Research at the Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care
The division conducts a broad range of research with some 70 researchers and doctoral students with roots in family medicine and primary care. Our research covers clinical, patient-centred, epidemiological and care science aspects.
The research is linked to Karolinska Institutet, and is largely funded through the ALF agreement with Stockholm County Council. The division is home to two research groups, researchers as well as researchers affiliated with the division. Approximately 70 articles are published annually in reputable scientific journals.
Research groups
Photo: Signe ÄrnlövResearch Group Johan Ärnlöv
My research group has two major lines of research. We investigate different aspects of the detrimental interplay between the kidney and the cardiovascular system. We currently focus on the importance of the gut and urinary microbiome for the development of kidney disease and cardiovascular disease. As a separate project we also investigate the importance of chronic pain for the development of cardiovascular disease.
Photo: Gunnar AskHealth services and social work research – Lena Von Koch's research group
The research group develops new knowledge based on the importance of external societal as well as intra- and interpersonal factors for the health and well-being of patients and their relatives. The research agenda also addresses interprofessional and interorganizational collaboration.
Researchers
Photo: Ulf SirbornHelena Salminen
The research is focused on two major areas of interest – clinical research on osteoporosis and pedagogical research.
Photo: PrivatCaroline Wachtler
My research focuses on developing, testing, and implementing complex interventions to improve primary care for older adults with multiple chronic conditions and mental health challenges.
Photo: PrivatErland Axelsson
The research is focused on behavioral medicine and the interaction between persistent physical symptoms and psychological processes. We strive for a flat organization, with openness and a high tolerance for unexpected, including negative, research findings.
Photo: Mia FlinkAxel C. Carlsson
I conduct broad research on diseases in primary care, with projects ranging from early detection of cancer, cognitive testing and machine learning for early identification of dementia, to studies on high blood pressure and cardiovascular risk in the population, post-COVID syndrome, and mental health.
Jan Hasselström
The research is primarily focused on two areas: cardiovascular prevention and medical practice, as well as support systems for the early detection of cancer.
Photo: N/AAnna Nager
My research is strongly rooted in family medicine and spans psychiatric illnesses, respiratory diseases, and informatics in primary care.
Photo: Privat.Nouha Saleh Stattin
My research focuses, among other things, on developing interventions to improve early detection of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (T2D), as well as enhancing care for individuals with these two conditions.
Photo: Marcus GustafssonHanna Sandelowsky
My research interest is primarily focused on asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in primary care.
Photo: N/AKatharina Schmidt-Mende
The HAMPUS group - Holistic Approaches to Multimorbidity in Primary Care: Unveiling Sustainable Solutions - was established 2018 and is dedicated to improving care for older adults with multimorbidity, with primary care as the foundation for long-term support. We believe care should be coordinated, evidence-based, and centered on patients' needs, preferences, and well-being.