https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/newly-found-immune-cells-link-strep-throat-to-psoriasis A common strep throat infection can trigger guttate psoriasis by altering the behaviour of key immune cells, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in eBioMedicine. The findings suggest how an infection can lead to sudden skin inflammation, particularly in children and young adults. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:15:13 +0100 https://news.ki.se/mitochondrial-rna-may-contribute-to-improved-wound-healing-in-diabetes Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified a circular RNA in mitochondria that plays an important role in the healing of chronic wounds. The study is published in Advanced Science. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:14:24 +0100 https://news.ki.se/mona-stahle-receives-the-sven-hellerstrom-medal-for-research-in-dermatology Professor Mona Ståhle has been awarded the Sven Hellerström Medal by the Swedish Society of Medicine for her significant contributions to dermatological research. The award committee highlights how, over four decades, she has been a visionary leader at Karolinska Institutet, particularly in psoriasis research, and has educated an entire generation of clinician-scientists in Sweden Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:21:20 +0100 https://news.ki.se/emma-johansson-awarded-prize-for-outstanding-dermatological-research Emma Johansson, Senior Consultant and Associate Professor at Karolinska Institutet, has been awarded the Ellis and Ivar Janzon Prize 2025 by the Swedish Society of Medicine. The prize recognizes scientific excellence in the fields of dermatology and venereology and will be presented at the society’s annual ceremony on 21 October 2025. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:37:53 +0200 https://news.ki.se/long-partnership-with-johnson-johnson-paves-way-for-therapies-of-the-future The partnership between Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (J&J) and Karolinska Institutet (KI) marks this year a decade of joint initiatives for promoting the development of tomorrow’s therapies. This long-standing collaboration between industry and academy has given rise to significant scientific advances in several fields of medicine. Mon, 19 May 2025 13:32:10 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-discovery-about-circular-rna-and-wound-healing Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified a new mechanism where circular RNA plays a crucial role in wound healing, which could lead to new therapies to improve wound healing and reduce scarring. The study was published in Advanced Science. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:36:59 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-study-reveals-new-insights-into-wound-healing A new study from Karolinska Institutet maps the cellular and molecular dynamics of human wound healing in exceptional detail. The study was published in Cell Stem Cell. Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:28:03 +0100 https://news.ki.se/self-guided-online-treatment-helps-with-atopic-eczema A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that self-guided cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) online is as effective as psychologist-led internet-based CBT in reducing the symptoms of atopic eczema. The results, which are published in the highly ranked journal JAMA Dermatology, can lead to improved access to treatment for patients and reduce the burden on healthcare. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:26:30 +0100 https://news.ki.se/researching-how-a-virus-affects-aggressive-skin-cancer Merkel cell carcinoma is an aggressive and often fatal form of skin cancer. Weng-Onn Lui intends to find out how the Merkel cell polyomavirus influences tumour growth and the development of treatment resistance. Meet one of the new professors of Karolinska Institutet who will participate in this year's installation ceremony at Aula Medica on 3 October. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:00:13 +0200 https://news.ki.se/researching-the-mechanisms-driving-chronic-inflammatory-skin-disease A third of the Swedish population lives with a chronic inflammatory skin disease, such as psoriasis, eczema and vitiligo. Liv Eidsmo is mapping the skin’s T cells to better understand why the diseases often recur at the same place. Meet one of the new professors of Karolinska Institutet who will participate in this year's installation ceremony at Aula Medica on 3 October. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:00:09 +0200 https://news.ki.se/memory-killer-cells-can-improve-survival-for-melanoma-patients Our skin contains specialised long-lived killer cells that protect against intruders. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and the University of Copenhagen have now identified how these cells are formed, and shown that high levels of memory killer cells in cancer tissue correlate with a better survival rate in people with melanoma. The study is published in the journal Immunity. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 17:00:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/maria-bradley-receives-the-medicine-doctor-axel-hirsch-prize-2023 KI Professor Maria Bradley is awarded the Medicine Doctor Axel Hirsch prize 2023 for her breadth of research and for her remarkable efforts in the field of atopic eczema. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:16:55 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-findings-on-potential-targets-for-treating-venous-ulcers Researchers at Karolinska Institutet present new insights into the role of small molecules, microRNAs, in skin wound healing. The study, published in the journal eLife, highlights possible future approaches for treating venous ulcers, a common type of chronic non-healing wounds. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:45:52 +0200 https://news.ki.se/good-results-with-online-cbt-for-atopic-eczema The common skin disease atopic eczema (AE) impacts heavily on the life quality and general health of sufferers. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have now evaluated its treatment with internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT). The study suggests that patients feel better after iCBT compared with a control group who received only traditional treatment. The results, which are published in JAMA Dermatology, might eventually make important care available to a large patient group. Wed, 19 May 2021 17:00:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/skin-moisturizers-failed-to-prevent-atopic-eczema-in-babies Babies regularly treated with bath oil and skin cream are no more protected from developing atopic eczema than other babies, according to a study at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the University of Oslo in Norway. Early complementary introduction of certain foods to breastfeeding also failed to reduce the presence of atopic eczema during the first 12 months. The findings are published in The Lancet. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:30:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/immune-cells-in-skin-kill-mrsa-bacteria-before-they-enter-the-body A type of immune cell called neutrophils could be responsible for controlling bacterial numbers of an antibiotic-resistant strain of Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on human skin before the bacteria get a chance to invade, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Cell Reports. The results could provide an explanation for why this superbug is only carried transiently by some people. Tue, 29 Oct 2019 11:11:53 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-moment-they-found-weaknesses-and-came-down-on-them-hard As a young researcher, Liv Eidsmo, was at first scared by the critical culture at her new workplace – since then she has learnt to appreciate it. Sat, 27 May 2017 15:28:11 +0200 https://news.ki.se/cytotoxic-immune-cell-in-sick-and-healthy-skin-a-key-to-understanding-vitiligo Mon, 20 Feb 2017 13:30:58 +0100 https://news.ki.se/how-a-particular-gene-protects-against-psoriasis Thu, 25 Aug 2016 15:33:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/hope-for-patients-with-chronic-wounds Tue, 30 Jun 2015 08:15:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/research-breakthrough-for-drugs-via-the-skin Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200