Paul Ackermann

Paul Ackermann

Professor/Assistant Senior Physician | Docent
Visiting address: Hotellet, plan 2, Karolinska universitetssjukhuset, 17176 Stockholm
Postal address: K1 Molekylär medicin och kirurgi, K1 MMK Ortopedi, 171 76 Stockholm
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About me

  • Dr. P.W. Ackermann is focusing his research on neuro-vascular regulation of venous thromboembolism, pain and musculo-skeletal tissue repair in collaboration with a global network of researchers. Clinically Dr. Ackermann is working as an orthopedic surgeon at the Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm.

Research

  • Dr. P.W. Ackermann is focusing his research on neuro-vascular regulation of venous thromboembolism (blood clots), pain and musculo-skeletal tissue repair.  

  • Physical inactivity is one of the greatest threats to health in modern times, contributing to blood clots, muscle loss, pain, obesity, and diabetes. Orthopedic patients face even greater risks due to injuries, surgeries, and prolonged periods of leg immobilization. In our research group, we aim to uncover the molecular mechanisms underlying complications such as blood clotting, impaired healing, and pain. Additionally, we are developing innovative, targeted strategies to prevent these complications by stimulating blood flow and nerve activity during periods of inactivity.

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Employments

  • Professor/Assistant Senior Physician, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, 2021-

Degrees and Education

  • Docent, Karolinska Institutet, 2009
  • Doctor Of Philosophy, Dept of Surgical Science, Karolinska Institutet, 2001
  • University Medical Degree, Karolinska Institutet, 1998
  • Kemi 40 p, Stockholm University, 1992

Distinction and awards

  • Swedish Research Council grant, On “Prevention of thromboembolism and failed healing during lower limb immobilization – a multicenter study with adjuvant intermittent pneumatic compression therapy.”, Swedish Research Council, 2017
  • Swedish Research Council grant, on “Prevention of thromboembolism and failed healing after lower extremity injury - novel neuro-vascularly targeted Therapy”., Swedish Research Council, 2012
  • DJO Sports Medicine’s grant, “Compression treatment prevents post-operative complications and promotes tissue repair”., DJO Sports Medicine's, 2011
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s grant, Ligament and Tendon Repair and Regeneration Grant for Groundbreaking Ligament and Tendon Repair Research, “Biological Augmentation of Ligament and Tendon Healing: Role of Neuropeptides.”, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, 2010
  • Best poster award, ”Can sports massage improve recovery after hard eccentric exercise?”, , Swedish Orthopedic Society, 2002

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