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Karolinska Institutet

Public Medical university

Karolinska Institutet is one of the world´s leading medical universities. Our mission is to contribute to the improvement of human health through research and education.

Karolinska Institutet accounts for over 40 per cent of the medical academic research conducted in Sweden and offers the country´s broadest range of education in medicine and health sciences.

Since 1901 the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet has selected the Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine.

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Details last updated 07-Nov-2019

People at Karolinska Institutet

Alicja Wolk

Professor of Nutritional Epidemiology at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm

Maurice Michel

Assistant professor at karolinska institutet

Felicia Lindberg

Research news editor at Karolinska Institutet

Katarina Le Blanc

Professor of Clinical Stem Cell Research at the Karolinska Institute

Christian Riedel

Group Leader at Karolinska Institutet.

Henrik Stranneheim

Clinical researcher at Karolinska Institutet

Sara Hägg

Associate Professor in Molecular Epidemiology at Karolinska Institutet.

Helene Rundqvist

Senior researcher at the Department of Laboratory Medicine, Karolinska Institutet

Pelle Lindqvist

Senior Lecturer at Karolinska Institutet.

Andreas Claesson

Associate professor at Center for Resuscitation Science at Karolinska Institute

Kenneth R. Chien

Professor of Cardiovascular Research at Karolinska Institutet.

Susanna Larsson

Senior Researcher and Associate Professor of Epidemiology.

Kirsty Spalding

Principal Investigator at Karolinska Institutet.

Karolinska Institutet News

Regular exercise improves brain health and delays dementia by 18 months

Regular exercise improves brain health and delays dementia by 18 months

The Guardian - 19-Nov-2024

Fitness reduces dementia risk by 35%, even for people with genetic risk factors

AI analysis identified unique gene as a key player in muscle ageing

AI analysis identified unique gene as a key player in muscle ageing

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) - 17-Oct-2024

Findings offer hope for future therapies targeting sarcopenia and muscle loss

Shape-shifting nanorobots selectively clear cancer cells in mice

Shape-shifting nanorobots selectively clear cancer cells in mice

BioTechniques - 08-Jul-2024

The system works by being activated in acidic tumour environments

Sleeplessness can make you feel 10 years older, study finds

Sleeplessness can make you feel 10 years older, study finds

New Scientist - 27-Mar-2024

Getting enough sleep is the secret to feeling younger and healthier

Hold onto your mugs, coffee lovers! Coffee may help burn fat and fight diabetes

Hold onto your mugs, coffee lovers! Coffee may help burn fat and fight diabetes

ScienceAlert - 07-Feb-2024

This finding adds to our understanding of how caffeine might impact our health

Drones deliver life-saving defibrillators faster than ambulances

Drones deliver life-saving defibrillators faster than ambulances

New Scientist - 22-Nov-2023

Drone technology could revolutionize emergency response & improve survival for cardiac arrest patients

Red meat consumption is linked to both health benefits and risks

Red meat consumption is linked to both health benefits and risks

Live Forever Club - 10-Nov-2023

Moderate your intake and choose lean cuts and unprocessed options

New brain atlas reveals thousands of previously unknown cell types

New brain atlas reveals thousands of previously unknown cell types

New Scientist - 12-Oct-2023

Could lead to new insights into neurological and mental health conditions

Largest centenarian blood study identifies key factors for long life

Largest centenarian blood study identifies key factors for long life

Independent - 10-Oct-2023

Lower levels of glucose, creatinine, and uric acid linked to increased longevity

Antioxidants may not be as beneficial for cancer patients as previously thought

Antioxidants may not be as beneficial for cancer patients as previously thought

Karolinska Institutet - 31-Aug-2023

Study in mice finds that antioxidants stimulate the growth of cancer tumours

Improving protein function could lead to new treatments for diseases

Improving protein function could lead to new treatments for diseases

Karolinska Institutet - 23-Jun-2022

This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for cancer and Alzheimer’s

Geography affects gut microbiome in healthspan and longevity

Geography affects gut microbiome in healthspan and longevity

Fight Aging! - 07-Jun-2021

One treatment does not fit all - diversified gut microbiota needs customizable medicine

Precise diagnosis with whole genome sequencing in healthcare setting

Precise diagnosis with whole genome sequencing in healthcare setting

Technology Networks - 17-Mar-2021

Over 1000 people with rare diseases were identified within 5 years of collaboration

Exercise could boost immune cells to help fight cancers

Exercise could boost immune cells to help fight cancers

ScienceAlert - 28-Oct-2020

Metabolites produced during exercise activate cancer-fighting T cells in mouse models

Longitudinal DNA methylation is influenced by genetic, environmental factors

Longitudinal DNA methylation is influenced by genetic, environmental factors

Longevity Technology - 03-Aug-2020

Decade-long studies of identical twins were able to reveal connections

Drones to deliver defibrillators for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in Sweden

Drones to deliver defibrillators for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in Sweden

MobiHealthNews - 19-May-2020

Immediate defibrillation is the key to surviving a sudden cardiac arrest

Stroke and heart disease risk high in insomniacs

Stroke and heart disease risk high in insomniacs

Independent - 19-Aug-2019

Up to 30% of the general population suffer from insomnia

AstraZeneca Partners For Stem Cell Cardiovascular Therapy

AstraZeneca Partners For Stem Cell Cardiovascular Therapy

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 07-May-2018

AstraZeneca will develop cardiovascular and catheter-based therapies. Using Procella Therapeutic...

Defibrillator drones to boost cardiac arrest survival

Defibrillator drones to boost cardiac arrest survival

Telegraph - 13-Jun-2017

Fully automated eight-rota machines can fly at up to 50mph and deliver heart-starting kit. Shoul...

Having children could increase your lifespan

Having children could increase your lifespan

Independent - 17-Mar-2017

Once you reach the age of 60, men and women live longer if they have at least one child. Based o...


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