Anahita Amirpour

I'm enrolled in the Research School of Health Science (2021-2025), and my PhD research focuses on cognitive recovery and disorders after surgery in older adults. My project is part of the PeriBrainCare research group, and I work under the main supervision of Professor Ulrica Nilsson. 

I have previously held several positions of trust at Karolinska Institutet as a student representative in the committee for PhD education (KFU), the dissertation committee, and the Medical Union's council.

Study I: Comparability study with analog and digital neurocognitive tests, with cognitively healthy older adults. Study completed and published.

Study 2: Clinical mixed-methods study with blood-borne biomarkers, neurocognitive tests and qualitative interviews conducted at Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm with older adult patients undergoing orthopedic surgery. Study completed and article published.

Study 3: Clinical feasibility study at Ersta Hospital, Stockholm with older adult patients undergoing abdominal surgery. Study completed and article undergoing peer review.

Study 4: Systematic review "Investigating the association between psychological factors and postoperative neurocognitive recovery". We are currently analyzing data. Please read our PROSPERO study protocol here

Founded and hosted the popular-scientific podcast in Swedish called Specialistpodden 2018-2019.
Former clinical supervisor for nursing students, medical students and residents.