The Mayo Clinic and Karolinska Institutet Collaboration
Over the years, more than 2500 students, researchers and employees have crossed the Atlantic and participated in activities at both Mayo Clinic and KI. This longstanding partnership has evolved throughout the years and includes successful research projects as well as unique collaborations in innovation, administration and education.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Mayo Clinic and Karolinska Institutet are marking 30 years of collaboration by rescheduling their next joint research meeting to Fall 2026, aiming to focus on cutting-edge themes like RNA therapeutics, precision health, and decentralized care. The event will be held at Mayo Clinic’s Jacksonville campus and is designed to reflect the evolving strengths of both institutions.
Celebrating the collaboration
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Photo: Rahul Kanjilimadom25 years of collaboration between Mayo and KI
The partnership between the Mayo and KI has been ongoing since more than 25 years.
KI Biobank - Mayo Clinic Biobank collaboration
KI Biobank provides researchers with new collaboration opportunities, for example with Mayo Clinic in the USA.
Mayo Clinic
With several campuses in the US, the Mayo Clinic has a mission "to inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education and research".
Photo: Erik CronbergApply for student exchange
Mayo Clinic and Karolinska Institute have extended their collaboration to include the exchange of students. Two students per year of each organization are welcome to apply for exchange studies.
Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/12/MayoClinic.jpgInnovative collaborations: Insights from a KI-Mayo collaboration grant recipient
Dr. Eike-Benjamin Braune, a Senior Researcher at KI and Research Affiliate at Mayo Clinic's Department of Oncology, shares his experience as the recipient of the KI-Mayo collaboration grant.