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Biosciences and Nutrition
Performs research and education in e.g. molecular endocrinology, epigenetics, structural biochemistry, cellular virology and nutrition.
Cell and Molecular Biology
A nationally leading academic research center of high international standard where science comes first and foremost.
Physiology and Pharmacology
Teaching and conducting internationally acclaimed, high-quality research in physiology, pharmacology, anesthesiology and intensive care.
Global Public Health
We conduct research, teaching and applied work based on global and public health science and epidemiology.
Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset
Located at Södersjukhuset the department has approximately 50 employees, whereof 7 professors, 80 PhD student and 140 affiliated researchers.
Clinical Neuroscience
We conduct research and teaching regarding the function of the brain - from a molecular level to the effect on society.
Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital
Conducts an extensive clinical research in several areas and about 400 first level students conduct their medical education here every year.
Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology
With a rich and challenging history we contribute to the development of the professionals in health care and research of tomorrow.
Women's and Children's Health
The research at the department deals with both basic and clinical science in women's and children's health.
Laboratory Medicine
Our research is of immediate significance to human health and we contribute the skills needed for training of future healthcare personnel.
Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics
Focus on research, development and education in medical education, ethics, informatics, medical management, statistics and prevention.
Medicine, Huddinge
Education and research within a wide range of the medical field, covering all internal medicine specialties, infectious diseases and dermatology.
Medicine, Solna
Education for medical as well as biomedical students, post-graduate education and research in different areas of biomedicine.
Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics
Basic research and higher education, the aim with our research is to understand fundamental cellular processes and their role in disease.
Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Focus on research and teaching within the fields of epidemiology and biostatistics, host to KI Biobank and the Swedish Twin Registry.
Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology
Focus on immunology, infection biology and cell and tumor biology.
Institute of Environmental Medicine
A wide range of research topics are covered in the areas of epidemiology, toxicology, physiology, environmental medicine and risk assessment.
Molecular Medicine and Surgery
Carries out both preclinical and clinical research within numerous fields.
Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society
NVS’s vision is to significantly improve human health through excellent research and education within the department´s profile areas.
Neuroscience
Research groups dealing with different aspects of the function of the nervous system, both under normal conditions and during different diseases.
Dental Medicine
Creates dental care for the future through state-of-the-art education and meaningful research.
Oncology-Pathology
Conducts basic, translational and clinical research and educational activities related to cancer.