Cancer Research KI - Events
On this page, you can find information about upcoming and past events organized by Cancer Research KI.
Upcoming events
Radiumhemmets Forskningsfonder Funding Opportunities for Patient-Centered Research, 4 June 2026
Would you like to learn more about Radiumhemmets Forskningsfonder and how they support patient-centered clinical cancer research? In this webinar, Radiumhemmets Forskningsfonder will present their annual calls and the funds’ main areas of support, including research project grants, academic positions and protected research time, infrastructure support, and travel, course and conference grants. The webinar will provide practical information about the application process and common mistakes to avoid when applying.
The webinar will also feature from Hildur Helgadottir, Ann Nordgren and Felix Haglund de Flon whose projects have been supported by Radiumhemmets Forskningsfonder.
More information and registration can be found here.
Seventh Mayo Clinic and Karolinska Institutet Joint Cancer Research Symposium, 17 June 2026
Welcome to Seventh Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and Cancer Research-Karolinska Institutet Joint Cancer Research Symposium featuring the 2025 Cancer Research Funding Awardees and Keynote Presenters.
Time and date: 17 June 2026, 7:45–11:00 US CT / 2:45–6:00 CET via Zoom.
Full program and registration can be found here
Q&A drop-in session with Cancer Research Horizons, 14 Sept 2026
The next Q&A drop-in session with Cancer Research Horizons will be held on 14 Sept, 12:30 - 13:30h, online.
During this session, you will get the chance to ask any questions on the grants or other opportunities to work with Cancer Research Horizons.
No registration is needed, just follow the link to join the meeting
XXIII Cancer Research KI Retreat
Registration is now open for the upcoming XXIII Cancer Research KI Retreat, which will take place on 28-29 September 2026. Secure you spot by registering here!
CCE Summer School in Translational Cancer Research, October 4-9, 2026
We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Cancer Core Europe (CCE) Summer School in Translational Cancer Research, which will take place in Algarve, Portugal, from October 4-9, 2026.
The CCE Summer School offers in-depth training for early-career scientists and clinicians, providing cross-disciplinary insight across the entire cancer research continuum, with a particular focus on personalized cancer medicine. The program includes lectures and interactive workshops by leading experts, as well as opportunities for participants to present their research. A key aim of the Summer School is to foster exchange and networking between participants from preclinical and clinical backgrounds across international institutions.
Application deadline: April 26, 2026
Save the date: En dag för cancerforskning, 19 Nov 2026
Save the date for the 5th edition of En dag för cancerforskning will take place on 19 Nov 2026!
Information about the programme and speakers will appear here closer to the event
Past events 2026
Academic collaborations with the pharma industry: How to Do It Right! 20 May 2026
Academic collaborations with the pharmaceutical industry can help turn promising research discoveries into new therapies, technologies, and real-world patient benefit. But successful partnerships require the right partners, clear expectations, and mutual trust.
This seminar brings together representatives from Anocca, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), MSD, NEOGAP, Karolinska Institutet, and Karolinska University Hospital to share practical insights into how academia, healthcare, and industry can collaborate effectively.
More information and registration can be found here.
Navigating the Regulatory Landscape at Ease: Support at KI for Ethics Applications, 12 May 2026
Do you have research activities that require ethical approval? Do you want to share research data between KI and the hospital or with collaboration partners? Are you conducting clinical trials or translational research that involves patient samples? In that case, this webinar is for you!
On 12 May 2026, Cecilia Martinsson Björkdahl from the Compliance and Data Office at Karolinska Institutet will present the support available at KI for researchers navigating ethical and legal questions in their daily work. You can submit your questions to Cecilia when registering.
The webinar will be moderated by Marco Gerling.
9th Cancer Workshop for Patient Organizations, 23 April 2026
The ninth edition of the cancer workshop for patients and patient organizations, organized by Cancer Research KI in collaboration with RCC Stockholm-Gotland, will take place online on 23 April at 13:00. This edition, titled “Livskvalitet när man lever med cancer”, features confirmed speakers Helene Rundqvist, Marco Gerling, Helena Adlitzer, and Peter Strang. Registration is now open, and the full program and speaker list will be announced soon.
The webinar will be held in Swedish, and a recording will be made available afterward through our channels.
Industry-Academia Collaborations Seminar Series on Implementing Healthcare data: From Access to Impact, 15 April 2026
On 15 April, Cancer Research KI, the External Engagement Office (EEO), KI Innovations, A Working Lab and KI Science Park invite you to a joint seminar on “Implementing Healthcare data: From Access to Impact”, part of the Cancer Research KI Academia–Industry Collaboration Series. Join us for this insightful session, Rebecka Rosenberg (TEF-Health), Nina Zisko (MSD), Fadwa Benkessou (External Engagement Office) and Fredrik Illerstam (Collective Minds) will discuss how healthcare data can be handled and implemented responsibly, with attention to compliance, ethics, and practical workflows.
10th CCE Annual Meeting & Karolinska CCC Days 2026
The 10th CCE Annual Meeting & Karolinska CCC Days 2026 will take place on March 23–24, 2026, at Aula Medica, Campus Solna.
More information about the event here!
Q&A drop-in session with Cancer Research Horizons, 18 March 2026
The next Q&A drop-in session with Cancer Research Horizons will be held on 18 March, 12:30 - 13:30h, online.
During this session, you will get the chance to ask any questions on the grants or other opportunities to work with Cancer Research Horizons.
No registration is needed, just follow the link to join the meeting
Cancer Research KI PI Retreat 2026
The third Cancer Research KI PI Retreat took place at the beautiful Sånga Säby Conference Hotel on February 16-17, 2026. This exclusive 2-day meeting was open only to PIs leading research groups/teams within cancer research at KI.
More information can be found here.
Industry-Academia Collaborations Seminar Series 21 Jan 2026: Intellectual Property
Register now for the upcoming Industry-Academia Collaborations Seminar Series on Intellectual Property, which will take place on 21 Jan 2026 at Ragnar Granit (Biomedicum), Campus Solna.
Learn from leading experts:
Frantzeska Papadopoulou Skarp, Professor of Intellectual Property Law at SU, Fernando Farieta – European Patent Attorney at EEO, Andreas Lundquist – Business Coach at KI Innovations
Full programme and registration can be found here
Past events 2025
Q&A drop-in session with Cancer Research Horizons, 3 December 2025
The next Q&A drop-in session with Cancer Research Horizons will be held on 3 December 2025, 12:30 - 13:30h, online.
During this session, you will get the chance to ask any questions on the grants or other opportunities to work with Cancer Research Horizons.
No registration is needed, just follow the link to join the meeting
En dag för cancerforskning 2025
The 4th edition of the public outreach day, "En dag för cancerforskning", which will take place on 12 November 2025.
Here you will find more information, speakers and program, as well as recordings from previous editions!
8th Cancer Workshop for Patient Organizations, 23 Oct 2025
The 8th Cancer workshop for patient organizations will be held online on October 23, 2025 and will be conducted in Swedish.
During the event, participants will gain insights into cutting-edge research in the cancer field, this year with a special focus on cancers common in men.
More information about the programme and registration can be found here.
Industry-Academia Collaborations Seminar Series: Academic Collaborations with the Pharma Industry: How to Do It Right!
The next Cancer Research KI Industry-Academia Collaborations Seminar will take place on 22 October 2025 and will focus on Academic collaborations with the pharma industry: How to Do It Right!
Collaboration with the pharmaceutical industry can turn lab discoveries into life-changing therapies and spark new innovations. Why does it matter to you? Because the the right partnerships can advance your science and amplify its impact.
So, how do you build successful collaborations? Join us for an insightful seminar featuring AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), MSD, Roche, LIF (The Swedish Association of the Pharmaceutical Industry), and KI, who will share their experiences, challenges, and practical advice on making collaborations successful.
Full programme, location, and registration details can be found here.
CCE Summer School in Translational Cancer Research 5 -10 October 2025
We are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Cancer Core Europe (CCE) Summer School in Translational Cancer Research, taking place in beautiful Algarve, Portugal from 5 – 10 October 2025.
To apply for the upcoming CCE Summer School, please visit https://www.cancercoreeurope.eu/summerschool/ and submit your application along with a scientific abstract. The deadline for applications is Friday, May 23rd, 2025. Successful applicants will be notified at the end of June.
More information and preliminary programme can be found here.
XXII Cancer Research KI Retreat
The XXII Cancer Research KI Retreat took place on September 22-23, 2025 at Djurönäset in the Stockholm archipelago, gathering Cancer Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and University Hospital for an annual joint scientific meeting.
The event included presentations from the invited keynote speakers: Prof. Robert A. Weinberg, Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, MIT, Prof. Michelle Monje, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Stanford University, and Prof. Hans Clevers, Hubrecht Institute, Utrecht University.
Industry-Academia Collaborations Seminar Series 3 Sept 2025: Beyond the Bench – From Discovery to Impact
Join us for our upcoming seminar from the CRKI Industry Collaboration Series co-organized with KI Science Park.
This event will explore the journey from academic research to entrepreneurship, featuring insights from KI Innovations and invited companies who have successfully made the leap from lab to market.
Date: 3 September, 2025 (from 15:30)
Location: A Working Lab café, Innomedicum
Program: Check the preliminary program here!
Registration: Please register here!
Q&A drop-in session with Cancer Research Horizons, 2 September 2025
The next Q&A drop-in session with Cancer Research Horizons will be held on 2 September, 12:30 - 13:30h, online.
During this session, you will get the chance to ask any questions on the grants or other opportunities to work with Cancer Research Horizons.
No registration is needed, just follow the link to join the meeting
Sixth Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and Cancer Research KI Joint Cancer Research Symposium - 18 June 2025
The Sixth Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and Cancer Research-Karolinska Institutet Joint Cancer Research Symposium featuring the 2024 Cancer Research Funding Awardees and Keynote Presentations will take place on 18 June 2025, 7:45–11:00 US CT / 2:45–6:00 CET.
Registration and programme can be found here.
7th Cancer Swedish Research Meeting in Malmö
Register for the up-coming Swedish Cancer Research Meeting 22-23 May 2025 in Malmö!
The meeting is open to all clinical, preclinical researchers and others with an interest in cancer research from the organizing universities.
The four keynote speakers are Douglas Hanahan, Jana de Boniface, Anna Blom, and Julian Downward. The meeting hosts plenary sessions on the themes: Immunotherapy, Prevention and Biomarker Implementation.
Abstract submission deadline: The deadline for abstract submission is 14th March 2025.
Venue: Clarion Hotel & Congress Malmö Live
Host: Lund University Cancer Centre
Industry-Academia Collaborations Seminar Series 13 May 2025: Intellectual Property
Cancer Research KI, External Engagement office (EEO) and KI Innovations invite you to a joint seminar on the topic of "Intellectual Property (IPR)", where we will explore the fundamentals of IPR and its importance in both academia and industry. The seminar is open to everyone, however, it is especially tailored for PhD Students and Postdoctoral Researchers looking to navigate the basics of IPR in Sweden.
Date and venue: 13 May 2025, Ragnar Granit, Biomedicum
Time: 15:00 (programme starts at 15:30)
Speakers: Andreas Lundquist and Fernando Farieta (EEO). Check the full programme for the event.
Registration: Please, register here for the seminar.
Radiotherapy Workshop with the National Institute of Oncology Budapest
The second radiotherapy workshop in Stockholm within the framework of the "twinning agreement" between KI and NIO will take place 12-13 May 2025. The workshop will cover radiotherapy (RT) related research ongoing at Karolinska University Hospital, KI and NIO. It will cover several topics such as brachytherapy, SBRT, clinical RT trials and preclinical RT research.
Date: 12-13 May 2025
Information about the program and registration link can be found here.
Q&A drop-in session with Cancer Research Horizons 29 April 2025
The next Q&A drop-in session with Cancer Research Horizons will be held on 29 April 2025, 12:30 - 13:30h, online.
During this session, you will get the chance to ask any questions on the grants or other opportunities to work with Cancer Research Horizons.
No registration is needed, just follow the link to join the session!
Cancer Workshop for Patient Organisations 2025
Together with RCC Stockholm-Gotland, Cancer Research KI at Karolinska Institutet is organizing the seventh cancer workshop for patient organizations.
The workshop will be held online on April 10th (13:00-14:35). During the event, participants will gain insights into cutting-edge research in the cancer field, this year with a special focus on cancers common in women.
Speakers: Renske Altena, Marike Gabrielson, Yvonne Wengström and Hanna Milerad.
Registration: Please register here to receive the seminar link. Alternatively, you can email us at cancerresearchki@ki.se.
The workshop will be conducted in Swedish.
Webinar on "Clinical Treatment Studies" with Cancerfonden, 7 April 2025
On April 7th 2025, Cancer Research KI is organizing a joint webinar with the Swedish Cancer Foundation (Cancerfonden) to highlight clinical researchers who have received grants within the Clinical Treatment Studies (Kliniska behandlingsstudier) call.
Date: 7th April 2025, 13:00-15:00
Speakers: Malin Sund (Cancerfonden), Marike Gabrielson, Pernilla Lagergren, and Mattias Carlsten.
Registration: Please register here to receive the link for the webinar. Note that the link will be sent a few days before the event.
Language: English
Karolinska CCC Day 2025
The Karolinska CCC Day will take place on 31 March 2025.
Registration for the event is closed!
The event is free, but registration is required. You can register here. Don't forget to sign up for the poster session when you register. There will be a prize for the best poster!
Registration and abstract submission deadline: 19 March 2025
Speakers: Mef Nilbert, Miriam Merad, Patrik Rossi, Elias Arnér, Anita Wanngren, Magnus Nilsson, Mattias Carlsten and many more.
Latest program with all speakers can be found here.
Industry-Academia Collaborations Seminar Series 26 March 2025: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The Power of AI in Oncology and Healthcare
How can researchers and companies work together to drive innovation in health and AI? Join us for an insightful event where experts share their experiences on industry-academia collaboration, intellectual property strategies, and the practical implementation of AI in healthcare. Gain valuable perspectives on accelerating research impact, simplifying imaging and AI in cancer studies, and navigating the IP landscape for successful partnerships.
Date: 26 March 2025
Time: 14:45 (program starts at 15:00)
Speakers: Elisabeth Epstein, Frantzeska Papadopoulou Skarp, Johanna Furuhjelm, and Fredrik Illerstam. The presentations will be followed by an after work. Check the full program for the event.
Registration: Please, register here for the seminar and after work.
This seminar is a joint collaboration between Cancer Research KI and KI Science Park.
Webinar: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape at Ease – Support at KI for Ethics Applications
In this webinar, Cecilia Martinsson Björkdahl, Manager of the KI Compliance & Data Office will present KI's support when navigating ethical and legal questions. You can find the recording of the webinar here.
Date: 07 March 2025
Time: 12:00 - 13:00
Location: Online, all registered participants will receive the webinar link closer to the time of the seminar.
The webinar is a joint initiative by CRKI, SFOepi, StratNeuro, StratRegen, and SRP Diabetes.
Cancer Research KI - PI Retreat 2025
The second Cancer Research KI PI Retreat took place on 17-18 February, 2025, gathering Principal Investigators (PIs) and group leaders engaged in cancer research from Karolinska Institutet. The meeting will provide high-level possibilities for networking within the cancer research field, opening your scientific horizons, and providing ample new possibilities for collaborations and funding initiatives.
You can read more about the event here.
Past events 2024
Precision Medicine – We Generate New Knowledge While Providing Care
Welcome to a hybrid seminar about precision medicine approaches. The seminar will focus on the importance of diagnostics for tailored treatment, examples of work with precision medicine and cross-disciplinary work between research and care. The event will be held in Swedish.
Date: 13 December 2024 from 10:00 – 15:00. Register for lunch by 5 December.
More information and preliminary program are available here.
Industry-academia collaborations seminar series 4 Dec 2024: Biomarker-driven precision medicine
Welcome to the seminar organised by Cancer Research KI and LIF (The Swedish Association of the Pharmaceutical Industry)
Title: Biomarker-driven precision medicine
Date and time: 4th of December 2024, 15:00-17:00, followed by AW. Venue: Ragnar Granit, Biomedcium, Solna Campus
Agenda:
15.00-15.05 Welcome and introduction by Simon Ekman
15.05-15.25 Frida Lundmark from LIF: What is needed to move your project into the translational step.
15.25-16.00 Janne Lehtiö: Biomarker discovery
16.00-16.20 LIF pharma company Representative Sandra Eketorp Sylvan, Medical Director of Amgen: What is needed to move your project into clinical trial
16.20-17.00 Jeffrey Yachnin: Clinical trials
17:00-21:00 after-work with drinks and snacks
After-work Location: in the Biomedicum Faculty club on floor 10.
6th of November 2024: En dag för cancerforskning, Karolinska Institutet
Välkommen till det populärvetenskapliga webbinariet 'En dag för cancerforskning' den 6 november 2024, kl. 13–17. KI:s cancerforskare kommer att berätta om sin banbrytande forskning inom cancervård och behandlingsutveckling. Deltagandet är gratis. Anmäl dig här för att få länken till livesändningen. The event will be held online in Swedish.
Jim Allison: Breakthrough
5 November 2024 | 18:15
Jim Allison: Breakthrough is the astounding, true story of one warmhearted, stubborn man’s visionary quest to find a cure for cancer.
The screening will be followed by an engaging conversation featuring the film director Bill Haney, and a reception with food and drinks.
Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution
4 November 2024 | 18:15
Cracking the Code, narrated by Mark Ruffalo, chronicles Nobel Laureate Phil Sharp’s rise from humble beginnings in rural Kentucky to revolutionizing medicine. This is an exclusive advance screening as this film has not yet been released.
The screening will be followed by an engaging conversation featuring the film director Bill Haney, and a reception with food and drinks.
Recap of Cancer Research KI, PI-Retreat 2024
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.
Fifth Mayo Clinic and Karolinska Institutet Joint Cancer Research Symposium - 17 June 2024
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
CCE Summer School in Translational Cancer Research 2024
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.
Karolinska Comprehensive Cancer Center Day - 2024
Welcome to Karolinska CCC Day 12th of April 2024
Title " Prevention plays a crucial role in the fight against cancer"
Location: Aula Medica
Registration and program can be found here.
Course in Clinical cancer epidemiology: From prevention to treatment and patient care - 2024
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.
Watch the recording of KI & Cancer Research Horizons (CRH) Alliance webinar: Working together to accelerate your research
Date of webinar: 16th May 2024, 14:00 – 15:00 (CET)
In this webinar, you will 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
Radiotherapy Workshop organised by Cancer Research KI and National Institute of Oncology - Budapest
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.
Past events 2023
IMTAC & Cancer Research KI Summer School in Cancer Immunotherapy
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, 2023.
Fourth Mayo Clinic and Karolinska Institutet Joint Cancer Research Symposium - 22 June 2023
Fourth Mayo Clinic and Karolinska Institutet Joint Cancer Research Symposium
June 22, 2023, 8:00–11:30 US CT / 3:00–6:30 CET
Karolinska Institutet and Cancer Research Horizons partnership launch event
On the 15th of June 2023 the partnership launch event took place in Innomdicum auditorium Daggkåpan at Nanna Svartz väg 4. Read more about the event here.
6th Swedish Cancer Research Meeting
Welcome to the 6th Swedish Cancer Research Meeting the 16-17th May 2023. The Swedish Cancer Research Meeting has been arranged since 2010 by the National Strategic Research Areas in Cancer bringing together the whole field of cancer researchers in Sweden. The event is circulating between the different organisations and in 2023 it is Cancer Research KI at Karolinska Institutet that will host the meeting held at Aula Medica Karolinska Institutet.
Cancer Core Europe - Summer School in Translational Cancer Research 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.
Lecture by this year’s Sjöberg Laureate Prof. Kevan M. Shokat during the Karolinska CCC Days
Welcome to a lecture by this year's Sjöberg Laureate chemist Kevan M. Shokat from the USA. Ten years ago, he became the first person to succeed in blocking one of the mutated proteins that cause most cancer cases. This is a huge scientific breakthrough that is bringing hope to people who are critically ill with lung cancer.
Karolinska CCC - days 30-31 March 2023, Aula Medica
Registration has been prolonged until 24th of March.
Recap from Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) visit, May 2023
Here is a short recap from the latest Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), visit to Karolinska CCC on May 15-16th, 2023.
Past events 2022
Industry-academia collaborations seminar series 5 Dec 2022: Clinical Cancer Trials
Programme for the seminar on the 5th of December, 2022, Clinical Cancer Trials with an Emphasis on Early Experimental Studies and Collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Industry and Biotech companies
Speaker: Jeffrey Yachnin, Senior Consultant Karolinska Comprehensive Cancer Center Department of Clinical Cancer Studies, Cancer Theme, Karolinska University Hospital
Venue: Inghesalen Tomtebodavägen 18a, 171 65 Solna Campus or Zoom ( a link will be sent after registration)
Welcome to the hybrid seminar organised by Cancer Research KI. There will be time to discuss and ask questions during the afternoon. Please join either via zoom or in real life where fika will be served before the meeting. Details obtained after the registration.
En dag för cancerforskning Karolinska Institutet
"En dag för cancerforskning, Karolinska Institutet" går av stapeln den 16 november 2022.
Under dagen samlades forskare och för att berätta om den banbrytande cancerforskning de arbetar med. Kolla in programmet från förra året och håll utkik för mer information.
En anmälan öppnar i augusti!
Industry-academia collaborations seminar series 12 Oct 2022: Intellectual Property (IP)
Programme for the seminar on the 12th of October, 2022
Venue: Scheelesalen Tomtebodavägen 6, 171 65 Solna Campus or Zoom ( a link will be sent after registration)
Welcome to the hybrid seminar organised by Cancer Research KI. Swedish Intellectual Property Office (PRV) will give a talk about about how to create value around Intellectual Property (IP) as a researcher. Hans-Gustaf Ljunggren will present a couple of examples of IP.
13.00 - 13.45 "How to create value around IP as a researcher" Carl Hamsten
13.45 - 14.00 Examples by a researcher, Hans-Gustaf Ljunggren
14.00 -14.15 KI perspective, Richard Cowburn (how to deal with confidentiality, teachers perspective)
14.15 - 15.00 Panel discussion and answers to questions
Cancer Workshop for Patient Organisations 2022
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.
Fourth Mayo Clinic and Karolinska Institutet Joint Cancer Research Symposium
Time and date: June 22, 2023, 8:00–11:30 US CT / 3:00–6:30 CET, Online via Zoom
Industry-academia collaborations seminar series 19 May 2022: KI/Merck: existing and potential collaborations
Programme for the seminar on the 19th of May, 2022, KI/Merck: existing and potential collaborations
During this seminar, you will learn how Merck is looking to expand their ongoing collaboration with KI in the areas of oncology and immuno-oncology. An ongoing project will also be presented. There will be time to discuss and ask questions during the afternoon.
13.45-14.00 : Coffee and networking
14.00-14.10 : Welcome and Introduction Simon Ekman (Cancer Research KI) and Sven Pötzsch (Merck Healthcare KGaA)
14.10- 14.30 : Richard Cowburn (KI) KI perspectives on Industry/Academia Partnerships the research area of Oncology
14.30- 14.50 : Kahina Lang (Merck Healthcare KGaA) Strategic Innovation at Merck: Motivation and Mission
14.50- 14.55: Short break
14.55- 15.15 : Eike-Benjamin Braune (KI) Modulation of NOTCH Signaling as a new treatment option for solid tumors
15.15- 15.35 : Felix Geist (Merck Healthcare KGaA) Identification of a NOTCH transcriptomic signature for basal like breast cancer
15.35-15.55: Simon Ekman (Cancer Research KI), Richard Cowburn (KI) and Sven Pötzsch (Merck Healthcare KGaA) Open discussion
15.55: Closing remarks Simon Ekman
Industry-academia collaborations seminar series 20 Jan 2022: Why collaborate with industry?
Programme for the Industry-academia collaborations seminar on January 20th, 2022
13.00 Welcoming words: Simon Ekman Leader of the Industrial collaboration working group CRKI
13.10 Why collaborate with industry? High-level examples of industrial relations KI have established within oncology: Richard Cowburn
14.00 Short break
14.10 KI processes and ways of working with industry: Richard Cowburn and External Engagement office
15.00 Conclusions and final remarks
Past events 2021
En dag för cancerforskning 2021
Watch the recordings of En dag för cancerforskning 2021 here.
Second joint Mayo Clinic Cancer Center and Cancer Research KI symposium - 7 Oct 2021
In 2019, the Karolinska Institutet and Mayo Clinic celebrated 25 years of fruitful scientific collaboration and exchange. As part of this collaborative effort seminars and workshops will be held periodically in order to inform our cancer research community of ongoing/future work as well as grant announcements, 'match' researchers for specific grant calls and much more!
Next joint symposia on the 7th of October 16.00-19.00 (Swedish time) via zoom
The second joint Mayo Clinic Cancer Center and Cancer Research KI symposia will be arranged on the 7th of October 2021 at 16.00-19.00. This will be a zoom event and please email Johanna Furuhjelm at johanna.furuhjelm@ki.se to register your participation. A detailed programme will be announced shortly.
Cancer workshop for patient organisations 2021
Cancer workshop for patient organisations/Cancer workshop för patientorganisationer will be held on 31st March 2021 via ZOOM and all presentations/discussions will be held in Swedish.*
This joint workshop between Cancer Research KI and RCC Stockholm-Gotland, will aim to address opportunities for interaction and communication between different patient organisations, researchers and the general public. All presentations and discussions will be in Swedish.
To register for the workshop contact:/ Anmälning sker genom mail till: johanna.furuhjelm@ki.se.
Zoom link to the event will be sent to the registered participants on the 30 March/ Länk till zoom eventet skickas ut till alla anmälda den 30 mars.
First Mayo Clinic Cancer Center and Cancer Research KI joint symposium - 13 Jan 2021
On the 13th January 2021, at 15.00-18.00 (Swedish time), Mayo Clinic Cancer Center and Cancer Research KI held our first joint symposium to inform respective cancer research communities about ongoing breast cancer research. The purpose of this event is also for researchers in the breast cancer area to meet as well as to stimulate collaboration in this area between KI and Mayo Clinic Cancer Center.
To register for this virtual event please email: Johanna Furuhjelm (Research Coordinator for Cancer Research KI) at johanna.furuhjelm@ki.se
Translational Seed Funding Grant 2021
Cancer Research KI hereby announces up to six project grants in cancer research to foster novel collaborations between basic and clinical scientists to address important problems in the area of translational cancer research. Deadline 16th April 2021.
Older past events
Photo: N/ACancer Research KI - Events before 2021
Here you can find Cancer Research KI events held before 2021