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Thesis on hyper- and hypothyroidism
8+ hour, 5+ min ago (205+ words) Most people with thyroid disease are helped by established treatments, but not all. In his thesis, Fredric Hedberg studied treatments that are used when standard treatment is not enough for hyper- and hypothyroidism; iodine solution (Lugol) and combination treatment with…...
KI consolidator grant enables new approach to multimorbidity and ageing
9+ hour, 28+ min ago (464+ words) Why do some people, though not all, develop several long-term illnesses and functional impairments as they get older? A new research project at Karolinska Institutet aims to find answers by looking at ageing as a connected whole, rather than a…...
Explore your future " new mentorship programme for KI students
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (315+ words) Are you a student at KI and curious about the opportunities your education can lead to? In this new mentoring programme, you will be matched with a KI alumni who will share their experiences and reflect with you on possible…...
Nordic Hackathon 2026 - Coordinated Care, Interoperability and EHDS
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (105+ words) The Nordic Hackathon 2026 returns as a creative hub for developing innovative, interoperable solutions in health and social care. Organized by Health Data Sweden (HDS) partners Stockholms universitet and Karolinska Institutet, this event brings together experts across disciplines to address challenges…...
New doctoral research examines health and support needs among older informal caregivers
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (318+ words) Many older adults in Sweden help care for partners, relatives or friends, but those who provide the most intensive support often face challenges that affect their own health. This is shown in new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet. "The main…...
New visiting professor at KI to advance medical education research
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (637+ words) Professor Brian Hodges, already a familiar face at KI, has in recent years explored the potential influence of AI on medical education and assessment methods for students. In his new role as a visiting professor, he will contribute to a…...
Career webinar - The Future of Job Search
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (209+ words) Learn more about AI and the trends that are changing how people find jobs and how jobs find people. Expect honest speculation, practical takeaways, and a few uncomfortable questions during this important career webinar with Erik Fors-Andr'e from Go Monday!...
Workshop on Self Leadership: developing an effective strategy for a healthy and productive scientific career
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (154+ words) This workshop aims to empower participants with tools that allow them to master self-leadership skills related to time management, emotional regulation and decision making. This is designed to be a capacity-building training that includes individual and group exercises, and where…...
Minister Anna Tenje visits KI's new Centre for return to work
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (364+ words) On Wednesday 25 March, Minister for Older People and Social Security Anna Tenje visited Liljeholmen's University Health Centre to learn about the work of the newly formed Stockholm Centre for return to work. The centre is led by Theo Bodin, associate…...
New doctoral thesis maps how tissue stiffness regulates the behaviour of breast cancer cells
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (369+ words) Feifei Yan from the Integrative Cardiovascular, Cancer and Ageing Research unit (ICCA), at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge (Med H), defends her thesis titled "Matrix rigidity control of breast cancer cell malignancy", on 10 April 2026. Main supervisor is Staffan Str'mblad. Our bodies…...