https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/neurospark-the-neurotecheu-hackathon-2025 The NeurotechEU is gearing up for its annual hackathon! Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:48:11 +0200 https://news.ki.se/kick-off-with-a-new-cohort-of-doctoral-students-in-the-doctoral-school-in-health-sciences On September 2, we held a kick-off for the Doctoral School in Health Sciences (FiH) with 14 doctoral students, including eight from NVS and the rest from six other departments. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:05:33 +0200 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/thesis-on-survival-extrapolation-and-its-application-on-health-technology-assessment A new thesis from Karolinska Institutet focuses on advanced statistical methods to better predict long-term patient outcomes, supporting healthcare decision-making. The application focused on chronic myeloid leukemia with the goal to inform clinical and policy insights. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:59:17 +0200 https://news.ki.se/kib-podcast-open-science-and-why-it-matters-the-libraries-the-researchers-and-the-many-aspects-on-open-science In this episode we take a closer look at open science, why it matters, and how it can help us meet some of the major challenges facing research today. With growing concerns about research funding, especially recent cuts in the US that may affect core scientific infrastructure, the need for openness, collaboration, and resilient research practices has never been greater. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:13:15 +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/thesis-on-clinically-reliable-ai-for-prostate-cancer-pathology Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men globally. Diagnosing prostate cancer involves examining tissue samples under a microscope, a process that can be inconsistent and yield different results by different pathologists for the same sample, potentially affecting patient treatment. In some unclear cases, extra testing called immunohistochemistry (IHC) is used, but it adds cost, time, and lab work. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:42:53 +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/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/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/the-department-of-fyfa-turns-75 The Department of Physiology and Pharmacology celebrated 75 years since its royal inauguration on the Solna campus during 2024. But FyFa's history goes further back than that - and looks forward to many years of community and outstanding research and teaching. On 23 April, the department celebrates with a full day of lectures and a Dragons’ Den. Fri, 09 May 2025 11:05:59 +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-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/to-start-a-research-career-within-medicine-and-health This week, the third edition of the book “To start a research career within medicine and health” ("Att börja forska inom medicin och hälsa") is released. Author is Jonas F Ludvigsson, pediatrician and professor at the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics and the book is aimed at doctoral students and prospective researchers in medicine and health. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:39:30 +0200 https://news.ki.se/thesis-on-causes-of-neurodevelopmental-disorders The debate on nature versus nurture has never ceased, particularly in discussions about neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs) such as autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These lifelong conditions emerge in childhood, and while they mostly have genetic nature, environmental factors may play a role. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:58:27 +0100 https://news.ki.se/kib-podcast-new-episode-how-are-ki-students-using-ai-the-library-discusses In this episode of the KIB podcast we dig deeper into the academic perspective on AI: How do students use and reflect upon the use of AI in their studies – and how should they? • How can I use AI to support me in my learning process? • What’s happening to our brains? (Or to the intended learning outcome?) • Is it cheating if I ask “my friend Bob” the AI to write my essay? Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:08:49 +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/thesis-on-the-interplay-between-inflammatory-bowel-disease-and-kidney-diseases A new thesis from Karolinska Institutet aims to advance our understanding of the bidirectional relationship between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and chronic kidney diseases (CKD) through large-scale epidemiological studies utilizing real-world data. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:21:42 +0100 https://news.ki.se/neurotecheu-collaborative-award KI NeurotechEU steering group is pleased to announce the availability of limited competitive funds for KI faculty, staff and/or students to conduct collaborative interactions within the field of Neurotechnology. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:39:13 +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/aging-and-alzheimers-disease-investigating-drug-effects The geroscience hypothesis focuses on extending the healthy lifespan by targeting aging mechanisms. Recent advances in biomarkers for biological aging give rise to tools for measuring aging and assessing treatments. Alzheimer’s disease, a major health issue, may benefit from common drugs and early interventions. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:45:33 +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/novel-deep-learning-based-models-for-cancer-histopathology-image-analysis Histopathological evaluation of tumour specimens has long been essential in diagnosing breast cancer and guiding clinical decision-making. However, one of the key challenges in routine diagnostics include the inter-observer and inter-lab variabilities present in the assessment of prognostic markers that could lead to under- and over-treatment of patients. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:29:02 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-new-phd-course-sustainable-health-and-the-2030-agenda-is-planned-to-be-offered-again-in-fall-2025 Last month, Karolinska Institutet launched the first-ever Sustainable Health and the 2030 Agenda PhD course, organized by the Department of Global Public Health (GPH) and the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Health (CESH). Offered within the framework of the Doctoral Programme in Health Care Science (PUF-V), the course received incredible feedback and enthusiasm from participants. It is now planned to be offered again in Autumn 2025. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:39:37 +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/the-doctoral-course-sustainable-health-and-the-2030-agenda-has-started For the first time, the course 'Sustainable Health and Agenda 2030' is being offered here at KI. It is part of the Doctoral Programme in Health Care Science (PUF-V). Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:19:26 +0100 https://news.ki.se/chronic-kidney-disease-challenges-in-medication-safety One in ten adults in society suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), a disease characterized by progressive loss of kidney function. Altered kidney function can impact on the risk/benefit of many medications. People with advanced chronic kidney disease have to be careful about the medications they take because their kidneys don't work as well as they should. Some medications are not safe for them to take at all while others require dose adjustments or strict monitoring for safety. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:26:29 +0100 https://news.ki.se/gph-phd-students-exploered-the-treasures-of-the-hagstromer-library On a gray November day, a happy bunch of GPH PhD students visited the Hagströmer Library, KI’s world-class collection of historic medical literature chronicling the emergence of medicine and health sciences in Europe as they exist today. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:04:06 +0100 https://news.ki.se/insights-and-future-plans-from-recent-gph-phd-graduates At GPH, we currently have 115 doctoral students. Recently, three of our PhD students - Carl Otto Schell, Kritika Dixit, and Bakare Ayobami Adebayo, successfully completed their doctoral studies. In this section, they share their experiences as doctoral students at GPH, discuss their research, the challenges they faced, and their plans for future. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:13:22 +0100 https://news.ki.se/epidemiology-and-health-economics-in-gastrointestinal-diseases A new thesis from Karolinska Institutet shows the significant societal economic burdens posed by two chronic inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases; eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and microscopic colitis (MC). Both diseases cause long-term inflammation in the digestive system and can lead to additional health problems. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:33:44 +0100 https://news.ki.se/multiple-time-scales-with-flexible-parametric-survival-models A new thesis from Karolinska Institutet shows the effectiveness of flexible parametric survival models in modelling multiple time-scales, providing a robust tool for complex time-to-event data analysis. The models were tested in the context of myeloproliferative neoplasms, a group of chronic hematologic malignancies in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:52:44 +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/weighty-matters-disentangling-the-body-mass-index-metabolic-health-and-aging-connection-0 As global populations age and the prevalence of obesity and metabolic disorders rises, understanding the complex relationships between body mass index (BMI), metabolic health, and aging becomes increasingly critical. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:23:16 +0100 https://news.ki.se/reflections-on-neurotecheu-insights-from-supervisors-on-student-development Supervisors Michael Ratz and Kristiina Tammimies share how their students’ participation in NeurotechEU brought back tangible benefits and some exciting new possibilities. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:14:26 +0100 https://news.ki.se/statistical-and-computational-methods-for-analyzing-omics-data-and-predicting-drug-responses Recent advancements in high-throughput sequencing technologies have enabled researchers to harness valuable omics data, paving the way for precision medicine. This approach aims to enhance diagnosis and treatment by tailoring therapies to individual patients, moving away from traditional, subjective methods. However, analyzing omics data for effective treatment personalization remains challenging due to disease variability and data complexity. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:33:26 +0200 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-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/prostate-cancer-improving-detection-and-reducing-overtreatment Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in Sweden, with about 10,000 new cases diagnosed annually. Despite advancements in diagnostics and treatments, managing prostate cancer remains challenging due to its often silent progression and the complexities surrounding early detection. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:26:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/apply-for-funding-for-pedagogical-development-of-doctoral-courses-in-2025 The Course and Programme Committee (KPK) is now accepting applications for funding for activities aimed at pedagogical development of doctoral courses. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:21:28 +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/doctoral-student-and-supervisor-day-autumn-2024 Join us on 24 September 2024, at the World Trade Centre in Stockholm for the Doctoral Student and Supervisor Day, a day dedicated to co-creation, co-design, and participatory research. Engage with leading experts like Dr. Joanne Woodford and Dr. Elin Inge, delve into innovative homecare projects with Docent Ida Goliath and Dr. Sarah Wallcook, and discuss the crucial role of feedback with Dr. Lena Engqvist Boman. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:33:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/autism-in-young-adulthood Our understanding of autism has changed significantly in the past years. Previously viewed as a rare childhood disorder with a focus on deficits and pathology, autism is now recognized as a common, lifelong and heterogenous condition characterized by a broad spectrum of strengths and challenges. With increasing numbers of autistic adults and in particular females, a better understanding of autism in young adulthood for autistic females and males is warranted. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:08:26 +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/preventive-strategies-for-cervical-and-vaginal-cancer-do-they-work Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, and the third most common cause of death of cancer in women. In 2022, the incidence was estimated to 660 000 new cases and 350 000 deaths. In Sweden, around 450-550 new cases are diagnosed each year, and the incidence has been fairly stable since the 1980s. Fri, 24 May 2024 16:24:02 +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/ki-welcomes-government-investigation-rapid-action-is-needed-for-foreign-researchers Swedish Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for Education Mats Persson visited Karolinska Institutet on 8 April to present a forthcoming investigation about the opportunities for foreign citizens to work and study in Sweden. KI welcomes the investigation, whose mission is in line with previously expressed views by the university, however KI emphasizes that changes are urgent. Mon, 08 Apr 2024 15:54:01 +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/key-insights-from-statistical-modelling-of-cancer-patient-life-expectancy With the progress in treatment for most cancer types, there is a growing interest to understand the overall impact of a cancer diagnosis throughout the remaining lifespan. In addition to conventional survival probabilities, estimating Life Expectancy following cancer diagnosis and Loss in Life Expectancy for cancer patients in comparison to if they did not have cancer provides valuable insights into the societal burden of cancer. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:09:56 +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/thesis-on-vulnerability-to-suicide-among-students-and-people-with-bipolar-disorder Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in young persons in Sweden and globally. The last decades have seen an increasing proportion of the youth population engaging in university level education. The university period usually coincides with other important life events such as moving away from home. Early adulthood is furthermore a period when severe mental disorders, such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, may become symptomatic. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:02:23 +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/appeasing-the-wheezing-determinants-and-outcomes-of-respiratory-disease-in-childhood Asthma and cystic fibrosis are diseases which affect the lungs of children and adults. Previous research has shown that genetic and environmental factors during pregnancy and early childhood can contribute to the way children and young adults are affected by these lung diseases. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:00:07 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-phd-thesis-looks-beyond-survival-in-humanitarian-settings Beyond surviving after an injury comes living. To what extent a person is able to return to the life and independence previously enjoyed is an important aspect of recovery and rehabilitation is often a crucial factor in that. Nonetheless, it is a factor often overlooked in humanitarian settings and it is an area where more research is needed. Bérangère Gohy’s PhD thesis looks beyond survival, to how recovery is measured and what the patients’ road to regained independence looks like. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:34:38 +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/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/mental-illness-in-patients-with-chronic-kidney-disease Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects over 10% of adults worldwide. Mental health is an important yet under-recognized issue in patients with CKD. Depression is common and related to poor prognosis in CKD patients, but previous research has primarily focused on dialysis patients, leading to an insufficient understanding of depression in earlier stages of CKD. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:53:58 +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/genetic-epidemiology-of-depression-subgroups-and-suicide-attempts Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a common mental disorder, affecting around 20% of the population worldwide. Several causes that can lead to MDD, and patients display a wide range of symptoms as well as responses to treatments. This diversity makes it challenging to pinpoint the root causes, understand the underlying mechanisms, and tailor treatments effectively. Suicide is a pressing public health concern, impacting not only individuals living with MDD but also the general population. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:50:17 +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/genetic-and-environmental-factors-influencing-the-risk-and-course-of-eating-disorders Eating disorders are debilitating conditions characterized by dysregulated eating and/or weight-control behaviors leading to significant impairment of psychosocial functioning and/or physical health. Both environmental factors and variation in multiple genetic variants influence eating disorder etiology and maintenance. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:29:05 +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/genetics-and-biomarkers-of-frailty Frailty is an age-related state of physiological decline and is a strong predictor of disability and mortality. Researchers are trying to improve our understanding of the biology of frailty and to find ways of identifying frail older adults with the aim to improve individualized management of frailty. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 08:33:44 +0100 https://news.ki.se/potential-overtreatment-during-life-limiting-illness-and-end-of-life-in-older-adults A new thesis from Karolinska Institutet advocates end-of-life care that prioritizes the highest possible quality of life, avoids unnecessary or preventable risks and respects patient wishes. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:31:37 +0100 https://news.ki.se/dissertation-on-the-possibilities-of-ai-for-precision-diagnostics-of-tumour-tissue In recent years, there have been rapid advancements in the field of computational pathology, which refers to the application of computational methods in pathology workflows. Traditional pathology involves the study of diseases by examining tissues, organs, and bodily fluids. In computational pathology, digital pathology images are analyzed using computer algorithms to extract meaningful information. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:58:53 +0200 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/epidemiological-studies-on-breast-cancer-risk-factors-and-screening A new thesis from Karolinska Institutet focuses on cancer prevention by investigating the factors and outcomes associated with false-positive mammography recalls, a fairly common event where women are called back for additional tests after an initial screening, but no cancer is detected during the follow-up. A second aim of the thesis was to further our understanding of the association between breast cancer risk factors in women and cancer risk among their relatives, particularly sisters. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:10:29 +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/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/comorbidity-between-neurodevelopmental-disorders-and-childhood-onset-type-1-diabetes Childhood-onset type 1 diabetes (onset Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:56:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/epidemiological-aspects-of-type-1-diabetes-early-life-origins-childhood-comorbidities-and-adult-outcomes Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease, often with onset during childhood, that requires lifelong insulin therapy due to the loss of pancreatic beta-cells. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:00:39 +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/the-general-factor-of-psychopathology-precursors-and-consequences It is quite common that individuals who have one psychiatric condition, also qualify for other psychiatric conditions. This observation questions the conventional belief that different diagnoses are independent, and instead implies the possibility of a set of factors that increases risks for several types of mental health problems. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:08:25 +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/prognosis-of-nasopharyngeal-carcinoma Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a type of cancer that occurs in the nasopharynx, which is located behind the nose and above the back of the throat. NPC has a geographically skewed distribution worldwide, with high incidence rates in East and Southeast Asia. NPC is difficult to detect early, and treatment usually involves radiation therapy, chemotherapy or a combination of the two. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:19:02 +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/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/beyond-mammography-complementary-methods-in-breast-imaging Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and the likelihood of surviving the disease is higher if the cancer is detected early and the tumour is relatively small and not very aggressive. Tue, 09 May 2023 09:35:51 +0200 https://news.ki.se/adjuvant-hormone-therapy-in-breast-cancer-patients-why-do-women-discontinue-treatment-and-what-are-the-consequences Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women and many women are being treated to prevent the cancer from returning, for example with adjuvant hormone therapy. This therapy is prescribed as a once-a-day pill for estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer patients (around 80% of all cases) for a duration of at least five years. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:46:26 +0200 https://news.ki.se/prediction-driven-decision-rules-randomized-control-study-design-and-survival-analysis Predictions are becoming more and more a part of our lives, and they are becoming increasingly useful in medical science as the science evolves. Increased understanding of disease and its treatments allows us to use predictions based on predictive biomarker signatures to optimize treatment outcomes for increasingly specific subject groups. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:20:16 +0200 https://news.ki.se/method-development-for-analyzing-omics-data-to-study-complex-diseases In a new thesis from Karolinska Institutet, the focus was on the use of multiomics data in the discovery of disease signatures. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:02:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/development-and-application-of-statistical-models-in-cancer-epidemiology Competing risks and multi-state models allow us to study complex disease settings and answer composite research questions and should be used more widely in epidemiology. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:19:16 +0100 https://news.ki.se/register-based-studies-of-sex-steroid-hormones-and-psychiatric-disorders The interplay between sex steroid hormones, psychiatric- and neurodevelopmental disorders and adverse behavioral outcomes is in focus in a new thesis from Karolinska Institutet. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 14:23:22 +0100 https://news.ki.se/epidemiological-studies-on-frailty-and-its-associations-with-mortality-dementia-and-polypharmacy Frailty can be defined as an aging-related syndrome of physiological decline, characterized by marked vulnerability to adverse health outcomes. It is becoming an important public health concern as the aging population increases. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:31:36 +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/adhd-from-childhood-into-adulthood-and-older-age Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by developmentally inappropriate levels of inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Symptoms of ADHD often persist into adulthood and psychiatric comorbidities as well as adverse somatic outcomes can emerge across the lifespan. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:18:32 +0100 https://news.ki.se/prostate-cancer-management-towards-personalization-with-ai-assisted-pathology-and-improved-active-surveillance Prostate cancer is a major global health concern and is the most common cancer-related cause of death in Sweden. Prostate cancer screening using PSA reduces prostate cancer mortality but also leads to significant overdiagnosis and overtreatment of low-risk cancers. The pathological evaluation of prostate biopsies determines the therapeutic course of treatment for prostate cancer patients. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:07:53 +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/prostate-cancer-testing-in-sweden-a-study-on-cost-and-effectiveness Prostate cancer constitutes an essential public health issue, as it is a major cause of male deaths. Early detection through an organised testing program with the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and systematic biopsy is not in place in most countries due to the risk of over-diagnosis and over-treatment of low-risk cancers. Now there are two proposed approaches to tackle this problem; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and the serum-based reflex test “Stockholm3”. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:06:23 +0100 https://news.ki.se/developing-artificial-intelligence-tools-for-breast-cancer-precision-pathology Breast cancer is the most common cancer type in women globally, but there is a continuous decline in mortality rates. A partial explanation for this may be that effective treatments are being developed for subgroups of breast cancer patients. It is still challenging to optimise treatment plans for every individual. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:17:42 +0100 https://news.ki.se/mattias-schedwin-and-kevin-baker-report-from-astmh-2022-in-seattle The world's biggest community for tropical medicine and global health, the American Society for Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (ASTMH), had its annual meeting between the 30th of October and November 3rd in Seattle, USA. Global Child Health and SDG research team members Mattias Schedwin and Kevin Baker that participated and were selected to present their research, share their experiences and thoughts from the conference. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:56:41 +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/epidemiology-prevention-and-control-of-hepatitis-a-virus-infection-in-the-european-union Hepatitis A is an acute liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV) and transmitted via the faecal-oral route through person-to-person transmission, contaminated food or water. While hepatitis A infection is mostly asymptomatic in children, the frequency and severity of symptoms increases with age, with the elderly and patients with other liver disease at risk of hospitalisation, acute liver failure and death. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:47:02 +0200 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/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/gastroesophageal-reflux-disease-and-esophageal-cancer Esophageal cancer is the seventh most common cancer world-wide and a lethal malignancy causing a considerably high number of deaths. There is currently no promising method for prevention, early detection, or screening of esophageal cancer so most patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage, which is associated with a poor prognosis. Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:16:43 +0200 https://news.ki.se/infertility-and-assisted-reproductive-techniques In a new thesis from the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Chen Wang used nationwide Swedish register data to assess the long-term health of children conceived with assisted reproductive techniques (ART) and attempted to develop prediction models of pregnancy complications among women undergoing ART. Thu, 18 Aug 2022 13:39:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/annachiara-malin-igra-what-happens-with-the-future-health-of-children-exposed-to-toxic-metals Annachiara Malin Igra researches the health effects of early-life metal exposure in children in Bangladesh. Her research provides important evidence that growth, bone health and pubertal development of children can be negatively affected by cadmium from food at exposure levels relevant for millions of children around the world. Now she wants to see a new risk assessment for metal exposure where child health is included. Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:50:22 +0200 https://news.ki.se/machine-learning-methods-for-precision-medicine In precision medicine, predicting the risk of an event during a specific period may help, for example, to identify patients that need early preventive treatment. Modern machine learning (ML) techniques are therefore ideal for building these predictions. Fri, 01 Jul 2022 14:10:18 +0200 https://news.ki.se/meet-new-phd-student-andre-thunberg-and-his-research-on-management-of-severe-paediatric-illness-in-malawi In March 2022, André Thunberg had his ISP seminar at the Department of Global Public Health. His research focuses on the prevalence and management of severe paediatric illness in Malawi. Besides his doctoral studies, André also works at Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital as a resident doctor. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:17:40 +0200 https://news.ki.se/end-stage-liver-disease-in-ghana-a-clinical-epidemiological-study End-stage liver disease (ESLD), including advanced liver cirrhosis and primary liver cancer, is the final stage of long-standing injury to the liver due to risk factors such as chronic viral hepatitis and alcoholic liver disease. There is a high disease burden and mortality globally, especially in sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries such as Ghana, where the primary cause of HCC and cirrhosis is infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV). Fri, 10 Jun 2022 15:24:19 +0200 https://news.ki.se/daniel-hellden-phd-student-on-the-role-of-the-sdgs-in-cambodia-and-the-impact-of-non-health-sector-determinants-on-child-health Friday May 20, doctoral student Daniel Helldén had his halftime seminar at the Department of Global Public Health. Using a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Synergies Approach and interviews with stakeholders, Daniel aims to investigate the views and perceptions on the linkages between SDGs, different sectors and child health in Cambodia. Through machine learning, he also investigates non-health risk factors of morbidity from infectious diseases. Tue, 31 May 2022 11:05:39 +0200 https://news.ki.se/epidemiology-of-microscopic-colitis-risk-of-associated-disorders-and-death Microscopic colitis is the most recently recognized inflammatory condition of the large intestine in which abnormal reactions of the immune system cause inflammation of the inner lining of the colon. At present, more than 10,000 people in Sweden are estimated to be living with the disease. Previously, insufficient awareness and knowledge of microscopic colitis have led to underdiagnosis of the disorder, leaving patients untreated. Tue, 24 May 2022 08:58:21 +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/breast-cancer-natural-history-models-and-risk-prediction-in-mammography-screening-cohorts In a new thesis, Rickard Strandberg, PhD student at the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, lays the foundations for a new natural history model for breast cancer. By taking advantage of available detailed screening cohorts, Rickard’s work includes three diverse applications of this model. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:48:52 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-gut-brain-axis-in-parkinsons-disease Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive and complex disorder that affects multiple parts of the brain but also other organ systems. Symptoms start gradually, sometimes with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. Tremor is common, and the disorder also commonly causes stiffness and slowing of movements. More than 10 million people worldwide are living with PD and the incidence increases dramatically with age. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:35:06 +0100 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/vanda-amado-phd-student-in-the-injuries-social-aetiology-and-consequences-isac-group-on-paediatric-injury-care-in-mozambique On the 3rd of March, doctoral student Vanda had her half-time seminar online via Zoom and in Widerströmska huset. Vanda is a Mozambican healthcare practitioner specialising as a pediatric surgeon in Spain and is now using her experiences from clinical work into research in her thesis titled: ‘Acute pediatric injury in a low-resource African setting during the COVID-19 pandemic: Insight on injury epidemiology and care from the largest hospitals of Mozambique’ Tue, 01 Mar 2022 14:40:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/depression-in-youth-and-adults-origin-outcomes-and-relation-to-other-diseases Depression is a common and serious mental health condition. It causes a wide variety of symptoms, such as feeling hopeless and sad, and losing interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities. To be diagnosed with depression, symptoms must last for at least two consecutive weeks. At its worst, this mental condition can lead to suicide. It is a worldwide psychiatric illness with a wide range of ages of onset, and it occurs about twice as often in women than men. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:23:40 +0100 https://news.ki.se/development-of-psychiatric-disorders-and-adverse-behaviors-from-context-to-prediction It is estimated that more than 10% of the world’s population live with a psychiatric disorder, with significant impacts on health as well as major social, human rights and economic consequences in all countries of the world. Tue, 08 Feb 2022 13:06:32 +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/inflammatory-bowel-disease-incidence-and-treatment Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with its two main disease entities Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is a chronic and relapsing inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The highest prevalence of IBD is found in the Western world, and the lowest in developing countries. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:15:14 +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/behavioural-outcomes-of-antidepressant-treatment Mood and anxiety disorders are some of the biggest contributors to morbidity worldwide, and may be lethal. Appropriate treatment is therefore paramount and antidepressants is the first choice of pharmacological treatment for these disorders, with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) as the most common type in the Western world. Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:02:38 +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/schizophrenia-and-eating-disorders-genetic-correlations-illuminated Schizophrenia and eating disorders (EDs) are complex traits with considerable somatic and psychiatric morbidity, affecting 0.4-1% and 9% of the population, respectively. Risk for both is predominantly from genetic sources – 64-81% for schizophrenia and 41-83% for EDs. Despite distinct diagnostic criteria and few common symptoms, significant genetic correlations between schizophrenia and anorexia nervosa (AN) have been identified in several recent genomic studies. Tue, 11 Jan 2022 16:12:21 +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/safety-and-effectiveness-of-medications-and-kidney-function Kidney function plays an important role in drug safety and effectiveness. As many medications are excreted by the kidneys, patients with reduced kidney function are at a higher risk of toxic drug levels. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been recognized as a leading public health problem worldwide with a global estimated prevalence over 9%. Fri, 03 Dec 2021 16:20:54 +0100 https://news.ki.se/pancreatic-cancer-etiology-and-early-detection Pancreatic cancer forms in the cells of the pancreas, an organ in the abdomen that releases enzymes that aid digestion and produces hormones that help manage our blood sugar levels. Pancreatic cancer is a rare disease with poor survival – it causes some 466 000 deaths internationally per year. The number of cases is increasing and the prognosis is that this disease will become the 8th most common cause of cancer deaths by 2040. Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:41:32 +0100 https://news.ki.se/focus-on-nasopharyngeal-carcinoma Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, NPC, is a rare tumor of the head and neck, which originates in the nasopharynx at the very back of the nose. NPC has a particularly high incidence in southern China, Southeast Asia, and North and East Africa and is rare in the rest of the world. Little is known about its etiology but it is believed that genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) are involved. Mon, 01 Nov 2021 15:58:03 +0100 https://news.ki.se/biological-age-a-scale-of-aging There is a global trend of population aging and Xia Li has studied the phenomena from a molecular epidemiological point of view, with a focus on biological aging. As the number of elderly increases worldwide, there is a need for better data on assessment and prediction of aging risks independent of chronological age. This kind of data is needed together with genetic assessments in order to allow the use of precision medicine. Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:06:10 +0200 https://news.ki.se/nicolas-pejovic-wins-award-for-best-thesis Dr Nicolas Pejovic has been awarded this year’s Rolf Zetterstöm prize for best thesis in pediatrics. The award was presented at Karolinska Institutet during Barnveckan. In his doctoral thesis No cry at birth. Neaonatal resuscitation in low resource setting: role of the laryngeal mask airway, Dr Pejovic investigates how midwives in low-resource settings could safely resuscitate newborns more effectively using a laryngeal mask instead of a conventional facemask. Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:27:42 +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/improved-statistical-methods-for-high-throughput-omics-data-analysis High-throughput omics technology has revolutionized biological and biomedical research and large volumes of omics data have been produced. For this, computational tools to manage and analyze the omics data have been developed and there are big challenges in how to process and interpret the omics data in the best way. Wenjiang Deng has worked to develop novel statistical methodologies and algorithms for omics data analysis, using both simulated and real cancer data to test the methods. Wed, 25 Aug 2021 13:43:29 +0200 https://news.ki.se/adhd-during-adolescence-to-early-adulthood-effect-on-education-and-future-occupation Andreas Jangmo has looked at Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which is a common childhood-onset developmental disorder in some 5-7% of all children, to find out more about the outcomes later in life. He has focused on school performance and occupational outcomes. He has also studied how school performance is affected by pharmacological treatment, and how educational attainment (e.g., university completion) affects occupational outcomes. Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:07:19 +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/a-get-together-for-doctoral-students-within-health-and-health-care-sciences-on-october-7-2021 Here you will find some pictures from the get-together for doctoral students within health and health care sciences on October 7, 2021 organized by PUF-V and FiH. The purpose of the day was that the doctoral students and the supervisors would meet. Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:38:14 +0200 https://news.ki.se/virtual-journal-club Background For PhD students it is fundamental to improve their reading skills and gain practice in critiquing and appraising research. One common method used for enhancing skills in interpreting research data is participating in journal clubs. Virtual journal clubs can be a safe space where PhD students can improve their presentation and communication skills, they can expand their professional network and practice the skills of interpreting research data. Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:48:29 +0200 https://news.ki.se/workshop-doctoral-programme-in-health-care-science-puf-v-applied-survey-methodology-from-design-to-analysis When should a questionnaire be used for data collection? What are the steps included in the development of a questionnaire? What type of questions can be included in a questionnaire? How does one formulate effective questions? How does one design rating scales? How does one avoid common mistakes when developing a questionnaire? Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:56:17 +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/childrens-prenatal-growth-mostly-unaffected-by-mothers-stress-levels There are many factors influencing fetal growth – genetic, nutritional, environmental, uteroplacental, and fetal factors. In a new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet, the aim was to further the understanding of the consequences of stress and smoking during pregnancy, the causes of intrauterine growth and asthma as well as the consequences of asthma on school performance and to explore explanations of observed associations. Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:57:50 +0100 https://news.ki.se/diabetes-fridays-new-webinar-series SRP Diabetes organize a new webinar series - "Diabetes Fridays" with internationally recognized speakers in the area of diabetes and metabolism, often in combination with a talk by a researcher from KI or UmU on a similar topic as the external guest. Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:16:56 +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-the-relation-between-aging-dopamine-regulating-genes-and-neurocognition Hi Xin Li, PhD student at the Aging Research Center (NVS). On October 28 you will defend your thesis “The relation between aging, dopamine-regulating genes, and neurocognition”. What’s the main focus of the thesis? Wed, 21 Oct 2020 14:46:12 +0200 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/new-thesis-about-understanding-preclinical-dementia Hi Nicola Payton, PhD student at the Aging Research Center (NVS). On October 8 you will defend your thesis “Understanding preclinical dementia: Early detection of dementia through cognitive and biological markers”. What’s the main focus of the thesis? Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:22:21 +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/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/new-thesis-about-how-we-quantify-neurodegeneration-evident-on-medical-images Gustav Mårtensson, PhD-student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics. On May 15, 2020 you will defend your thesis "Quantifying neurodegeneration from medical images with machine learning and graph theory", what's the main focus of the thesis? Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:37:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-drug-discovery-targeting-non-amyloid-pathways-in-alzheimers-disease Märta Dahlström, PhD-student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics. On April 30, 2020 you will defend your thesis: "Drug discovery targeting non-amyloid pathways in Alzheimer’s disease", what's the main focus of the thesis? Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:28:41 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-what-oral-health-and-olfactory-function-can-tell-us-about-cognitive-ageing Christina Dintica, PhD-student at the Division of Aging Research Center. On May 8, 2020 you will defend your thesis: "Oral health & olfactory function : what can they tell us about cognitive ageing?", what's the main focus of the thesis? Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:42:36 +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/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/socioeconomic-inequalities-and-cardiovascular-disease-in-sweden In her thesis, Ninoa Malki concludes that socioeconomic differences are associated with both incidence and mortality of cardiovascular disease in Sweden. Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:45:32 +0100 https://news.ki.se/antibiotic-prescribing-by-general-practitioners-in-malta-is-high-and-impacted-by-numerous-factors Hi there Erika Saliba Gustafsson, doctoral student at the Department of Global Public Health at Karolinska Institutet. On Monday 2 March you will defend your thesis. Tell us, what is your thesis about? Tue, 25 Feb 2020 09:13:23 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-patient-safety-in-primary-and-emergency-care-1 Hi Rita Fernholm, PhD-student at the Division of Family Medicine and Primary care. On March 9 you will defend your thesis ”Patient safety in primary and emergency care”, what's the main focus of the thesis? Fri, 21 Feb 2020 14:58:11 +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/more-work-needs-to-be-done-to-ensure-that-better-pneumonia-diagnostics-aids-are-developed-and-launched-to-frontline-health-workers Hi there Kevin Baker, doctoral student at the Department of Public Health Sciences at Karolinska Institutet. Today Friday 20 September you will defend your thesis. Tell us, what is the main focus of your thesis? Fri, 20 Sep 2019 08:11:32 +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/early-contact-with-needle-exchange-programme-reduces-hepatitis-c-infection People who inject drugs and who are female, homeless or amphetamine users often share needles and syringes, and consequently run a higher risk of infection hepatitis C virus infection that affect the liver. However, as a new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet demonstrates, early contact with a needle-exchange programme can have a protective effect. Mon, 03 Jun 2019 14:02:39 +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/springs-conferment-ceremony-something-of-a-record-breaker This spring’s conferment ceremony at Karolinska Institutet was something of a record-breaker. As many as 157 new doctors of medical science received their hat and diploma in Stockholm City Hall before being given a cannon salute in celebration of their having earned the highest academic degree. Tue, 14 May 2019 11:14:19 +0200 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/his-doctoral-thesis-covers-the-discontinued-biobank-initiative Doctoral student Anthony Larsson will defend his doctoral thesis on 12 December 2018 at Karolinska Institutet. The thesis covers the fate of biobank initiative BBMRI.se, which was ultimately discontinued by the Swedish Research Council following an investigation. In his thesis, Anthony Larsson describes why the initiative failed. However, his work began on completely different premises. Tue, 11 Dec 2018 14:30:05 +0100