https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/doctoral-course-on-social-and-health-inequalities-in-ageing-organised-in-collaboration-with-sweah Once again, the Aging Research Center (ARC) at Karolinska Institutet (KI) will host the course titled "Societal and Life-course Perspectives on Inequalities in Aging" this fall semester. The course is arranged in partnership with the Swedish National Graduate School on Ageing and Health (SWEAH, Lund University) and brings together students from various universities throughout Sweden. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:53:17 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-ai-resource-for-students-at-ki KI University Library has developed a new digital resource with advice and recommendations on how generative AI tools can be used effectively and responsibly in studies. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:14:42 +0200 https://news.ki.se/arc-junior-retreat-2025-0 On 2 June 2025, a group of 19 doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers from ARC came together for a one-day retreat at the Skepparholmen conference venue in Nacka. The retreat theme was visual communication in research. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:11:21 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-biological-signatures-risk-profiles-and-prevention-of-dementia Hi Vilma Alanko, doctoral student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics. On June 13 you will defend your thesis ”Translational studies on biological signatures, risk profiles, and prevention of dementia.” What is the main focus of the thesis? Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:49:35 +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/from-hailstorms-to-heartfelt-questions-pernilla-alencar-siljehag-sums-up-her-cycling-odyssey After cycling 90 kilometres through sunshine, hail and beech forests, Pernilla Alencar Siljehag arrived in Tomelilla with tired legs and a heart full of impressions. Together with the initiator Oskar Jonsson, she has cycled a leg of the tandem tour that takes researchers around southern Sweden to give lectures on ageing and health. She shares her reflections on the conversations along the way, the audience at the library, and why research journeys are sometimes at their best when on two wheels. Mon, 26 May 2025 14:10:49 +0200 https://news.ki.se/follow-up-of-study-support-for-students-with-disablilities Karolinska Institutet will participate in a national follow-up of study support for students with disablilities. Thu, 22 May 2025 11:40:03 +0200 https://news.ki.se/external-review-of-the-quality-of-kis-doctoral-education Within the national quality assurance system, universities are responsible for initiating and organising external reviews of their educational programmes. KI has decided that all education must undergo an external review every eight years, and this year it is the doctoral education’s turn. KI has only one doctoral education, in medical science, so all departments are affected. Tue, 20 May 2025 12:50:13 +0200 https://news.ki.se/tandem-tour-highlighting-issues-of-ageing-meet-pernilla-alencar-siljehag The tandem tour is a popular science initiative where researchers cycle through southern Sweden, giving lectures on ageing and health at libraries and community centres. The aim is to reach a broader audience, foster dialogue, and spark interest in the role of research in society. The tour, organised in collaboration with the graduate school SWEAH, runs from 4–27 May 2025 and is made possible thanks to support from the Sten K Johnson Foundation. Mon, 19 May 2025 11:47:32 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-neuroimaging-in-dementia-with-lewy-bodies Hi Anna Rennie, doctoral student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics. On June 9 you will defend your thesis ”Does white matter matter? Neuroimaging in dementia with Lewy bodies and related conditions.” What is the main focus of the thesis? Wed, 14 May 2025 14:27:21 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-frailty-and-how-it-affects-healthcare-utilization-among-older-adults Hi there Clare Tazzeo! You will defend your thesis entitled "Investigating the interplay between frailty and healthcare utilization in older adults" on 26 May 2025. Could you tell us a little more? Fri, 09 May 2025 08:25:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/dental-professionals-miss-severe-dental-anxiety Dental professionals find it difficult to identify patients with severe dental anxiety. At the same time, patients are reluctant to talk about their fears and hope that the staff will understand anyway. This dilemma is described in a new thesis presented at the Department of Odontology at Karolinska Institutet. Wed, 07 May 2025 09:18:24 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-neuromuscular-electrical-stimulation Robin Juthberg, PhD student at the Orthopaedic research group, the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, will defend his thesis "Advancing neuromuscular electrical stimulation optimizing comfort and hemodynamic efficiency" on May 16th 2025. Main Supervisor is Paul Ackermann. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:28:44 +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/new-director-of-research-school-for-clinicians-in-psychiatry On March 1st, Kristina Aspvall took over as the new Director of Research school for clinicians in psychiatry. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:41:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/call-for-collaboration-awards-for-doctoral-students-in-collaboration-with-uk-partner-universities This call aims to facilitate new and existing contacts as well as increase research collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, University College London (UCL), Imperial College London and King’s College London. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:29:11 +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/new-thesis-on-papillary-thyroid-cancer Helene Lindfors, PhD student at the Endocrine Surgery research group, the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, will defend her thesis "Tumor burden, thyroglobulin and Ki-67 as prognostic indicators in papillary thyroid cancer" on April 2025. Main supervisor is Ivan Shabo. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:57:06 +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/international-summer-school-of-research-internship-at-shandong-university-china Shandong University offers the possibility to apply for an internship in Basic medical Science during July 7-20, 2025 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:20:42 +0100 https://news.ki.se/3d-kidney-diagnostics-using-advanced-light-microscopy The biotech company Magnephy is developing new methods to analyze tissue biopsies using optical 3D microscopy and sample clearing. This technique enables whole-tissue diagnostics and in-situ drug testing. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:31:15 +0100 https://news.ki.se/bringing-neuroscience-to-life-stratneuro-the-cell-inspire-high-school-students On March 11th, 2025, StratNeuro partnered with The Cell at Forskaren to host a dynamic and engaging event as part of Brain Awareness Week (March 10–16, 2025). Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:53:37 +0100 https://news.ki.se/thesis-on-osteoporosis-and-treatment-methods-for-elderly-women Hi Elin Uzunel, doctoral student at the Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care, NVS. On March 14, you will defend your thesis ”Fragility fractures, self-rated health and treatment with a spinal orthosis in older women in primary health care”. What is the main focus of the thesis? Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:12:55 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-acute-achilles-tendon-rupture Simon Svedman from the research group Orthopaedics at the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, will defend his thesis "Acute Achilles tendon rupture : predictors for outcome and plan for intervention" on 14 March 2025. Main supervisor is Paul Ackermann. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:37:21 +0100 https://news.ki.se/neurotecheu-summer-school-2025-in-bonn We are pleased to invite you to the interdisciplinary NeurotechEU Summer School "Trust me! Neural Networks, Manipulation, and Ethics" at the University of Bonn, taking place 8-11 September 2025. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:00:25 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-spring-2025-call-for-research-internship-forskar-at-is-open-closing-date-for-applications-is-on-february-17 A research internship enables doctors on an internship to combine their regular clinical internship (in Swedish Allmäntjänstgöring - AT) with up to 12 months of research at KI. Apart from being eligible for an internship, candidates must also at the time of the application, hold a medical degree and either as a registered doctoral student at KI or a PhD engaged in research at KI. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 01:00:09 +0100 https://news.ki.se/welcome-to-nominate-candidates-for-the-dimitris-n-chorafas-prize-2025 Nominate candidates for the Dimitris N. Chorafas prize for outstanding scientific work. You may nominate a recently graduated postdoc researcher or a doctoral student who plans to graduate in 2025. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:50:48 +0100 https://news.ki.se/spots-left-on-doctoral-course-philosophy-of-science-and-the-concept-of-health We have room for three more participants on the doctoral course “3073 Philosophy of Science and the Concept of Health” (1.5 credits). Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:02:26 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-improving-early-detection-of-cancer Hi Elinor Nemlander, doctoral student at the Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care. On January 31 you will defend your thesis ”Early cancer detection through symptoms and signs”. What is the main focus of the thesis? Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:05:34 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-how-living-conditions-in-sweden-may-shape-the-mental-health-of-asylum-seekers-and-refugees Hi Charlotta van Eggermont Arwidson, doctoral student at the division of nursing. On January 23 you will defend your thesis ”New Beginnings, New Challenges: Health & Housing of Asylum Seekers and Refugees in their Early Post-Migration Period in Sweden.” What is the main focus of the thesis? Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:54:52 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-library-launches-kib-talks The library's open events (including the workshop series for researchers and doctoral students) have become more and more presentation or webinar orientated, shorter or longer sessions, with or without Q&A. Under the heading KIB Talks, we have gathered our wide range of workshops, presentations, Q&As, etc. in our various areas of expertise. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 09:44:12 +0100 https://news.ki.se/asa-olsson-awarded-the-swedish-society-of-nursing-doctoral-scholarship-2024 Åsa Olsson, PhD student at NVS, is awarded the The Swedish Society of Nursing Doctoral Scholarship 2024. Her PhD project contributes significant knowledge about conversations regarding end-of-life care for the elderly. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:01:43 +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/new-thesis-investigating-the-relationship-between-cardiometabolic-diseases-and-dementia Hi there Abigail Dove! You have recently defended your thesis entitled "Cardiometabolic disease and dementia risk: identifying compensatory factors". Could you tell us a little more? Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:53:25 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-optimizing-treatment-for-lung-cancer-patients Hi Marcus Skribek, doctoral student at the Department of Oncology-Pathology. On November 8 you will defend your thesis ”Strategies for optimizing immune checkpoint inhibition in advanced non-small cell lung cancer”. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:59:40 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-highlights-the-interplay-between-reduced-lung-function-and-cardiovascular-disease Hi Andreas Rydell doctoral student at the Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care. On November 7 you will defend your thesis "Impaired lung function and the development of cardiovascular disease". What is the main focus of the thesis? Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:33:34 +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/call-for-interest-short-course-on-human-organoids-model-systems-for-human-biology-and-medicine Are you a doctoral student at KI specializing in Genetics and Genomics, Neurosciences, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, or Physiology? Do you want to dive deep into the latest advancements in stem cells, iPSC characterization, and 3D organoid technology? Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:21:58 +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/five-places-left-on-the-doctoral-course-philosophy-of-science-and-the-concept-of-health There are five places left on our doctoral course and you still have the chance to apply! Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:48:45 +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/the-2024-ki-fun-run-a-colourful-celebration The KI fun run was a fantastic afternoon filled with community, joy and movement! With over 350 participants, 33 teams and 22 officials, we created a wonderful atmosphere. Sat, 21 Sep 2024 08:57:14 +0200 https://news.ki.se/webinar-series-health-literacy-for-researchers NVS-PUF V, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, welcomes all doctoral students and researchers at KI, and other interested parties, to a webinar series focusing on Health Literacy. The webinars will consist of lectures and discussions between lecturers and participants, and some self-studies will be conducted prior each webinar. In English, and certificate of participation possible. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:30:38 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-investigates-the-potential-relationship-between-indicators-of-chronic-stress-and-alzheimers-disease Hi Jasper Holleman, doctoral student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics. On June 18 you will defend your thesis "Novel biomarkers associated with stress : from normal aging to Alzheimer's disease ". What is the main focus of the thesis? Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:52:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-investigates-the-relationship-between-autophagy-and-amyloid-b-and-tau-proteins-in-alzheimers-disease Hi Johanna Mayer, doctoral student at the Division of Neurogeriatrics. On June 17 you will defend your thesis "The role of autophagy in Aβ and tau metabolism in Alzheimer’s disease ". What is the main focus of the thesis? Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:22:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-brain-iron-accumulation-in-normal-aging Hi there Jonatan Gustavsson! You have recently defended your thesis entitled "Determinants of age-related brain iron accumulation and links to neurocognitive functions". Could you tell us a little more? Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:57:49 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-studies-changes-in-the-life-situation-of-younger-persons-with-dementia-and-their-family-members Hi Malin Aspö, doctoral student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics. On May 3 you will defend your thesis "Life changing moments - transitions and critical points in young-onset dementia". What is the main focus of the thesis? Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:22:43 +0200 https://news.ki.se/angelique-bridges-the-world-of-clinic-research-and-teaching-at-kbh Angelique has a background in KI, where she obtained her medical degree, her path has been paved through many years of clinical service at Karolinska University Hospital and she is a specialist in both gynecology & obstetrics and gyneoncology. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:35:41 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-sheds-light-on-the-role-of-oxysterols-in-neurodegeneration Hi María Latorre Leal, doctoral student at the Division of Neurogeriatrics. On April 26 you will defend your thesis "The role of oxysterols in neurodegeneration : implications for cognitive function, maternal effects, and sex-specific differences". What is the main focus of the thesis? Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:37:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-alcohol-related-cognitive-impairment Hi Theofanis Tsevis, doctoral student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics. On February 23 you will defend your thesis ”Alcohol consumption and cognition”. What is the main focus of the thesis? Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:45:54 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-course-development-of-soft-skills-and-better-academic-perspectives Professor Igor Adameyko offers the new course “Development of soft skills and better academic perspectives”, with focus on writing research papers, presenting at conferences, attracting funds, and interpersonal interaction and social aspects in the lab. The target audience are senior PhD students, postdocs and junior PI’s at FyFa. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:08:49 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-evaluates-methods-to-support-rehabilitation-after-major-abdominal-surgery Hi Patrik Karlsson, doctoral student at the Division of Physiotherapy. On February 9 you will defend your thesis "Enhanced mobilisation and physical rehabilitation after abdominal cancer surgery : feasibility, effects, and experiences". What is the main focus of the thesis? Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:40:09 +0100 https://news.ki.se/sergio-keita-nhassengo-wants-children-to-grow-up-in-a-society-free-from-violence Every year worldwide, around 1 billion children aged 2–17 experience physical, sexual or psychological violence or neglect, representing approximately half of the global child population. Sociologist Sergio Keita Nhassengo investigates epidemiology of violence against children in Mozambique and the readiness of stakeholders across organisations to counter and prevent child maltreatment. Meet the PhD student who wants a future where all children can live in a safe environment free from violence. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:31:12 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-tau-pathology-in-alzheimers-disease-and-other-dementias Hi Mona-Lisa Malarte, doctoral student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics. Om January 26 you will defend your thesis ”Tau pathology in Alzheimer's disease and other dementias : translational approach from in vitro autoradiography to in vivo PET imaging”. What is the main focus of the thesis? Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:50:41 +0100 https://news.ki.se/career-workshop-with-niclas-lindqvist-boosting-your-career-in-life-science Are you a KI student who wants to apply for a job in Life Science but is unsure how to get the job? Then you are welcome to attend the workshop "How to land a job" with career coach Niclas Lindqvist from Trygghetsstiftelsen. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:40:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-studies-treatment-in-geriatric-heart-failure-patients Hi Marianne Reimers Wessberg, doctoral student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics. On February 2 you will defend your thesis "Aspects on heart failure and drug treatment in geriatric patients". What is the main focus of the thesis? Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:10:10 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-identifying-individuals-at-risk-of-fragility-fractures-in-a-dental-setting Hi Charlotta Elleby, doctoral student at the Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care. On February 1 you will defend your thesis "Identifying individuals at risk of fragility fractures in a dental setting". What is the main focus of the thesis? Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:23:09 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-evaluates-clinical-test-for-assessment-of-movement-quality Hi John Ressman, doctoral student at the Division of Physiotherapy. On January 26 you will defend your thesis "The Single Leg Squat in clinical testing. Aspects of reliability, validity, and associated factors". What is the main focus of the thesis? Thu, 28 Dec 2023 10:01:34 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-explores-stroke-prevention-intervention-in-primary-healthcare Hi Emelie Mälstam, doctoral student at the Division of Occupational Therapy. On December 8 you will defend your thesis "Make My Day – Exploring engaging occupations in stroke prevention and promotion of health". What is the main focus of the thesis? Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:03:44 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-students-perception-of-interprofessional-learning-and-virtual-patients Hi Carrie Tran, doctoral student at the Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care. On December 6 you will defend your thesis "Students' perceptions of interprofessional learning and virtual patients in primary healthcare". What is the main focus of the thesis? Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:37:06 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-explores-the-role-of-stories-and-narration-in-geriatric-care Hi Lisa Herulf Scholander, doctoral student at the Division of Occupational Therapy. On November 10 you will defend your thesis ”Narrative relations: resources for meaning-making and person-centred practices in geriatric care”. What is the main focus of the thesis? Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:42:15 +0200 https://news.ki.se/interplay-between-somatic-disease-burden-and-depression-in-late-life Hi there Federico Triolo! You are soon to defend your thesis entitled "Depression and chronic diseases in old age: understanding their interplay for better health". What is the main focus? Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:16:03 +0200 https://news.ki.se/rapid-drop-in-blood-pressure-potential-modifiable-risk-factor-for-dementia Hi there Xin Xia! You are about to defend your thesis entitled “Cardiovascular Health, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Cognitive Aging”. Could you tell us a little bit more? Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:31:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-proteins-that-influence-the-progression-of-alzheimers-disease Hi Michael Axenhus, PhD student at the Division of Neurogeriatrics. On October 20 you will defend your thesis ”Characterization of proteins involved in disease progression in Alzheimer disease”, what is the main focus of the thesis? Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:15:09 +0200 https://news.ki.se/research-passion-and-personal-experience-unite-in-phd-thesis-on-breast-feeding-in-humanitarian-emergencies The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends infants to be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life to achieve optimal growth, development, and health. But in some contexts, such as in a humanitarian emergency, adopting and maintaining optimal breastfeeding practices could be challenging. Unpacking what the challenges and opportunities of breastfeeding support in humanitarian emergencies are, and how to conduct such support effectively, is the topic of Nieves Amat Camacho’s PhD. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:48:48 +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/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/new-thesis-on-mental-stimulation-to-prevent-alzheimers-disease Hi Anders Rydström, PhD student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics. On September 8 you will defend your thesis ”Mental stimulation and multimodal trials to prevent cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease”, what is the main focus of the thesis? Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:18:14 +0200 https://news.ki.se/sebastian-ols-receives-the-dimitris-n-chorafas-prize-2023 The Prize (USD 5.000) is meant to reward pre-graduate scientific contributions within the doctoral education. The candidate should not have reached the age of 32 years at the time he/she is nominated to the prize. The prize will be awarded at the Installation Ceremony of Karolinska Institutet Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:45:55 +0200 https://news.ki.se/association-between-cardiovascular-health-and-brain-aging Hi there Yuanjing Li, PhD student at the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Aging Research Center (ARC)! You are about to defend your thesis entitled “Cardiovascular health and brain aging: a population-based MRI study". Could you tell us a little bit more about it? Wed, 16 Aug 2023 08:00:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/long-term-exposure-to-environmental-pollution-is-harmful-for-mental-health-in-older-adults Hi there Jing Wu! You are about to defend your thesis entitled “Ambient Air Pollution and Transportation Noise: How They Affect Mental Health in Older Adults”. Could you tell us a little bit more about it? Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:22:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-predicting-injurious-falls-in-older-adults Hi Nathalie Frisendahl, PhD student at the Division of Physiotherapy. On June 16 you will defend your thesis ”Injurious falls in older adults: early identification of individuals at risk of falls—from observational studies to implementation”, what is the main focus of the thesis? Tue, 30 May 2023 09:53:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-the-impact-of-dietary-macronutrients-on-cognitive-health-among-older-adults Hi Jakob Norgren, PhD student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics. On June 12 you will defend your thesis ”The impact of macronutritional composition and ketosis on cognitive health : from normal aging to Alzheimer’s disease”, what is the main focus of the thesis? Thu, 25 May 2023 14:40:18 +0200 https://news.ki.se/how-ki-students-want-to-get-young-people-moving Movement and physical activity were in focus when the KI Impact Challenge event was arranged for the first time after the pandemic. About 45 students from Karolinska Institutet were tasked to come up with what is needed to make young people become more physically active. To help them, they had 30 high school students and the various steps in design thinking, a systematic problem-solving method. Wed, 24 May 2023 09:40:29 +0200 https://news.ki.se/an-evening-of-celebration-at-the-spring-conferment-ceremony On May 12 more than 850 people gathered at Stockholm City Hall to celebrate Karolinska Institutet’s 152 new doctors and honorary doctors Wilhelmina Hoffman and Fredrik Lundberg. Tue, 16 May 2023 09:44:16 +0200 https://news.ki.se/juliet-mwanga-amumpaire-private-health-facilities-need-support-to-improve Juliet Mwanga-Amumpaire is a paediatrician and Associate Professor of paediatrics at Mbarara University with over ten years of experience conducting clinical research. She is currently the director of Epicentre Mbarara Research Centre run by Médecins Sans Frontières that conducts health related research aiming to guide policy for stakeholders in health. She recently pursued her PhD where she studied the quality of care at private health facilities in Uganda. Fri, 12 May 2023 14:07:16 +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/phd-student-irene-wanyana-joins-the-team-to-explore-sdg-linkages-in-uganda-0 Our newest team member Irene Wanyana joins the Department of Global Public to pursue her PhD. In her research project titled Multisectoral Approaches to Sustainable Health in Uganda, A focus on the role of climatic variabilities on maternal and child health, Irene aims to explore the linkages that exist between health and other Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in Uganda. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 12:03:41 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-subcellular-ab-mechanisms-and-treatment-strategies-in-alzheimer-disease Hi Yang Gao, PhD student at the Division of Neurogeriatrics. On February 24 you will defend your thesis "Alzheimer Disease: Subcellular Aβ mechanisms and treatment strategies", what is the main focus of the thesis? Tue, 31 Jan 2023 16:01:41 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-different-aspects-of-common-mental-disorders-in-primary-care Hi Sandra af Winklerfelt Hammarberg, PhD student at the Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care. On February 17 you will defend your thesis "Aspects of common mental disorders in primary care" what is the main focus of the thesis? Fri, 20 Jan 2023 16:42:13 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-licentiate-thesis-about-clinical-assessment-of-persistent-fatigue-and-pain Hi Gabriella Bernhoff, Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care. On February 3 you will defend your licentiate thesis "On the clinical assessment of persistent fatigue and pain", what is the main focus of the thesis? Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:15:15 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-balance-control-in-people-with-ms Hi Andreas Wallin, PhD student at the Division of Physiotherapy. On January 27 you will defend your thesis "Balance Control in People with Multiple Sclerosis: Mechanisms, Experiences, Design and Feasibility of an Exercise Trial", what is the main focus of the thesis? Tue, 10 Jan 2023 08:43:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/conferment-ceremony-brings-glitter-to-autumn-darkness On 11 November, it was time once again for 99 new PhDs of medical science to receive their hats and diplomas at KI’s conferment ceremony. The evening also paid tribute to 17 jubilee doctors who graduated at KI 50 years ago. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:09:50 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-explores-the-association-between-bmi-and-health-outcomes-in-old-age Hi there, Jie Guo, PhD student at the Division of Aging Research Center (ARC), Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society at Karolinska Institutet! You will defend your thesis entitled "Unraveling the relationship between body mass index and cardiometabolic disease, dementia, and survival in old age" on 10 November 2022. What is the main focus? Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:43:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-adults-living-with-spina-bifida Hi Martina Bendt, PhD student at the Division of Physiotherapy. On November 18 you will defend your thesis "Adults living with spina bifida – From health and living conditions to motor-cognitive performance", what's the main focus of the thesis? Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:03:03 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-return-to-work-for-patients-who-have-undergone-allogeneic-haematopoietic-stem-cell-transplantation Hi Linda Eriksson, PhD student at the Division of Nursing, NVS. On June 3 you will defend your thesis "Let's work it out : aspects of the occupational situation of survivors of allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation", what's the main focus of the thesis? Thu, 29 Sep 2022 08:11:02 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-explores-factors-explaining-emergency-care-use-among-older-persons Hi there, Mahwish Naseer, PhD student at the Division of Aging Research Center (ARC), Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society at Karolinska Institutet! You will defend your thesis entitled "Why do older adults seek emergency care? The impact of contextual factors, care, health, and social relations" on 14 October 2022. What is the main focus? Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:09:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-explores-the-impact-of-behavioral-and-psychosocial-factors-on-physical-function-in-old-age Hi there, Marguerita Saadeh, PhD student at the Division of Aging Research Center (ARC), Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society at Karolinska Institutet! You will defend your thesis entitled "Enjoying life and living healthier: impact of behavioral and psychosocial factors on physical function in old age" on 22 September 2022. Tell us, what is the main focus of your thesis? Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:20:46 +0200 https://news.ki.se/conflict-alone-is-a-poor-indicator-of-child-health-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo Conflict causes deaths and injuries, as well as health consequences from the displacement of populations, breakdown of health services and an increased risk of disease transmission. But in DRC that has suffered from conflict and instability for decades, conflict alone is a poor indicator for child health. In his study, Mattias Schedwin, compares coverage of key child health policy indicators across provinces in DRC and their association with child mortality and level of conflict in the country. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:53:09 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-end-of-life-care Hi Therese Johansson, PhD-student at the Division of Nursing. On September 9 you will defend your thesis ”A 'new public health' perspective on building competence for end-of-life care and communication : how death literacy can be developed and measured”, what's the main focus of the thesis? Wed, 31 Aug 2022 16:00:11 +0200 https://news.ki.se/eivind-gottlieb-receives-the-dimitris-n-chorafas-prize-2022 Eivind Gottlieb at the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery is awarded the prize for his thesis "Improved surgical treatment of oesophageal cancer" Thu, 18 Aug 2022 10:09:29 +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/work-as-a-student-ambassador-for-ki-during-academic-pride KI participates in Stockholm's Pride Parade on Saturday 6 August. Together with the Student Associations Medicinska Föreningen and Odontologiska Föreningen and a number of other universities in the Stockholm area, KI participates under the slogan Academic Pride. KI is now looking for two students who want to work during the day and support our participation in the parade. Tue, 31 May 2022 10:54:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-copd-and-ehealth Hi Pernilla Sönnerfors, PhD student at the Division of Physiotherapy, NVS. On June 17 you will defend your thesis ”eHealth support for physical activity and exercise training in people with COPD”, what's the main focus of the thesis? Mon, 16 May 2022 16:53:42 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-the-interplay-between-ab-metabolism-and-autophagy-in-ad Hi Richeng Jiang, PhD student at the Division of Neurogeriatrics, NVS. On May 30 you will defend your thesis ”Interplay between autophagy and amyloid beta metabolism in Alzheimer’s disease”, what's the main focus of the thesis? Thu, 12 May 2022 14:51:10 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-physical-rehabilitation-after-abdominal-cancer-surgery Hi Andrea Porserud, PhD student at the Division of Physiotherapy, NVS. On June 3 you will defend your thesis ”Taking physical rehabilitation after abdominal cancer surgery further – by enhanced recovery and physical activity”, what's the main focus of the thesis? Wed, 11 May 2022 10:40:41 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-health-inequalities-in-care-for-persons-with-dementia Hi Minh Tuan Hoang, PhD student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics, NVS. On May 25 you will defend your thesis ”Health Inequalities in care for persons with dementia”, what's the main focus of the thesis? Fri, 06 May 2022 16:15:38 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-methods-for-the-analysis-and-characterization-of-brain-morphology-from-mri-images Hi Irene Brusini, PhD student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics, NVS. On March 25 you will defend your thesis ”Methods for the analysis and characterization of brain morphology from MRI images”, what's the main focus of the thesis? Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:57:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-doctoral-representatives-at-the-department-of-global-public-health The Department of Global Public Health (GPH) has got two new doctoral student representatives; Soha el Halabi and Katrine de Angeles. They represent the students in meetings and committees at the department and work to help and support new and existing doctoral students. Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:12:51 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-parkinsons-disease-and-the-effects-of-a-balance-training-program Hi Malin Freidle, PhD student at the Division of Physiotherapy, NVS. On February 11 you will defend your thesis ”Motor and cognitive abilities in Parkinson’s disease with a brain activity perspective: performance at baseline and the effects of a balance training program”, what's the main focus of the thesis? Wed, 26 Jan 2022 16:28:32 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-behavioral-and-psychological-symptoms-of-dementia-bpsd-0 Hi Emilia Schwertner, PhD student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics, NVS. On January 21 you will defend your thesis ”Factors associated with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia”, what's the main focus of the thesis? Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:49:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-biomarkers-in-frontotemporal-dementia-ftd Hi Linn Öijerstedt, PhD student at the Division of Neurogeriatrics, NVS. On January 20 you will defend your thesis ”Biomarkers in frontotemporal dementia : findings from the GENFI study”, what's the main focus of the thesis? Thu, 13 Jan 2022 07:54:55 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-chronic-pain-and-sickness-absence Hi, Riccardo Lo Martire, PhD student at the Division of Physiotherapy, NVS. On January 14 you will defend your thesis ”Sickness absence among patients with chronic pain in Swedish specialist healthcare”, what's the main focus of the thesis? Tue, 14 Dec 2021 16:48:51 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-highlights-how-women-with-exhaustion-and-long-lasting-pain-experience-their-health Hi Anja Gebhardt, PhD student at the Division of Nursing. On December 15 you will defend your thesis ”Beyond exhaustion and pain: the intertwinement of health and suffering among women and mothers”. What is the main focus of the thesis? Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:12:16 +0100 https://news.ki.se/two-ki-doctoral-students-compete-in-the-2021-research-grand-prix It is a question of presenting their research to the public in four minutes, not a very simple task. At this year's digital edition of the Research Grand Prix, two doctoral students from Karolinska Institutet will be participating to do just that. Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:32:38 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-explores-medical-students-learning-from-patients-in-primary-health-care Hi Karin Björklund, PhD student at the Division on Family Medicine and Primary Care. On October 15 you will defend your thesis ‘Students’ workplace learning in primary health care: learning from patients’, what’s the main focus of the thesis? Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:37:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-resolution-of-inflammation-in-alzheimers-disease-brain Hi there, Ceren Emre, PhD student at the Division of Neurogeriatrics! On September 1 you will defend your thesis ”Resolving inflammation - analysis of mechanisms in relation to Alzheimer pathology and aging”. What is the main focus of your thesis? Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:00:44 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-the-use-of-ehealth-among-older-adults-with-cognitive-impairment Hi there, Elin Jakobsson, PhD student at the Division of Occupational therapy! On September 1 you will defend your thesis ”Voices in the wake of eHealth: older adults’ and occupational therapists’ perceptions of using information and communication technology”. What is the main focus of your thesis? Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:03:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/gradual-return-to-campus-based-teaching-this-autumn-to-prevent-virus-transmission On 29 May, the government announced that as of 15 June, higher education institutions may return to campus-based teaching. The recommendations issued by the Swedish Public Health Agency for containing the spread of the virus apply as much to HEIs as they do to general society, and require a responsible approach to the planning of a return to campus-based teaching. Sat, 05 Jun 2021 11:01:24 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-neuroinflammation-and-its-resolution-in-alzheimers-disease Hi there, Ying Wang, PhD student at the Division of Neurogeriatrics! On June 23 you will defend your thesis “Neuroinflammation and its resolution in Alzheimer's disease". What is the main focus of your thesis? Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:50:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-access-to-health-care-for-victims-of-sexual-violence Hi there, Gita Rajan, PhD student at the Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care! On June 22 you will defend your thesis “Sexual violence - epidemiology, treatment and access to health care". What is the main focus of your thesis? Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:05:22 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-evaluates-the-respiratory-effects-of-immediate-mobilization-after-elective-abdominal-surgery Hi there, Anna Svensson-Raskh, PhD student at the Division of Physiotherapy! On June 18 you will defend your thesis “Mobilization immediately after elective abdominal surgery – Respiratory effects and patients' and healthcare professionals' experiences". What is the main focus of your thesis? Mon, 31 May 2021 11:19:35 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-novel-approach-to-treat-alzheimers-disease Hi there, Lorena Galán-Acosta, PhD student at the Division of Neurogeriatrics! On June 17 you will defend your thesis “Recombinant BRICHOS domains delivered over the blood-brain barrier : a possible way to treat Alzheimer's disease”. What is the main focus of your thesis? Wed, 26 May 2021 15:02:33 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-investigates-older-adults-use-of-everyday-technologies-and-its-impact-on-everyday-life Hi there, Sarah Wallcook, PhD student at the Division of Occupational Therapy! On June 10 you will defend your thesis “Conditions of everyday technology use and its Interplay in the lives of older adults with and without dementia”. What is the main focus of your thesis? Tue, 25 May 2021 14:48:20 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-explores-the-development-and-diversity-of-proprioceptive-neurons Hi there, Haohao Wu, PhD student at the Department of Neuroscience at Karolinska Institutet! You will defend your thesis entitled "The molecular basis of the development and diversity of proprioceptive neurons : a story of surviving and thriving" on 21 May 2021. Tue, 18 May 2021 18:00:17 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-the-heterogeneity-within-alzheimers-disease Hi there, Konstantinos Poulakis, PhD student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics! On May 28 you will defend your thesis “Alzheimer’s disease heterogeneity assessment with MRI biomarkers and unsupervised statistical learning”. What is the main focus of your thesis? Tue, 11 May 2021 14:09:56 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-how-children-and-family-communication-are-affected-by-parental-illness Charlotte Oja, PhD student at the Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care, will defend her thesis “Upholding family relationships in a context of increasing awareness of parental illness” on June 4. Fri, 07 May 2021 10:27:16 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-explores-the-role-of-oestrogens-and-antibiotics-on-cancer-development Hi there, Johanna Simin, PhD student in Clinical Epidemiology at the Centre for Translational Microbiome Research at Karolinska Institutet! You will defend your thesis entitled "The role of oestrogens and antibiotics on the development of cancer" on 1 June 2021. Can you tell us a little more? Wed, 05 May 2021 18:35:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-examines-the-association-between-retirement-and-health-in-different-socioeconomic-groups Hi there Harpa Sif Eyjólfsdóttir, PhD student at the Aging Research Center (ARC). You will be defending your thesis entitled “Unequal tracks? Studies on work, retirement and health” on 24 May 2021. Could you tell us a little more about it? Wed, 05 May 2021 13:50:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-how-patients-can-be-a-resource-in-the-effort-to-improve-chronic-care Hi there Emma Granström and congratulations to recently defending your thesis "From patient to person – Perspectives on the role of quality data, patient experience and patient involvement in the improvement of chronic care". Can you tell us a little bit more about yourself and your research? Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:11:43 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-explores-how-older-adults-can-combat-diabetes-by-adopting-a-healthy-and-socially-active-lifestyle Hi there Ying Shang, PhD student at the Aging Research Center (ARC). You will be defending your thesis entitled “How can older adults combat diabetes to achieve a longer and healthier life?” on 16 April 2021. Could you tell us a little more about it? Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:52:50 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-measuring-sedentary-behaviour Hi Roman Kuster, PhD student at the Division of Physiotherapy! On March 12 you will defend your thesis “Advancing the measurement of sedentary behaviour – Classifying posture and physical (in-) activity”. What’s the main focus of the thesis? Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:20:52 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-to-be-a-child-and-survive-a-natural-disaster Hi Petra Adebäck, PhD student at the Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care! On March 19 you will defend your thesis “To be a child and survive a natural disaster”. What’s the main focus of the thesis? Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:24:21 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-diabetes-mellitus-in-patients-with-dementia Hi Juraj Sečník, PhD student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics! On January 29 you will defend your thesis “Diabetes mellitus in patients with dementia : clinical care and pharmacological treatment”. What’s the main focus of the thesis? Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:06:51 +0100 https://news.ki.se/mobile-app-reduced-experienced-symptoms-in-breast-cancer-patients Hi there Maria Fjell, researcher at the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet who recently defended her thesis “Supportive care for patients with breast cancer by using an interactive app during neoadjuvant chemotherapy – a Randomized Controlled Trial”. What’s the main focus of the thesis? Mon, 04 Jan 2021 08:38:38 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-markers-of-synaptic-dysfunction-in-alzheimers-disease Hi Una Smailovic, PhD student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics! On January 15 you will defend your thesis “Multimodal phenotyping of synaptic damage in Alzheimer’s disease : translational perspective with focus on quantitative EEG”. What’s the main focus of the thesis? Mon, 28 Dec 2020 10:37:20 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-care-transitions-after-stroke Hi Sebastian Lindblom, PhD student at the Division of Physiotherapy! On January 8 you will defend your thesis “Understanding the links : the exploration of care transitions between hospital and continued rehabilitation in the home after stroke”. What’s the main focus of the thesis? Mon, 21 Dec 2020 10:27:02 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-participation-in-a-technological-society-among-older-people-with-and-without-dementia Hi Sophie Gaber, PhD student at the Division of Occupational Therapy! On January 22 you will defend your thesis “The participation of older people with and without dementia in public space, through the lens of Everyday Technology use”. What’s the main focus of the thesis? Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:30:44 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-the-obstacles-physicians-with-medical-degrees-from-countries-outside-the-eueea-are-facing Hi there Linda Sturesson Stabel, PhD student at the Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics, Lifelong Learning in Health Care Contexts (LLiHCC), defending her doctoral thesis "Entrance to and advancement within the Swedish medical labour market for physicians with a medical degree from outside the European Union". What is it about? Thu, 03 Dec 2020 16:04:19 +0100 https://news.ki.se/thesis-explores-important-aspects-related-to-dementia Hi there Giulia Grande, PhD student at the Aging Research Center (ARC). You will be defending your thesis entitled “Development of dementia in older adults: the body-mind connection” on 11 December 2020. Could you give us a brief summary? Tue, 24 Nov 2020 12:42:20 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-proteomics-in-alzheimer-disease Hi Hazal Haytural, PhD student at the Division of Neurogeriatrics, NVS! On November 27 you will defend your thesis “Unraveling pathogenic proteins and pathways in Alzheimer disease: A focus on proteomics”. What’s the main focus of the thesis? Wed, 11 Nov 2020 09:42:38 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-balance-and-gait-in-parkinsons-disease Hi Hanna Johansson, PhD student at the Division of Physiotherapy, NVS. On October 23 you will defend your thesis “Balance and gait in Parkinson’s disease : from perceptions to performance”. What’s the main focus of the thesis? Tue, 06 Oct 2020 08:34:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/growing-need-for-skills-in-geriatric-care The coronavirus pandemic highlighted the increased need for knowledge and skills within the field of geriatric care. KI is offering a specialist nursing programme with a focus on care for the elderly. Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:45:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-licentiate-thesis-explores-e-patients-and-their-engagement-in-self-care-and-healthcare-contexts Hi there Therese Scott Duncan, who held her licentiate seminar with the title "Paving the way - the second generation of e-patients, their experiences, actions and driving forces" in May. Congratulations! Can you tell us a little more? Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:59:52 +0200 https://news.ki.se/maintaining-health-services-during-challenges-requires-collaboration-flexibility-and-clear-decision-making Key factors for health systems to maintain health services when faced with challenges are collaboration, clear decision-making for health system workers as well as flexible response plans, according to a new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet. Wed, 27 May 2020 12:10:17 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-using-csf-biomarkers-to-understand-mechanisms-of-behavioral-changes-and-effects-of-drug-treatment-in-dementia Victor Bloniecki Kallio, PhD-student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics. On May 27, 2020, you will defend your thesis "Using CSF biomarkers to understand mechanisms of behavioral changes and effects of drug treatment in dementia", what's the main focus of the thesis? Mon, 25 May 2020 16:20:20 +0200 https://news.ki.se/distance-learning-for-the-remainder-of-the-spring-term In order to simplify planning for both teachers and students, the Committee for Higher Education has decided that teaching at the basic and advanced levels will take place via distance for the remainder of the spring term. Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:12:51 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-explores-virtual-patient-design Hi there Luke Woodham. You recently defended your thesis "Exploring the impact of virtual patient design: medical students' small group learning around medical error". Can you tell us what it is about? Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:51:34 +0200 https://news.ki.se/doctoral-student-hedvig-glans-is-one-of-the-experts-in-kis-covid-19-team The president of Karolinska Institutet, Professor Ole Petter Ottersen, has established a team of experts for Covid-19 comprising eight of the university’s researchers with expertise in a range of fields related to the spread of infection. One of them is doctoral students Hedvig Glans, assistant consultant and head of inpatient care at Karolinska University Hospital’s infection clinic in Huddinge. Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:57:29 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-describes-the-challenges-of-current-healthcare-financing-system-in-low-and-middle-income-countries Hi there Sayem Ahmed, you recently defended your doctoral thesis "Healthcare financing challenges and opportunities to achieving universal health coverage in the low- and middle-income country context". Could you tell us what is it about? Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:04:09 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-atrial-fibrillation-and-dementia-in-old-age Hi Mozhu Ding, PhD-student at the Division of Aging Research Center. On December 12 you will defend your thesis ”The role of atrial fibrillation in cognitive aging: A population-based study”, what's the main focus of the thesis? Tue, 26 Nov 2019 08:38:13 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-the-psychosocial-well-being-in-bereavement-among-family-members Hi Tina Lundberg, PhD-student at the Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care. On November 22 you will defend your thesis ”Psychosocial well-being in bereavement among family members with a special focus on young adults who have lost a parent to cancer”, what's the main focus of the thesis? Fri, 25 Oct 2019 11:13:32 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-explores-and-evaluates-tobacco-cessation-on-prescription Hi there Anne Leppänen, PhD student at the Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics, Prevention Policy and Practice (PPP), defending her doctoral thesis "Tobacco Cessation on Prescription – a primary healthcare intervention targeting socioeconomically disadvantaged areas in Stockholm". What is it about? Thu, 17 Oct 2019 10:49:29 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-dopamine-aging-and-decision-making-neural-and-behavioural-correlates Hi Lieke de Boer, PhD-student at the Division of Aging Research Center. On October 3rd you will defend your thesis ”Dopamine, decision-making, and aging : neural and behavioural correlates”, what's the main focus of the thesis? Tue, 03 Sep 2019 08:06:11 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-impact-of-psychosocial-working-conditions-on-health-in-older-age Hi Kuan-Yu Pan, PhD-student at the Division of Aging Research Center. On 5 June you will defend your thesis ”Impact of psychosocial working conditions on health in older age”, what's the main focus of the thesis? Thu, 23 May 2019 15:43:26 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-participation-in-everyday-life-after-stroke Hi Martha Gustavsson, PhD-student at the Division of Occupational Therapy. On 29 May you will defend your thesis ”Participation in everyday life after stroke: Development and evaluation of F@ce – a team-based, person-centred rehabilitation intervention supported by Information and Communication Technology”, what's the main focus of the thesis? Thu, 23 May 2019 15:03:57 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-impact-of-cardiovascular-and-neuropsychiatric-multimorbidity-on-older-adults-health Tue, 30 Apr 2019 09:00:25 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-person-centered-care-supported-by-an-interactive-app-for-patients-with-pancreatic-cancer-following-surgery Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:52:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-the-interplay-between-mitochondria-endoplasmic-reticulum-contacts-and-alzheimers-disease Fri, 22 Mar 2019 10:50:29 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-every-coin-has-two-sides-the-challenge-of-addressing-inappropriate-prescribing-in-older-patients-in-primary-care Tue, 19 Mar 2019 10:07:42 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-working-life-in-people-with-multiple-sclerosis Tue, 05 Mar 2019 15:39:07 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-causal-effects-of-education-on-cognition-how-do-we-generate-evidence Wed, 27 Feb 2019 09:52:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-return-to-work-exploring-paths-toward-work-after-spinal-cord-injury-and-designing-a-rehabilitation-intervention Tue, 26 Feb 2019 17:12:44 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-shows-high-burden-of-low-back-pain-on-both-patient-and-society-and-presents-cost-effective-solutions Hi there Gylfi Ólafsson! You recently defended your thesis "Health economic aspects of low back pain" at the Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics. What is it about?​​​​​​​ Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:51:44 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-patient-experiences-and-the-influence-on-health-literacy-and-self-care-using-mhealth-to-manage-symptoms-during-radiotherapy-for-prostate-cancer Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:32:06 +0100 https://news.ki.se/sophie-gaber-is-the-new-chair-of-the-phd-council-at-nvs Thu, 01 Nov 2018 15:01:27 +0100 https://news.ki.se/conference-on-global-health-gathers-researchers-and-students-from-the-countrys-institutes-of-higher-learning Mon, 16 Apr 2018 13:43:20 +0200 https://news.ki.se/biological-effects-and-therapeutic-potential-of-ngf-in-alzheimers Thu, 23 Feb 2017 16:26:23 +0100 https://news.ki.se/assault-is-the-most-common-cause-of-traumatic-spinal-cord-injury-in-south-africa Thu, 19 May 2016 14:11:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/involvement-in-rehabilitation-makes-the-way-back-to-everyday-life-after-a-stroke-easier Thu, 17 Mar 2016 12:18:28 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-app-will-help-patients-with-rheumatoid-arthritis-to-everyday-physical-activity This spring the first version of the mHealth service tRAppen will be released. It is hoped that it will provide patients with better opportunity to take responsibility for and affect their health positively. The development of tRAppen is described in a thesis who Åsa Revenäs, physiotherapist and PhD at the Division of Physiotherapy, defended on the 5th of February 2016. Mon, 25 Jan 2016 10:15:18 +0100