From cells to society: Cardiovascular session

Welcome to a cardiovascular symposium that brings together the expertise, curiosity, and collaborative spirit from KI North.

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The symposium encompasses the full breadth of cardiovascular research—from fundamental and molecular mechanisms to epidemiology, cost effectiveness, precision diagnostics, treatment, implementation science, and global health. 

The symposium provides a platform for scientific exchange, new collaborations, and shared ideas, with the ultimate aim of translating knowledge into more effective prevention, more precise care, and improved cardiovascular health throughout the life course.

Introduction 

11:05 Lars Holmgren (Dept. of Oncology-Pathology)

Mechanotransduction in Vascular Disease

11:13 Yajun Liang (Dept. of Global Public Health)

The relationship between fetal growth, adult lifestyle patterns and the risk of cardiovascular diseases 

11:21 Josefin Särnholm (Dept. of Clinical Neuroscience) 

Advancing Digital CBT Interventions for Cardiac Patients With Psychological Distress 

11:29 Veronica Siljehav (Dept. of Women's and Children's Health) 

Beyond Surgical Success: The Long View for Children with Heart Disease – Risks to Brain, Rhythm and the Next Generation 

11:37 Camilla Nystrand (Dept. of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics)

Long-term cost-effectiveness of Trans-Nasal Evaporative Intra-arrest Cooling in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest 

11:45 David Marlevi (Dept. of Molecular Medicine and Surgery) 

Data-driven imaging of cardiovascular pressure gradients - extending across the heart, aorta, and brain

11:53 Lars Lund (Dept. of Medicine, Solna) 

Translational paradigm in heart failure

12:01 Felix Böhm (Dept. of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital)

Complete revascularization in myocardial infarction

12:10 Panel discussion and questions

Moderator

Johan Engdahl

Johan Engdahl

Professor/Senior Consultant

Session Committee

John Pernow

John Pernow

Professor/Senior Physician
Magnus Dalén

Magnus Dalén

Principal Researcher
Johan Engdahl

Johan Engdahl

Professor/Senior Consultant
Content reviewer:
Marie Lind
27-08-2026