Cancer Research KI

Vinnova is investing in precision medicine and awarding grant funding to six innovation environments. Two of them are at Karolinska Institutet, and both focus on treating cancer. The aim of the grants is to fund efforts to bring greater precision to the diagnosis and treatment of common diseases.

Cancer Research KI (CRKI), the Karolinska Comprehensive Cancer Center (KCCC), and the Precision Medicine Center Karolinska (PMCK) held seminars on precision medicine during Almedalen Week 2024.

Theranostics Trial Center (TTC) at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital has received a significant grant of more than 15 million SEK from Vinnova to run a new project within precision medicine. By combining image-guided diagnostics and therapy with radioactively labelled targeted drugs, the project aims to revolutionize cancer treatment in Sweden. TTC is one of six new innovation environments receiving funding from Vinnova.

Professor Jonas Bergh receives the Grand Silver Medal for his world-leading and unique contributions to cancer research at Karolinska Institutet. The medal has been presented since 2010 to individuals who have made tremendous efforts to support the activities of KI and is recognized during the installation ceremony at Aula Medica on October 3.

Read about Karolinska CCC Day 2024, which took place on April 12 and focused on prevention.

From February 19th to 20th, 2024, Cancer Research KI hosted its first PI-Retreat, bringing together Principal Investigators (PIs) and group leaders engaged in cancer research at KI. The event aimed to foster extensive networking opportunities within the cancer research domain, broaden scientific perspectives, and catalyze collaborative efforts and funding ventures.

Cancer Research KI has awarded four projects the Translational Seed Funding Grant - 2023. 

The awarded projects represent novel collaborations between two scientists: in each case one from the field of basic cancer research and the other from the field of clinical cancer research.

The Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center (MCCCC) and Cancer Research Karolinska Institutet (CRKI) are pleased to announce the 2024 Request for Applications (RFA) within the areas of breast cancer, other solid tumors, and hematologic malignancies with a submission deadline of April 1, 2024.

Information for PI's/ Group Leaders attending the upcoming Cancer Research KI PI-Retreat, held on 19-20th of February 2024 at Djurönäset. 

We are looking for a PhD student at Karolinska Institute (KI) to take on the role of PhD Student Representative within Cancer Research KI (CRKI).

Details on the role and how to apply to it can be found here. 

Deadline for application: 23rd of December, 2023 

On the 25-26th of September 2023, Cancer researchers KI has organized the annual Cancer Research retreat celebrating the 20th anniversary of the retreat. The retreat hosted 260 participants including KI students, post-docs, clinical fellows, and supervisors with an interest in cancer research across KI.

Read more about it here. 

Congratulations to the recepients of Task Forces for Different Diagnoses, 2023! 

Cancer Research KI has awarded 10 networks with funding for joint activites, you can read more about the recipients here. 

In preparation for the re-accreditation according to the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI), a kick-off was held on 6 September at the Karolinska Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC).

Cancer Research KI will elect the director and two (2) members to the CRKI Executive board during autumn 2023 and the CRKI Nomination Committee hereby open the call for nominations.

Congratulations to the receivers of KI- Mayo Collaborative grant - 2023! 

The launch of a new European consortium, funded with 6 million Euro, to create a network of support for EU Mission on Cancer. 

Sweden is represented by Karolinska CCC (Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital), Zero Vision Cancer and SALAR  which will collaborate closely with the consortium coordinators (AICIB) and leading experts across Europe, to establish a National Cancer Mission Hub in our country. 

Karolinska Institutet and Cancer Research UK’s innovation engine, Cancer Research Horizons, have announced a 5-year strategic partnership dedicated to accelerating the translation of academic cancer research into improved treatments for patients.

Here is a short recap from the latest Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), visit to Karolinska CCC on May 15-16th, 2023. 

Applications are open for Cancer Core Europe (CCE) Summer School in Translational Cancer Research, taking place in beautiful Algarve, Portugal, October 8-14, 2023. Find out more about topics and confirmed speakers, and register for this event latest by May 31st, 2023.

Date and Time: 9th of May (10:30-15:00)

Location: Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sune Bergström Aula

The conference will address the advantages and challenges that the EU and its citizens meet related to cancer care and to discuss how to develop them further. The purpose of the event is to contribute to the further development of implementation of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.

European collaboration enhances cross-learning between healthcare and research – and raises hopes for cancer patients

Latest updates from Cancer Core Europe 2023 annual meeting 

Time and date: June 22, 2023, 8:00–11:30 US CT / 3:00–6:30 CET, Online via Zoom

Welcome to the seminar organised by Cancer Research KI.

Date and time: 4th of September 2024, 13:30-15:30

Title: Intellectual Property (IP) 

Venue: Peter Reichard, Biomedcium, Solna Campus

Registration required

Fifth Mayo Clinic and Cancer Research-Karolinska Institutet Joint Cancer Research Symposium featuring the 2023 Cancer Research Funding Awardees and Keynote Speakers

June 17, 2024

8:00–11:30 US CT / 3:00–6:30 CET

This year’s Mayo Clinic – Karolinska Institutet conference is celebrating the 30- year anniversary that will be held 16-17 October, 2024 in Stockholm. 

The intent of this meeting is to highlight and display existing collaborative excellence and promote future collaboration between Mayo Clinic and Karolinska Institutet. You are welcome to submit an abstract for a presentation or poster within the cancer area (other areas of research are available).

We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our Cancer Core Europe (CCE) Summer School in Translational Cancer Research, taking place in beautiful Algarve, Portugal, October 6-11, 2024. Find out more about topics and confirmed speakers and apply for this event latest by May 31st, 2024.

Thursday 16th May 2024, 14:00 – 15:00 (CET)

Learn how Cancer Research Horizons can support you translate your research findings into cancer treatments and diagnostic tools through:

•Grant funding to progress drugs, devices, diagnostics, data and software

•Seed and venture capital funds

•Access to therapeutic discovery and development capabilities and expertise

•Collaborations and alliances with industrial partners

•Commercialisation of assets and tools

•Entrepreneurial training programmes

Researchers at King’s College London (KCL) and Karolinska Institutet (KI) are collaborating in organising a course entitled Clinical cancer epidemiology: From prevention to treatment and patient care, over 5 days from June till December 2024.

Deadline for registration: 10th of May, 2024.

Radiotherapy Workshop is now open for registration for PhD Students, Postdocs, researchers and clinicians within Karolinska Insitutet or Karolinska Hospital. 
The workshop will cover different aspects of radiotherapy in a two-day setting with theoretical and practical sessions. 

Deadline for registration: 12th of April, 2024.

The Registration for the Summer School in Cancer Immunotherapy is now open for PhD students and post-doctoral fellows at Karolinska Institutet.

Deadline for registration: August 3 .

Welcome to the seminar organised by Cancer Research KI.

Date and time: 4th of September 2024, 13:30-15:30

Title: Intellectual Property (IP) 

Venue: Peter Reichard, Biomedcium, Solna Campus

Registration required

On the 15th of June the partnership launch event will take place in Innomdicum auditorium Daggkåpan at Nanna Svartz väg 4. The event will start at 8.30 with networking and end at 12.00. Read more about the event and register here. 

Time and date: June 22, 2023, 8:00–11:30 US CT / 3:00–6:30 CET, Online via Zoom

In collaboration with  RCC Stockholm-Gotland, Cancer Research KI, organises a digital workshop in cancer for patient organisations. The workshop is in Swedish and gives opportunities for interaction and communication between cancer patient organisations and researchers.