Our research
Learn more about our research, our research projects and the research group leader
We aim to apply novel therapies derived from experimental studies into the human clinical setting.
Learn more about our research, our research projects and the research group leader
Professor Robert A. Harris is made honorary doctorate at the Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy (UMF) Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The honour is given in recognition of Bob Harris’ exceptional contributions to the development of the university, especially in the context of the European University Alliance NeurotechEU project
Keying Zhu defended his thesis on May 17 2023.
Title: Deciphering and fine-tuning myeloid cells in CNS demyelinating conditions
Competitive repopulation of an empty microglial niche yields functionally distinct subsets of microglia-like cells.
Lund H, Pieber M, Parsa R, Han J, Grommisch D, Ewing E, et al
Nat Commun 2018 11;9(1):4845
Fatal demyelinating disease is induced by monocyte-derived macrophages in the absence of TGF-β signaling.
Lund H, Pieber M, Parsa R, Grommisch D, Ewing E, Kular L, et al
Nat. Immunol. 2018 05;19(5):1-7
TGFβ regulates persistent neuroinflammation by controlling Th1 polarization and ROS production via monocyte-derived dendritic cells.
Parsa R, Lund H, Tosevski I, Zhang X, Malipiero U, Beckervordersandforth J, et al
Glia 2016 11;64(11):1925-37
BAFF-secreting neutrophils drive plasma cell responses during emergency granulopoiesis.
Parsa R, Lund H, Georgoudaki A, Zhang X, Ortlieb Guerreiro-Cacais A, Grommisch D, et al
J. Exp. Med. 2016 07;213(8):1537-53
Adoptive transfer of immunomodulatory M2 macrophages prevents type 1 diabetes in NOD mice.
Parsa R, Andresen P, Gillett A, Mia S, Zhang X, Mayans S, et al
Diabetes 2012 Nov;61(11):2881-92
Swedish Medical Research Council (VR)
Alltid Litt Sterkere
Neurofonden
Thierry Latran Foundation
Stiftelse Olle Engkvist
Åhlen stiftelse
Ulla Carin Lindquist Foundation
CancerFonden
Karolinska Institutet KID
A team leader operates as an additional leadership support to our research group leader and conducts its own research.
Keying Zhu 2023-05-17
Deciphering and fine-tuning of myeloid cells in CNS demyelinating conditions
Jinming Han 2021-02-19
Repopulation of a microglia-depleted central nervous system : molecular characterization during homeostasis and disease
After leaving the lab began as a Post-doctoral fellow, Capital Hospital, Bejing, China
Melanie Pieber 2019-04-26
Myeloid cells in experimental neuropathologies
After leaving the lab began as a Post-doctoral fellow at UCB, Vancouver, Canada
Harald Lund 2018-06-01
Regulation of microglia and monocyte function by the cytokine TGF-beta
After leaving the lab began as a Post-doctoral fellow at UCLA, USA
Eyglo Gudmundsdottir 2017-11-30
The effects of parenting a child diagnosed with cancer : distress, resilience and vital exhaustion. Living with death in your face
Chao Sun 2017-04-28
Studies of b-AP15 : a novel inhibitor of proteasome deubiquitinase activity
Andreas Warnecke 2016-06-14
Post-translational modifications of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein in CNS autoimmunity
After leaving the lab began at a Biotechnology company in Stockholm
Roham Parsa 2015-06-12
Innate regulation of the adaptive immune system during autoimmunity
After leaving the lab began as a Post-doctoral fellow at Rockefeller, USA
Sohel Mia 2014-04-11
Myeloid cells in autoimmune diseases
After leaving the lab began as a Post-doctoral fellow at KI
Åsa Andersson 2006-01-27
Macrophages : As central inflammatory mediators and as targets for therapeutic interventions
After leaving the lab began as a Post-doctoral fellow at UCLA, USA
Maja Wållberg 2005-05-04
Modulation of immune responses in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis
After leaving the lab began as a Post-doctoral fellow at Cambridge University, UK
Judit Wefer 2004-09-17
Studies of cellular pathogenesis in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis
After leaving the lab was Employed by Grants Office, KI
Khairul-Bariah Abdul-Majid 2002-01-11
Pathogenesis of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein induced experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis in DBA/1 mice
After leaving the lab began as a Post-doctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins University, USA
Caroline DeVisscher 2021-06-03
Characterization and long-term follow-up of Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS)
After completion of PhD continued as a practicing clinician
Oscar Diaz Perez 2021-05-28 - Post-doctoral fellow, USA
Impact of genetic and environmental factors in intestinal inflammation
After completion of PhD began as a Post-doctoral fellow USA
Elena Di Martino 2020-10-02
Neonatal hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy : inflammation and therapies
After completion of PhD began as a Post-doctoral fellow USA
Eliane Piket 2020-06-12
Immunopathogenesis of multiple sclerosis : big roles for small RNAs
After completion of PhD joined ImmunoIVD AB as an application specialist
Natalia Sherina 2019-12-13
On the origin of ACPA : exploring the role of P. gingivalis in the development of rheumatoid arthritis
After completion of PhD began as a Post-doctoral fellow at KI
Marie N’diaye 2018-03-16
Immunological mechanisms regulating neuroinflammation : a role for C-type lectin receptors and vitamin D
After completion of PhD began as a Post-doctoral fellow at KI
Sabrina Ruhrmann 2017-05-19
Involvement of epigenetic mechanisms in disease inheritance and pathogenesis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with a focus on genomic imprinting and DNA methylation in CD4+ T cells
After completion of PhD began as a Post-doctoral fellow at KI
Nataliya Tarasova 2016-06-17
Establishing a proteomics-based monocyte assay to assess differential innate immune responses
After completion of PhD began as a Post-doctoral fellow at KI
Anna Maria Marino 2012-12-07
Experimental combination therapy of brain cancer cell models
After completion of PhD began as a Post-doctoral fellow at KI
Melanie Thessen Hedreul 2012-06-15
Genetic and Immunological Regulation of Neuroinflammation
After completion of PhD continued as a research scientist at Celgene
Elizabeth Jedell 2010-12-17
Polycystic ovary syndrome: Studies of affective symptoms in association with sex steroids and evaluation of electroacupuncture and physical exercise
Alan Gillett 2010-11-19
Genetic and Immunological Mechanisms Regulating Neuroinflammation
After completion of PhD joined Merck Group, Canada
Amennai Beyeen 2010-11-12
Definition of genetic and pathogenic mechanisms regulating neuroinflammation
After completion of PhD joined Novartis, Sweden
Jan Ottervald 2009-11-27
Proteomics in neurological disease
After completion of PhD continued as a research scientist at Astra Zeneca
Anna Ökvist 2009-06-08
Synaptic plasticity in drug abuse disorders : Studies of the human post-mortem brain
After completion of PhD began as a research scientist at KaroBio
Ruxandra Covacu 2008-01-24
Adult neural stem cells in neuroinflammation
After completion of PhD began as a Post-doctoral fellow at KI
Monica Marta 2007-09-25
Gene regulation and immune mechanisms in multiple sclerosis experimental models
After completion of PhD began as a Post-doctoral fellow at Kings College London, UK
Samer Sourial 2005-10-07
Functional studies on the interaction of immunoglobulins with HIV-2 envelope
After completion of PhD began as a Medical student at KI
John Andersson (Docent) 2003-06-04
Experimental chagas disease
After completion of PhD began as a Post-doctoral fellow at NIH, USA
Maha Hamadien 2002-08-29
Parasite signalling and host responses in experimental and human African trypanosomiasis
After completion of PhD began as a Post-doctoral fellow at UCLA, USA
Saad Muhallab 2002-06-14
T cell production of cytokines, neurotrophins and MHC regulation in autoimmune neuroinflammation
After completion of PhD began as a clinician at Linköping Hospital, Sweden
Ahmed Sharafeldin 2001-12-14
Immunological studies in the brain and signaling pathways in experimental African trypanosomiasis
After completion of PhD began as a Post-doctoral fellow at KI
Dan Sunnemark 1998-05-20
Immunopathogenesis of experimental Chagas' disease
After completion of PhD began as a research scientist at Astra Zeneca
Azael Saldana (Docent) 1997-11-19
Immunobiochemical significance of Trypanosoma rangeli in the study of Trypanosoma cruzi
After completion of PhD began as a Post-doctoral fellow at Panama University and later became Professor
Fighting Brain Tumors and Alzheimers
https://youtu.be/MKKhGbUa6-c
#followup with Robert Harris - some intreresting news
https://youtu.be/JFxMMrDsOYY
Introducing Neurotech2040
https://youtu.be/VR35CRd3Tb0
Nationella Dekanmötet i Lund 2019
https://youtu.be/RZbu44CbWCA
7th Trials Methodology Symposium 2021, Prof. Robert Harris
https://youtu.be/GrXr7tAnWI0
Nature Careers podcast: 10th February 2023.
Showing the love as a science leader: the emotional side of empowering and inspiring others https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00417-2
Professor Bob Harris – with an award and a sword
https://news.ki.se/professor-bob-harris-with-an-award-and-a-sword
Robert Harris (Director of post graduation studies at Karolinska Institute and President of ORPHEUS) visited the Escola de Medicina
https://twitter.com/icvs_uminho/status/1045672561080750082
https://he-il.facebook.com/dsa.karolinska/photos/5209863485714396/
Reflections and visions for modernization: why doctoral education needs TECH
https://www.qqi.ie/sites/default/files/2022-10/10.20-11.05%2019%20Oct%20-%20%20Bob%20Harris%20-%20Breakout%20-%20Doctoral%20Education%20-%20Hogan%20Suite.pdf
Some frequently asked questions
I have had good success in securing faculty (KID) funding for several PhD students, and these positions are advertised at KI Jobb. Social skills, ability to work collaboratively and a genuine interest in our work are all prerequisites for being accepted. A 4-year PhD training should not be something you do because you have nothing better to do – you should have a vocation for science and in particular the science we do. I am happy to receive enquiries from people fulfilling these requirements.
I usually have one Masters project student per term working together with one of my PhD students. You are welcome to contact me and to express an interest in working within one of the projects described in the lab profile. Social skills, ability to work collaboratively and a genuine interest in our work are all prerequisites for being accepted.
Funding for postdocs is often the hardest type of funding to secure. If you are interested in working in my lab you are welcome to contact me and submit a CV and a statement describing your specific research interests. If funding is available in the lab then great. If not you will be expected to provide your own funding or strategy for securing financing.
I do not accept volunteers. If you are making a valuable contribution to my lab you will get paid for your efforts.