https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/promobilia-grant-supports-research-into-long-term-pain-relief A new research initiative at Karolinska Institutet aims to understand how chronic pain arises and how it might be switched off at its source. The project, “A Game-Changing Therapy for Lasting Pain Relief”, has now received support from the Promobilia Foundation. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:20:25 +0100 https://news.ki.se/neuro-researchers-receive-swedish-research-council-project-grants-in-medicine-and-health Among the 102 recipients at Karolinska Institutet who received research grants in medicine and health from the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet), five researchers from the Department of Neuroscience were included. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:18:53 +0100 https://news.ki.se/saida-hadjab-awarded-novonordisk-grant-for-chronic-pain-and-headache-research KI researcher Saida Hadjab has been awarded funding from the Novo Nordisk Foundation for her project “A Game-Changing Therapeutic Target for Lasting Pain Relief”, which addresses a major unmet medical need in chronic pain and headache disorders. Designed to fast-track the commercialisation of cutting-edge research in sustainability and health, the grant aims to support bold innovations that have real-world impact. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:40:53 +0100 https://news.ki.se/pain-research-in-focus-when-ki-conference-unites-experts-and-patients Researchers, clinicians, students, and patient representatives gathered at Karolinska Institutet for the 2025 KI Pain Network Conference, a full-day event dedicated to the latest advances in pain research and care. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:21:56 +0100 https://news.ki.se/seeking-the-mechanisms-behind-jaw-and-face-pain Chronic pain in the jaws and face affects people of all ages and can severely impair their quality of life, work capacity and mental health. Nikolaos Christidis is looking for answers as to what causes the pain and ways to help improve treatments. Meet one of the new professors of Karolinska Institutet who will participate in this year's installation ceremony at Aula Medica on 9 October. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:00:13 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-swedish-brain-foundation-funds-39-research-projects-at-ki The Swedish Brain Foundation (Hjärnfonden) is making its largest donation to date to Swedish brain research. This year, SEK 152.8 million will be awarded to research projects in neuroscience. A total of 112 research projects in Sweden receive funding, and 39 of these are run at KI. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:42:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/preterm-babies-receive-insufficient-pain-management A large proportion of babies born very early need intensive care, which can be painful. But the healthcare system fails to provide pain relief to the full extent. This is shown by the largest survey to date of pain in neonatal care, now published in the journal Pain. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:22:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-research-links-cells-commonly-associated-with-ageing-to-chronic-pain-and-headaches Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered that cells commonly associated with ageing and age-related diseases, known as senescent cells, may play a significant role in chronic pain and potentially headaches. This process has been linked to various conditions, including cancer and heart disease. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:37:18 +0100 https://news.ki.se/multisensory-integration-and-body-ownership-the-impact-of-pain-signals Our body perception relies on how the brain interprets and integrates signals from various sensory systems, including vision, touch, and proprioception – our body’s ability to sense its position and movement in space. In a recent study, researchers at Karolinska Institutet demonstrated that nociception, the sensory process that detects potentially damaging stimuli to the body, also plays a role in shaping our body perception. The article was recently published in the scientific journal PAIN. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:16:11 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-study-brings-hope-to-patients-with-chronic-pain Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed a new comprehensive mapping of genetic activity for understanding the causes of chronic pain. The study, published in Nature Communications, opens way to more efficient non-addictive treatment for chronic pain and potentially headache disorders. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:30:13 +0200 https://news.ki.se/neuroinflammation-study-wins-2024-cluster-headache-award Caroline Ran, researcher at Karolinska Institutet, and Jacob Edvinsson, researcher at Lund University, are the first authors of an article which has been awarded the best scientific article on cluster headache published between June 2023 and May 2024. It is the first time since 2004 that the prize goes to Sweden. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:01:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/mechanisms-of-how-morphine-relieves-pain-mapped-out In a study published in Science, researchers at Karolinska Institutet describe the neural processes behind how morphine relieves pain. This is valuable knowledge because the drug has such serious side effects. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:17:23 +0200 https://news.ki.se/increased-levels-of-inflammatory-markers-in-cluster-headache When analyzing inflammatory markers in blood and cerebrospinal fluid, researchers at Karolinska Institutet found signs of inflammation in tissue from patients with cluster headache, specifically in the samples from the nervous system. The study was recently published in The Journal of Headache and Pain. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:34:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/eva-kosek-awarded-at-the-world-congress-on-pain Eva Kosek, professor of Clinical Pain Research, has been awarded Roland Melzack Lecture Award by the International Association for the Study of Pain. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:04:03 +0200 https://news.ki.se/most-recent-updates-on-cluster-headache-compiled-in-a-review-article Nine researchers from around the world have published a summary of the most recent progress in diagnosing and treating cluster headache, as well as understanding the development of the disease. The review article was recently published in Lancet Neurology. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:06:36 +0200 https://news.ki.se/potential-future-target-for-treating-primary-headache-disorders Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified an interesting potential future therapeutic target in primary headache disorders. They have found increased amounts of a gene associated with cluster headache, MERTK, and its ligand Gal-3, in tissue from cluster headache patients. The study was recently published in The Journal of Headache and Pain. Tue, 28 May 2024 11:02:51 +0200 https://news.ki.se/caroline-ran-receives-research-grant-in-migraine-studies Caroline Ran is one of three researchers awarded Pfizer's and the Swedish Headache Society's newly established research grant in migraine studies. Her research focuses on the correlation between migraine and mental health. The grant will be presented at the SHS annual meeting in Halmstad on 15 May 15 2024. Fri, 17 May 2024 15:25:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/six-projects-receive-stratneuro-start-up-grants The StratNeuro Start-up Grant is intended to support outstanding Neuroscience researchers at the beginning of their careers. StratNeuro will allocate in total SEK 6,000,000 to fund this initiative, each project receiving SEK 500,000/year for a period of two years. Mon, 06 May 2024 13:48:35 +0200