Research at the Department of Global Public Health
At our department, public health-related research projects are conducted with the aim to understand the aetiology of different diseases as well as developing and evaluating public health interventions. The department has 12 research groups conducting research at KI.
Our research groups
Photo: Martin StenmarkCommunity nutrition and physical activity (CoNPA)
Group leader: Liselotte Schäfer Elinder
Photo: Getty ImagesEpidemiology and Public Health Intervention Research (EPHIR)
Group leader: Jette Möller
Photo: GettyimagesEpidemiology of Psychiatric Conditions, Substance use and Social Environment (EPiCSS)
Group leaders: Renee Gardner & Emilie Agardh
Photo: Getty images,Getty ImagesEquity and Health Policy (EHP)
Group leader: Ann Liljas
Photo: Anna Mia EkströmGlobal and Sexual Health (GloSH)
Group leader: Anna Mia Ekström
Photo: Martin StenmarkGlobal Health Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Group leader: Eleni Aklillu
Photo: getty imagesGlobal Disaster Medicine - Health Needs and Response
Group leader: Johan von Schreeb
Photo: Getty Images,Getty Images/iStockphotoGlobal Child Health and the Sustainable Development Goals
Group leader: Tobias Alfvén
Photo: Bruno PedroInjuries Social Aetiology and Consequences (ISAC)
Group leader: Lucie Laflammes
Photo: Getty Images.Prevention, Intervention and Mechanisms in Public Health (PRIME Health)
Group leader: Cecilia Magnusson
Photo: Claudia HansonImplementation and Quality (IMPAQT)
Group leader: Claudia Hanson
Photo: Getty ImagesHealth Systems and Policy
Group leader: Cecilia Stålsby
Centres
Photo: Photo: Mjagbayani. From Flickr. Centre for Tuberculosis Research
The overall mission of the Centre for Tuberculosis Research is to stimulate and facilitate the interactions between TB researchers at KI with different research focus.
Photo: n/aThe Centre for Health Crises
The Centre for Health Crises mobilises and coordinates interdisciplinary expertise and know-how in health crises. Their work is based on the all-hazards perspective, focusing on both health threats and vulnerabilities.
Photo: Monika BergeCentre of Excellence for Sustainable Health - a collaboration with Makerere University in Uganda
Meet our researchers
Meet researchers at the department
Some of the researchers working in our department describe their research, what inspires them, and what it is like to work at the Department of Global Public Health.
Research expertise and aim
Our researchers have expertise in Global Health, Social Medicine and Public Health Epidemiology. A broad range of research methods is utilised, both quantitative and qualitative, and often in combination.
Our research aims to promote equitable and sustainable population health by producing new knowledge to aid the planning, implementation and evaluation of health systems and public health practice. We contribute to evidence-based guidance and recommendations by generating new knowledge of the impact of societal structures, health systems, organisations, and individual health behaviours on health, as well as by highlighting priority areas for public health interventions.
We emphasise both individual approaches and population-level policies to health promotion and prevention. Epidemiology is used to study health outcomes and their determinants by time, place and socioeconomic group. It is also used to investigate determinants of high-priority health outcomes, and to evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of health-promoting and preventive interventions.
Our focus is on those at greatest risk of poor health and the social and economic consequences of disease. We strive towards equitable access to health and health care services for all.
Photo: Rickard KilströmJette Möller seeking the factors that lead to illness and injury
Finding out who falls ill and why is essential to preventative action. Jette Möller conducts epidemiological research on our major health issues – cardiovascular disease, mental ill-health and injuries.
Photo: Martin StenmarkJohan von Schreeb wants to create order in chaos
When others run away from bad things, Johan von Schreeb can be found dashing towards them. He has a wealth of experience in bringing order to chaotic situations – but as an administrator, he’s a complete disaster. Meet the professor who wants to control the health crises of the future.
Photo: Martin StenmarkAnna Mia Ekström wants justice
Orphaned children in Africa who are not receiving HIV medicine or a young Swede who is ashamed of being HIV positive – Anna Mia Ekström is on their side. Meet a researcher with a passion for justice.
Photo: Martin StenmarkStefan Swartling Peterson cares about the children's future
Professor Stefan Swartling Peterson isn’t interested in getting more papers published. No, he wants to spend the last ten years of his career helping to create a better future for all children. And time’s running out.
More about our research
Biostatistics Team
The Biostatistics Team aims to gather statistical and methodological expertise between researchers at the Department of Global Public Health
Photo: Cecilia BodénAll our recent publications
Photo: Liza Simonsson