Katharina Eschelbach

I am a PhD student in epidemiology at the Centre for Cervical Cancer prevention (CCCE) within the Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology at Karolinska Institute. I have a background in the biological sciences, with a focus on immunology, including a research stay at La Jolla Institute in San Diego and a Master's degree in Global Health at Karolinska Institute. Together, this has shaped a multidisciplinary approach spanning biomedical sciences and population health. 

My research focuses on cervical cancer prevention, with a particular emphasis on HPV genotype-specific infection patterns and viral load, as well as screening performance, HPV vaccination, and health-related outcomes. I work primarily with national registry data to generate real-world evidence that can inform prevention and screening strategies across different populations.