KNIMS News
Latest news from the Karolinska Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis Network
KNIMS hosts Nobel Symposium 2025
Multiple Sclerosis: from molecular mechanisms to disease-modifying treatments (June 2-5)
On June 2-5, 2025, KNIMS PIs proudly hosted The Nobel Symposium 2025 - Multiple Sclerosis: from molecular mechanisms to disease-modifying treatments, a prestigious event gathering international leading experts to discuss developments in MS research, from immunological mechanisms to future treatments that can prevent the disease and repair damage to myelin. It comprised 3 days of closed sessions fostering exchange between worldwide recognized experts in MS followed by one day open to all KI staff and students with the valuable participation of people living with MS.
The Nobel Symposium was organized by Gonçalo Castelo-Branco, Maja Jagodic, Fredrik Piehl and Tomas Olsson and coordinated by Tony Jimenez-Beristain. It was funded by the Nobel Foundation with additional support from Neuroförbundet, MS Forskningsfonden, Journal of Internal Medicine, and Hjärnfonden.
KNIMS receives the award “Excellence in Neuroscience Annual Reward”
KNIMS distinction was recognized by the “Excellence in Neuroscience Annual Reward (EINAR)” prize awarded during the Clinical Neuroscience Department Day on May 26, 2025 according to the following motivation:
- KNIMS brings together a unique consortium of dedicated preclinical and clinical scientists with synergetic expertise in the field of neuroinflammatory disorders with a focus on Multiple Sclerosis.
- KNIMS has led to significant improvements in medical care for individuals with neurological disorders, a deeper understanding of the underlying pathogenic mechanisms, and the development of innovative diagnostic tools and therapeutic modalities.
Previous news
- Nicolas Ruffin at the Division of Neuro has written a Blog post published at the University of Bergen about the World MS day symposium hosted by Karolinska on May 30th 2024 entitled: “How Current Research Shapes the Future of MS Care: A Recap of Our Successful Symposium”. The symposium was organized by Associate Professor Nicolas Ruffin, with the help of Dr Chiara Starvaggi Cucuzza, Dr Urszula Rykaczewska and Dr Lara Kular, from the Center of Molecular Medicine.
Interview with Professor Fredrik Piehl and Professor Gonçalo Castelo-Branco
Short interview with Professor Fredrik Piehl (CMM) and Professor Goncalo Castelo-Branco (MBB) regarding the role of single-cell technologies in the current understanding of the human genome in both health and disease with the purpose of eventually applying this knowledge to treat neurodegenerative diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, and contribute to a better understanding of the key role of myelin in the hallmark events of demyelination and remyelination. Interview moderator Dr Chiara Starvaggi Cucuzza (CMM).
KNIMS retreat 2023 (Feb 20-21)
This 2-day overnight event held at a conference venue within the Stockholm municipality, provides a great opportunity for networking and for junior and senior researchers to present and discuss the impact of their research findings. PIs conduct a Q&A session, PhD students present a 3-min project pitch, there are plenary presentations of selected MS topics, international speaker and an educational professional development session.
