Published: 23-03-2026 11:28 | Updated: 23-03-2026 11:36

The Swedish Cancer Society finances three research positions at MMK

Portrait of three researchers at MMK
Mirna Abraham-Nordling, Fredrik Jäderling and Christel Hedman Foto: n/a

The Swedish Cancer Foundation supports young researchers early in their careers by funding research positions that make it possible to combine clinical work with research. We congratulate Christel Hedman, Mirna Abraham-Nordling and Fredrik Jäderling who receive support from the Swedish Cancer Foundation in the 2026 call.

Research months

Fredrik Jäderling, research group Urology, receives SEK 1 305 000, research project "Prognostic features in magnetic resonance imaging in patients undergoing active surveillance in SPCG 17/PCASTT - a randomised multicentre study"

Mirna Abraham-Nordling, research group Colorectal Surgery, receives SEK 1 305 000, research project "Aspects of utilising Magnetic resonance imaging for predicting rectal cancer growth and postoperative complications" 

Junior Clinical Investigator Award 

Christel Hedman, research group Endocrine Surgery, receives Junior Clinical Investigator Award, SEK 2 685 000, research project "Cancer treatment in the end of life – do we stop it too late?".