Dimitris N. Chorafas Prize

The Prize (USD 10.000) is meant to reward pre-graduate scientific contributions within the doctoral education.

The prize will be awarded at the Installation Ceremony of Karolinska Institutet.

Xinxin Luo_Photo Shiliang Guo
Xinxin Luo_Photo Shiliang Guo Photo: Shiliang Guo

Prize winner 2025 - Xinxin Luo

Xinxin Luo at the Department of Medicine, Solna is awarded the prize for her thesis, The role of Liver X Receptor (LXR) in intestinal inflammation and mucosal healing

Prize motivation:
“For her groundbreaking research contributions that comprehensively explore the intricate relationship between inflammation, tissue damage and repair mechanisms within the intestinal environment. Xinxin Luo has demonstrated scientific excellence through production of impressive publications, demonstrating originality and innovation in methodology development, as well as effective interdisciplinary scientific collaborations. Her doctoral research is testament to the inherent qualities of an exceptional early-career scientist, and outlines targeted therapeutic strategies that could significantly improve related intestinal disorders outcomes.”

News article about the winner. 

About the Dimitris N. Chorafas Prize

The Dimitris N. Chorafas Foundation was founded in 1992 and since 1996 the Foundation has a collaboration with 23 partner universities, including Karolinska Institutet. The subject area ‘medical science’ focuses on new PhD holders or doctoral students who are in the final phase of their doctoral work. The candidate should not have reached the age of 32 years at the time he/she is nominated to the prize.

The prize will be awarded at the Installation Ceremony of Karolinska Institutet.

Content reviewer:
Kia Olsson
09-09-2025