Published: 24-03-2026 15:13 | Updated: 24-03-2026 16:36
Ulf Hedin was one of the recipients at Queen Silvia’s award ceremony
Award ceremony March 19, 2026
Photo: Fru Bergkvist
On 19 March, HM The Queen presented research grants from the King Gustaf V and Queen Victoria Freemason Foundation, which supports research on ageing in the areas of neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and nursing research.
For the fifth consecutive year, Ulf Hedin from the Vascular Surgery group received funding from the foundation for his project on precision medicine in stroke prevention.
The ceremony, held at the Bååtska Palace in Stockholm, included the presentation of diplomas to 25 researchers in geriatrics and the event concluded with a lecture by Professor Ulf Hedin, who presented his research on the risks of heart attack and stroke.