.se/eu-cancer-conference-a-clear-objective-is-greater-care-equality-throughout-the-eu The Swedish presidency of the EU began in the new year and so much is evident, especially when it comes to issues of healthcare. Anna Martling, chief physician and professor of surgery at Karolinska Institutet, will be leading the EU Cancer Congress, which kicks off in Stockholm on 1 February. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:30:55 +0100 https://news.ki.se/major-eu-funding-for-development-of-ai-in-healthcare Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, the Centre for Imaging Research (CIR), SciLifeLab, and RISE have together received a grant of over SEK 100 million from the European Commission's Digital Europe programme. The project, called TEF-Health, will, among other things, promote the rapid introduction of new artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics solutions in healthcare. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:37:47 +0100 https://news.ki.se/bahaa-is-enjoying-the-public-health-in-disasters-programme The autumn semester of 2022 saw a new cohort of students arriving at KI to study the part of the Erasmus Mundus Master’s programme Public Health in Disasters, which is conducted by the Centre for Research on Health Care in Disasters. One of the students who came to Stockholm is Bahaa, who is really enjoying his time at KI and in Stockholm. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 11:51:30 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ming-wai-lau-centre-for-reparative-medicine-in-hong-kong-to-close At its meeting of 30 September, the Karolinska Institutet University Board decided that the Ming Wai Lau Centre for Reparative Medicine (MWLC), KI’s research centre in Hong Kong, is to close at the turn of 2023/2024. Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:36:56 +0100 https://news.ki.se/three-ki-researchers-are-awarded-the-2022-erc-stg David Marlevi, Enric Llorens and Onur Dagliyan have been awarded the 2022 ERC Starting Grant. Their projects concern multiscale imaging for cardiovascular diseases, self-repairing injured tissues in mammals and new molecular technology for cellular circuits. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:10:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/global-masters-scholarship-ceremony-2022 Eleven Non-European Master’s students received Karolinska Institutet’s Global Masters scholarship at an annual ceremony in Aula Medica. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:06:19 +0100 https://news.ki.se/who-europes-director-visits-ki-and-the-centre-for-health-crises During a visit to Sweden this week, WHO Europe’s director Dr Hans Kluge had time for a brief, but cordial, visit to KI. Dr Kluge met with Vice President Anders Gustafsson and the director of the Centre for Health Crises, Professor Johan von Schreeb, along with the centre’s strategic process leader Dr Anna Zorzet. The quartet talked about matters of common interest and about initiatives related to health crises in particular. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:27:09 +0200 https://news.ki.se/to-contribute-in-an-ongoing-health-crisis-from-ki-to-the-ebola-outbreak-in-uganda Anneli Eriksson, research specialist at the Centre for Research on Health Care in Disasters and a specialised nurse with extensive field experience, was on her way to Spain when she turned on her heel and instead headed straight to Uganda, to work in a coordinator role for Médecins sans frontières (MSF) Sweden in their efforts to assist in the current and ongoing Ebola outbreak in the country. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 13:58:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-selected-as-platform-for-chemical-biology-in-eu-research-infrastructure EU-OPENSCREEN is a European network that provides infrastructure for high-capacity screening in chemical biology and early identification of drug candidates. As of July 2022, Sweden is represented in the network, through the Chemical Biology Consortium Sweden (CBCS) at Karolinska Institutet, one of two selected Swedish nodes. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:51:13 +0200 https://news.ki.se/agreement-signed-with-the-digital-research-infrastructure-ebrains Karolinska Institutet has signed a collaboration agreement with the European research infrastructure EBRAINS, which offers digital tools and services for research into the brain. The purpose of this agreement is to give KI's researchers access to new digital technology and state-of-the-art resources, as well as the opportunity to contribute to the further development of the area of neuroscience within the EU. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:28:54 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-2022-stratneuro-retreat On 18-20 May 18 2022 we were excited to finally host the annual StratNeuro retreat at Runö in Åkersberga. This year's retreat was somewhat special. Many were eager to meet again, and the organisers worked hard to make this meeting a productive and memorable one. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:34:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/arc-attends-the-26th-nordic-congress-of-gerontology Several co-workers from ARC attended the 26th Nordic Congress of Gerontology (26NKG), which took place on 8-10 June in Odense, Denmark. The theme for this year's congress was "Change& Continuity", and ARC contributed with 12 presentations, 7 posters, and with The National E-infrastructure for Aging Research (NEAR) as a sponsor. Fri, 17 Jun 2022 10:30:52 +0200 https://news.ki.se/next-step-for-the-fruitful-collaboration-between-makerere-university-and-ki One of KI’s largest international collaborations is with Makerere University in Uganda. In time for Makerere’s 100th anniversary, the partnership is to manifest itself in a Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Health. A delegation from KI travelled in May to Uganda to cement the relationship. Fri, 06 May 2022 13:00:23 +0200 https://news.ki.se/congratulations-hats-off-to-kis-new-phds-and-honorary-doctors The conferment ceremony in Stockholm City Hall on 29 April celebrated Karolinska Institutet’s new doctors of medicine and honorary doctors HRH Prince Daniel, Dr Soumya Swaminathan and Professor Shinhiro Takeda. The ceremony was attended by HRH Crown Princess Victoria, the municipal council chairperson and the Indian and Japanese ambassadors, along with the proud supervisors and families of the new PhDs. The ceremony was infused with the importance of working together towards better health for al Tue, 03 May 2022 10:35:30 +0200 https://news.ki.se/academic-freedom-under-threat-heres-why-you-should-care In May, KI held a seminar on academic freedom and international collaborations. The event explored the question of how research is impacted by a world that is characterized by war, conflict and democratic decline. It is not enough to develop new guidelines; actions need to be based on personal responsibility, says KI President Ole Petter Ottersen. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 15:02:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/blog-for-ki-during-your-exchange-semester Are you going to study abroad this autumn? We are looking for new students who will go on an exchange semester during the autumn of 2022 and want to blog for KI about their exchange to inspire more students to do the same. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:15:30 +0200 https://news.ki.se/si-continues-to-support-ki-and-partners-international-training-programmes-in-innovation-and-leadership KI has been approved continued funding from the Swedish Institute (SI) to implement two capacity building training programmes for professionals in Sub-Saharan Africa. The programmes, which have been running since 2020, will be offered online during 2022 - 2023. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:42:47 +0200 https://news.ki.se/a-team-from-ki-went-to-moldova-to-conduct-mass-casualty-exercises Six people, members of staff or affiliated, from KI went to Moldova on short notice to support the healthcare system there by conducting mass casualty exercises and training in triage and treatment of war wounds. The work was done through KI’s Centre for Health Crises, on a request from the WHO. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:55:19 +0200 https://news.ki.se/centre-for-health-crises-has-become-a-member-of-goarn The Centre for Health Crises at Karolinska Institutet is now a member of the WHO’s network GOARN – Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network. Via the network, the Centre for Health Crises can contribute with staff and resources to health emergencies and crises around the world. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:58:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/interview-with-medical-students-from-uganda Allan Bakesiga and Linda Atulinda are medical students at Makerere University in Uganda. They are currently doing an exchange at Karolinska Institutet through a collaboration between the two universities. It is one of the most comprehensive international collaborations at KI which has enabled students, researchers, and professors to do exchanges both ways for many years. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:04:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-researchers-offer-to-host-ukrainian-colleagues Several researchers at KI have offered to host Ukrainian colleagues. Initiatives have been launched through, among others, the organisation EMBO, which supports research and researchers in the field of life science. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:53:58 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-ambassador-of-japan-to-sweden-visits-karolinska-institutet-to-explore-world-leading-research His excellency the Ambassador of Japan to Sweden, Masaki Noke, visited KI on 24th November, 2022, to explore the institution and world leading research ongoing at KI. Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:44:24 +0100 https://news.ki.se/european-volunteer-registry-to-boost-capacity-for-clinical-studies-on-vaccines The EU-funded research network Vaccelerate has now opened a European volunteer-registry of study participants for research on COVID-19 vaccines. The aim of this initiative is to boost the capacity for clinical studies on COVID-19 vaccines in the EU, but also to support vaccine research in future pandemics. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:35:18 +0100 https://news.ki.se/second-ki-researcher-awarded-erc-starting-grant KI researcher Lu Yi has been awarded 1.5 million euros from the prestigious European Research Council Starting Grants. The funds will go toward research on different subtypes of depression with the goal of finding treatments that work for more people. Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:30:01 +0100 https://news.ki.se/they-are-awarded-erc-proof-of-concept-grants Three research group leaders at Karolinska Institutet receive European Research Council Proof of Concept (ERC PoC) 2022 grants, which are awarded to researchers who already have funding from the ERC and now wish to develop the innovative potential of their discoveries. Projects funded at KI include working towards commercialisation of a new sequencing method and scaling up production of artificial spider-silk textiles. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:57:02 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-university-of-brain-and-technology-neurotecheu-is-celebrating-1-year A digital 1-day meeting attended by 300 participants brought neuroscience researchers from across Europe together to reflect on both progress to date and plans for the future for the collaborative European University Initiative (EUI) focusing on neurochallenges. Karolinska Institutet is one of eight original parnters. Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:59:35 +0100 https://news.ki.se/he-is-awarded-the-erc-stg-for-research-on-killer-t-cells-in-body-organs KI researcher Marcus Buggert has been awarded the prestigious ERC Starting Grant for his research on human cell-mediated immunity against virus diseases. In all, the European Research Council through this call will invest EUR 619 million in 397 young research leaders. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 12:34:18 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-joins-the-international-news-platform-the-conversation In January, Karolinska Institutet will become a member of the international news platform The Conversation. This will provide another platform for our researchers to bring their knowledge to the general public. The initiative is part of the Communications and Public Relations Office’s commitment to Strategy 2030 and includes helping researchers to write popular science articles in English.  Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:10:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/rare-diseases-the-central-topic-of-spanish-state-visit On November 24, H.M. Queen Letizia of Spain, H.M. Queen Silvia and H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital. Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:32:28 +0100 https://news.ki.se/international-and-multisectoral-partnerships-that-help-achieve-the-2030-agenda Karolinska Institutet and long-standing partner, Makerere University, have intensified their joint efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda. In partnership with several academic institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa as well as with Tinkr, a company specializing in innovation, they have co-created and started delivering on capacity building projects for health professionals to achieve the 2030 Agenda. Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:36:48 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ai-in-focus-at-this-years-ki-mayo-clinic-conference Recently, the 27th Annual Research Meeting was held within the collaboration between Karolinska Institutet and Mayo Clinic. Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:19:50 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-center-to-promote-sustainable-health On Thursday 16 September the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Health (CESH) was inaugurated. It's a digital competence center that has been established together with Makerere University in Uganda. The purpose of the center is to promote sustainable health and contribute to Agenda 2030 with the help of a long-term partnership. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:07:23 +0200 https://news.ki.se/strengthened-collaboration-with-hungary-in-the-field-of-cancer Karolinska Institutet has signed a collaborative agreement with the Hungarian National Institute of Oncology, NIO. The planned collaboration will primarily take place within the framework of Karolinska Comprehensive Cancer Centre together with Karolinska University Hospital. Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:01:39 +0200 https://news.ki.se/andrea-carmine-belin-voted-to-join-the-international-headache-societys-board-of-trustees Andrea Carmine Belin, researcher at the Department of Neuroscience, has been nominated and elected to the International Headache Society's Board of Directors for a two-year period (2021-2023), which will also be announced in conjunction with the Members' Annual Meeting on September 9, 2021. Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:37:22 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-awarded-funding-from-sida-for-capacity-building-project-in-africa Karolinska Institutet (KI) has been awarded a grant from Sida for a two and a half year capacity development project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and Somalia. The project aims to support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development. Mon, 10 May 2021 13:35:54 +0200 https://news.ki.se/joint-statement-from-several-universities-on-ahmadreza-djalali This weekend marks five years since KI alumnus, researcher, and Swedish citizen, Ahmadreza Djalali was arrested and imprisoned in connection with a lecture tour in Iran. After a trial that can only be considered a legal scandal, with fabricated accusations and with no real chance of defending himself, Djalali was sentenced to death. Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:35:09 +0200 https://news.ki.se/karolinska-institutet-joins-the-wellcome-leap-health-breakthrough-network Karolinska Institutet has signed an agreement with Wellcome Leap that enabled KI to join the Leap Health Breakthrough Network. This global network comprises many leading academic and research institutions across six continents, that are committed to solving the world’s most serious global health challenges. Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:33:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-participates-in-the-construction-of-a-vaccine-network-in-the-eu The European Commission has launched a contingency plan to meet the challenge of the various mutations of the coronavirus. KI and Karolinska University Hospital are contributing to a new network for the evaluation and testing of new vaccines. Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:03:24 +0100 https://news.ki.se/a-framework-for-action-to-integrate-internationalisation-into-education From 2017 to 2020, KI developed an educational development project focused on internationalisation of the curriculum and the project team is now sharing solutions so as to inspire others to initiate the same process in their own institutions. Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:13:18 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-and-makerere-university-establish-centre-for-sustainable-health KI and Makerere University have signed an agreement to establish the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Health (CESH), a centre to promote partnerships and develop capacity, resources and tools for researchers and policy makers globally. The agreement is the next step in the deepening of the collaboration between the institutions. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:12:13 +0100 https://news.ki.se/how-to-use-innovation-to-strengthen-health-care-new-online-training-for-professionals-in-sub-saharan-africa-0 Karolinska Institutet has together with its partners in Sub-Saharan Africa kick-started implementation of a new online training programme about sustainable health for professionals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Somalia and Uganda. The aim of the programme is to, based on the Agenda 2030, develop capacity to use innovative approaches to strengthen the health sector in the participants’ countries. Wed, 11 Nov 2020 10:52:18 +0100 https://news.ki.se/stockholm-trio-sets-up-in-brussels A year has passed now since Karolinska Institutet, the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and Stockholm University formed the university alliance Stockholm trio. Together, the three academic institutions seek to develop and promote the international research and education environment of the Stockholm region, and will establish a joint office in Brussels. Veteran of the EU scene, Dan Andrée is now laying the foundations of the office. Tue, 20 Oct 2020 10:00:03 +0200 https://news.ki.se/seed-funding-within-the-field-of-oral-health-for-collaboration-with-national-dental-centre-singapore-and-ntuwith-national-dental-centre-singapore-and-ntu Thu, 24 Sep 2020 12:00:03 +0200 https://news.ki.se/stockholm-trio-and-the-university-of-tokyo-held-their-first-virtual-workshop The first virtual workshop between the Stockholm Trio (KI, KTH and SU) and the University of Tokyo was conducted September 16th-18th, via Zoom. The overarching theme for the workshop was sustainable development. It brought together senior academics, young researchers, students, and other staff mainly from Sweden and Japan, but also from India, China, Mexico, Brazil, Ethiopia, France and Indonesia. Many ideas were brought forward for future, interdisciplinary collaboration between the four univer Mon, 21 Sep 2020 14:12:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-researchers-in-eu-funded-covid-19-projects Researchers at Karolinska Institutet are taking part in three projects funded as part of the EU’s second major investment in research on the new coronavirus sars-cov-2, COVID-19 and the pandemic. The total research grant for KI amounts to just over SEK 14 million. Fri, 11 Sep 2020 16:18:43 +0200 https://news.ki.se/they-are-awarded-the-2020-erc-stg Three researchers at Karolinska Institutet have been awarded the 2020 ERC Starting Grant: Niklas Björkström, Janina Seubert and Nils Landegren. Their projects concern resident organ-specific immune cells, the cognitive mechanisms behind our preference of certain foods, and sex-differences in the human immune system and the risk of autoimmune disease. In all, the European Research Council will support 436 early-career researchers with this prestigious grant. Thu, 03 Sep 2020 12:05:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/karolinska-institutet-is-awarded-funding-from-the-swedish-institute-to-implement-training-programmes-for-professionals-contributing-to-achieve-the-agenda-2030 Karolinska Institutet has been awarded funding from the Swedish Insitute for two training programmes amounting to a total of four million SEK within the framework of the Swedish Institute’s Public Sector Innovation Programme. The programmes will run 2020-2021. Thu, 18 Jun 2020 06:56:19 +0200 https://news.ki.se/next-generation-iot-a-new-eu-research-and-innovation-action-project-at-hic A new EU funded research project entitled “nexT gEneRation sMart INterconnectEd ioT (TERMINET)” has been initiated by researchers at KI and the Health Informatics Centre (HIC) at LIME. Karolinska Institutet is participating as healthcare research partner, within a consortium of 27 partners all around Europe. Thu, 04 Jun 2020 14:37:58 +0200 https://news.ki.se/finding-the-needle-in-the-haystack In a study recently published in Nature Methods, researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Oxford University have developed a method to identify molecules that are attached to proteins in the membrane. Wed, 13 May 2020 10:17:24 +0200 https://news.ki.se/brainstem-neurons-control-how-mice-turn-left-and-right In a new study, researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Karolinska Institutet have found neurons in the brain that control how mice turn left and right. The studdy was recently published in the journal Nature Neuroscience. Tue, 12 May 2020 09:28:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/british-ambassador-to-sweden-visits-ki-to-learn-more-about-covid-19-research The British Ambassador to Sweden, Judith Gough, visited KI on Walpurgis Eve to discuss the COVID-19 research being led by Lars Engstrand at KI and SciLifeLab in collaboration with KTH and with primary funding from Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:27:46 +0200 https://news.ki.se/unique-opportunity-to-do-research-on-homeschooling An international network of researchers in 10 countries are to study the effectiveness of homeschooling during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The gathering of data via online surveys in the various languages is being led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet. The aims of the study are to look at the challenges facing families during the COVID-19 pandemic and to produce recommendations and technical methods for both homeschooling and teaching in general. Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:17:15 +0200 https://news.ki.se/karolinska-institutet-involved-in-project-on-human-rights-in-higher-education The EU-funded cooperation project "Modernity, Education and Human Rights" (MEHR), between Sweden, Croatia and Portugal, aimed at developing the work and strengthening higher education on human rights within the fields of medicine, social welfare, teacher training, geography and engineering. Thu, 05 Mar 2020 16:43:54 +0100 https://news.ki.se/one-step-closer-to-a-centre-of-excellence-for-sustainable-health An extensive workshop has been held to further the vision of creating a Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Health. Karolinska Institutet is driving the development together with Makerere University in Uganda, with focus on non-communicable diseases and other high burden diseases. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:40:37 +0100 https://news.ki.se/board-certification-in-clinical-informatics-to-health-informatics-alumni Alumni from Health Informatics Centre (HIC) at Karolinska Institutet receives Board Certification in Clinical Informatics by the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM). Wed, 12 Feb 2020 13:27:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/capacity-building-projects-within-erasmus Researchers from Karolinska Institutet participate in capacity building projects fincanced by Erasmus+ Thu, 12 Dec 2019 09:35:43 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-disappointment-that-led-to-a-nobel-prize When Nobel prize winner Michael Kremer initially looked at the data of his now famous 1990s Kenya school study, he felt shocked and disappointed. The data showed that more textbooks did nothing to improve educational outcomes, contrary to what most researchers believed. But rather than succumbing to disillusionment, Kremer dug deeper into Kenya’s schooling system to uncover what measures truly did make an impact and found his answer: targeted help for weak students. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 16:27:56 +0100 https://news.ki.se/how-can-universities-work-with-sustainable-internationalisation KI's internationalisation work was presented at the Internationalisation Days in Gothenburg November 5-6. Tue, 19 Nov 2019 10:12:49 +0100 https://news.ki.se/karolinska-institutet-recruiting-scholars-in-china In October 2019 a delegation from Karolinska Institutet visited China to recruit scholars. Mon, 04 Nov 2019 14:54:50 +0100 https://news.ki.se/generous-harvest-of-eu-funding-for-ki Altogether SEK 170 million. This is this year's allocation from the European Commission under the funding programme for health in Horizon2020. A total of 20 research projects at Karolinska Institutet are being supported, three of them also coordinated from here: a survey of what we are exposed to in the environment; mapping of the brain's different nerve cells; and a project to bring down the mortality rate in childbirth in four African countries. Thu, 10 Oct 2019 10:27:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/25-years-of-collaboration-between-ki-and-mayo-clinic The partnership between KI and the Mayo Clinic in the US is celebrating its 25th year. Since inception, the collaboration has supported a great many successful research projects and innovations. Sophie Erhardt has recently been appointed as KI’s academic coordinator for the collaborative platform. Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:38:11 +0200 https://news.ki.se/carl-sellgren-receives-the-2019-one-mind-kaiser-permanente-rising-star-research-award One Mind Rising Star Awards was launched in 2005 and is awarded each year to draw attention to and financially support pioneering research on brain injuries and mental illness. Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:09:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/self-paced-online-course-through-stanford-university-partnering-with-the-public-and-patients-in-medical-research Stanford Medicine X has launched a new self-paced online course through Stanford online with faculty from Stanford University. Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:12:19 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-world-is-coming-to-ki Expectation was in the air when the international students were welcomed to KI last week. The program included an intensive course in Swedish, workshops in cultural competence and of course "fika". Wed, 04 Sep 2019 07:41:40 +0200 https://news.ki.se/amgen-inspiring-scientists-of-tomorrow The Amgen Scholars Program at KI is a summer research program for European undergraduate students at Karolinska Institutet (KI) funded by the Amgen Foundation. Fri, 23 Aug 2019 15:44:20 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-in-joint-sweden-south-africa-conference-on-agenda-2030 A research and innovation conference is currently in progress in Stellenbosch, South Africa, bringing together representatives of Swedish and South Africa universities. The main topic of the week-long conference, which opened on 6 May under the STINT-financed South Africa–Sweden University Forum (SASUF) project, is Agenda 2030. Mon, 13 May 2019 14:35:51 +0200 https://news.ki.se/more-individual-msca-grants-to-ki Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) is the collective name for the European Commission's program aimed at researchers' career development. Karolinska Institutet has now been selected as host organisation for 6 new individual fellowships within the MSCA, with a total funding of SEK 12.6 million (EUR 1.2 million). Tue, 30 Apr 2019 14:25:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/internationalisation-of-education-at-ki-is-looking-ahead-beyond-the-action-plan Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:48:57 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-signs-agreement-with-the-international-union-of-basic-and-clinical-pharmacology Mon, 11 Feb 2019 09:48:32 +0100 https://news.ki.se/increased-internationalisation-requires-commitment-across-the-entire-organisation Mon, 04 Feb 2019 11:12:01 +0100 https://news.ki.se/eu-and-russia-collaborate-in-new-project-on-infectious-diseases Mon, 28 Jan 2019 12:37:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/support-by-mobile-phone-after-stroke Fri, 11 Jan 2019 14:32:36 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-students-won-award-for-best-environmental-project Wed, 12 Dec 2018 12:49:35 +0100 https://news.ki.se/erc-grants-for-research-on-ms-schizophrenia-and-spider-silk-fibers Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:24:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-visits-china-to-welcome-alumni Mon, 15 Oct 2018 09:57:32 +0200 https://news.ki.se/sharing-of-knowledge-from-an-international-project-on-how-to-manage-your-type-2-diabetes Fri, 12 Oct 2018 13:15:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/kis-president-visited-japan Wed, 10 Oct 2018 12:45:52 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-project-to-improve-drugs-safety-in-east-africa In recent years access to drugs and vaccines has been increasing in many African countries, but the systems for monitoring treatment effects and reporting side-effects require further development. Karolinska Institutet will now lead an international collaboration project on pharmacovigilance – drugs safety – in four countries in East Africa. Tue, 04 Sep 2018 09:27:52 +0200 https://news.ki.se/russian-research-centre-delegation-visits-ki Sat, 16 Jun 2018 11:36:50 +0200 https://news.ki.se/postdoctoral-fellowship-opportunity-at-the-rockefeller-university-for-researchers-from-karolinska-institutet Tue, 22 May 2018 09:57:59 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-researchers-awarded-the-erc-adg Two researchers at Karolinska Institutet have been awarded the ERC Advanced Grant (AdG) 2017 from the European Research Council. The two researchers who receive this prestigious award are Henrik Ehrsson and Gunilla Karlsson Hedestam. In total, the ERC allocates funding to 269 European research projects, which is about 12% of all applicants. Fri, 06 Apr 2018 12:05:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/250000-developmental-cells-sequenced Researchers from the global Human Cell Atlas Consortium report that they have sequenced a quarter of a million separate cells that are of importance for early development of organs such as the liver, skin and kidneys. Sten Linnarsson at Karolinska Institutet is participating in the project. Thu, 08 Mar 2018 15:59:06 +0100 https://news.ki.se/letter-to-the-embassy-of-iran-regarding-ahmadreza-djalali Thu, 08 Feb 2018 12:47:25 +0100 https://news.ki.se/prince-william-and-kate-middleton-visit-ki-focus-on-mental-health-in-adolescents Wed, 31 Jan 2018 13:25:02 +0100 https://news.ki.se/masters-students-at-ki-at-risk-of-deportation Fri, 26 Jan 2018 14:46:38 +0100 https://news.ki.se/demonstration-for-ahmadreza-djalali Fri, 19 Jan 2018 10:28:06 +0100 https://news.ki.se/icelands-president-visits-karolinska-institutet Thu, 18 Jan 2018 14:00:02 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-placed-15th-among-the-worlds-best-universities-for-medicine Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:10:50 +0100 https://news.ki.se/cerebral-palsy-survey-in-uganda-fills-knowledge-gap Thu, 26 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/research-and-innovation-the-topic-for-ki-visit-by-chinas-minister-of-science-and-technology Fri, 01 Sep 2017 09:52:01 +0200 https://news.ki.se/personal-mobile-platform-helps-prevent-spread-of-hiv Tue, 20 Jun 2017 11:21:37 +0200 https://news.ki.se/differences-as-catalysts-for-professional-learning Fri, 19 May 2017 12:43:17 +0200 https://news.ki.se/state-visitors-from-canada-learned-more-about-kis-research On Tuesday 21 February Karolinska Institutet was visited by the Governor General of Canada David Johnston, his wife Sharon Johnston and the King and Queen of Sweden. The visit took place in conjunction with the state visit by the Governor General and his wife to Sweden at the invitation of the King. Tue, 21 Feb 2017 17:20:46 +0100 https://news.ki.se/mosquito-net-better-for-groin-hernia-at-no-extra-cost Thu, 16 Feb 2017 13:34:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/comment-regarding-the-decision-on-acting-vice-chancellor-not-travelling-to-iran Thu, 09 Feb 2017 10:45:03 +0100 https://news.ki.se/jonas-bergh-earns-visiting-professorship-at-oxford-university Fri, 13 Jan 2017 09:51:58 +0100 https://news.ki.se/top-researchers-advocate-united-actions-to-fight-alzheimers-disease Tue, 15 Mar 2016 08:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/mosquito-net-safe-to-use-in-inguinal-hernia-repair Thu, 14 Jan 2016 08:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/vital-signs-guide-treatments-in-intensive-care-in-tanzania Thu, 05 Nov 2015 17:23:56 +0100 https://news.ki.se/medical-research-pairing-strengthened-with-the-university-of-edinburgh Fri, 09 Oct 2015 09:57:55 +0200 https://news.ki.se/home-based-counselling-did-not-improve-neonatal-survival Wed, 30 Sep 2015 08:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/doctor-and-ki-scientist-helena-nordenstedt-a-volunteer-in-the-fight-against-ebola Mon, 21 Sep 2015 16:26:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/surgery-with-mosquito-mesh-may-reduce-the-suffering-of-millions Mon, 07 Sep 2015 12:30:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-karolinska-institutet-ethics-prize-goes-to-lena-marions Thu, 27 Aug 2015 13:21:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/improved-care-of-newborns-in-uganda Wed, 01 Apr 2015 10:27:38 +0200 https://news.ki.se/research-on-medical-abortion-and-miscarriage-may-change-international-routines Two scientific studies led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet are expected to form the basis of new international recommendations for the treatment of medical abortions and miscarriages – recommendations that may also lead to a change in clinical practice in Sweden. Fri, 27 Mar 2015 08:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/no-fears-innov2kation-belongs-to-the-brave Mon, 01 Dec 2014 04:15:44 +0100 https://news.ki.se/researchers-get-on-their-motorbikes-to-raise-awareness-of-breast-cancer Thu, 10 Apr 2014 11:54:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/brittle-bone-babies-helped-by-fetal-stem-cell-grafts Mon, 16 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/higher-incidence-of-morbidity-in-obese-children-in-sweden-than-in-germany Tue, 16 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/molecular-analyses-describe-hiv-epidemic-in-india Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/first-target-achieved-by-the-mats-sundin-fellowship Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/unique-study-reveals-genetic-spelling-mistakes-that-increase-the-risk-of-common-cancers Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/scientists-gather-to-tackle-lethal-soft-tissue-infections Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/indian-swedish-research-project-for-reduced-infant-mortality Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ice-hockey-champ-mats-sundin-donates-over-2-million-sek-to-medical-research Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100