Department of Clinical Neuroscience
At the Department of Clinical Neuroscience (CNS), we conduct research and teaching regarding the function of the brain - from a molecular level to the effect on society.
MS linked to variant of common herpes virus through new method
MS linked to variant of common herpes virus through new method
Researchers at CNS have developed a new method to separate between two different types of a common herpes virus (HHV-6) that has been linked to multiple sclerosis. The findings, published in Frontiers in Immunology, point to a role for HHV-6A in MS development.
Lecture on Climate Change with Alasdair Skelton from the Department Day 2019
Depressed MS-patients suffer debilitating symptoms earlier
Depressed MS-patients suffer debilitating symptoms earlier
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who also have depression are more likely to suffer debilitating symptoms earlier than people with MS who are not depressed, according to a study at KI that is published in the journal Neurology. The findings highlight the need for early recognition and treatment of depressive symptoms in patients with MS.
Jurgita Narusyte has been granted 2.4 million SEK
Jurgita Narusyte has been granted 2.4 million SEK
Jurgita Narusyte has been granted 2.4 million SEK from the Swedish Research Council for a project on the associations between mental health problems in emerging adulthood and future sickness absence among those working in public and private sectors.
Ellenor Mittendorfer-Rutz was inaugurated as a professor
Ellenor Mittendorfer-Rutz was inaugurated as a professor
Ellenor Mittendorfer-Rutz was inaugurated as KI´s first professor in Insurance Medicine during a ceremony held in Aula Medica.
"We represent many disciplines within medical science, but we are united in the aim of improving people’s health,” said Ellenor Mittendorfer-Rutz in her professor’s speech.
Kristin Farrants has been granted 1.8 milllion SEK
Kristin Farrants has been granted 1.8 milllion SEK
Kristin Farrants has been granted 1.8 million SEK from Handelsrådet for a project regarding sickness absence and disability pension among white-collar workers in trade. The project will consist of cohort studies with a 5-year follow-up based on linked register data.
Environment and Sustainable Development at CNS
We as part of a University has a central roll in the work to combat climate change, both by contributing through teaching and research, but we also need to contribute by reducing the impact of our own activities. Here you can find tips on what changes you can do in your daily life to reduce your climate footprint.
GDPR at KI
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, or Dataskyddsförordningen) for the processing of personal data is to be applied on May 25 2018 in Sweden. Here you will find information on GDPR and the implementation of the regulation at KI.