Osher Center for Integrative Health
Integrative medicine aims to promote health and to counteract disease through the development and integration of evidence-based knowledge from different disciplines and traditions to complement established medicine. Rigorous scientific methods are applied to evaluate mechanisms, treatment effects, efficiency, and use in society.
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Photo: Getty Images.,Getty ImagesNew donation to the Osher Center for Integrative Health
The Oshers are extending their commitment from 2005, adding an additional approximately 23 million SEK to the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Karolinska Institutet.
"This is incredibly exciting news", says Mats Lekander, professor of health psychology at Karolinska Institutet, and director of the center. "Bernard and Barbro Osher's new gift ensure that the Osher Center for Integrative Health can continue for many years to come. We are extremely happy for the long-term trust that the Oshers have in our research."
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Osher Collaborative
The Osher Collaborative for integrative medicine amplifies the collective impact of the seven Osher Centers on health and well-being for all
Education
Members of the Osher Center for Integrative Health at KI teaches at courses and programs in the basic education at KI. Members also organize several PhD courses on topics of stress, sleep, placebo, and psychoneuroimmunology, applying mind-body and interdisciplinary perspectives.
For more information, see the course catalogue
Doctoral course “Psychoneuroimmunology” (#5252)
Doctoral course “Stress, Sleep, and Health” (#5216)
Doctoral course “The science of the placebo effect” (#5638)
Culture - Osher Center
The Osher Center for Integrative Health at Karolinska Institutet continues to engage in cultural and creative activities that highlight the role of culture in human health and wellbeing. Although the former Cultural Council at Karolinska Institutet is no longer active and will find a new form, the center’s commitment to culture–health interactions remains strong through initiatives led by Professor Mats Lekander.
These activities emphasize the importance of dialogue between academia and the broader society, as well as the value of cultural expression in promoting health. The center has previously initiated Karolinska Institutet’s annual Culture and Creativity Day, showcasing cultural contributions from students and staff in collaboration with representatives from the cultural sector. The center has also initiated a yearly Cultural Award, underscoring the significance of creativity and cultural engagement within the university community. Scientific communication, openness and public reachout is at the core of these activities.
News
New research broadens perceptions of chronic fatigue syndromes and post-COVID conditions
The research group Oslo Chronic Fatigue Consortrium has presented new research that broadens the understanding of chronic fatigue syndromes, including CFS/ME and post-COVID conditions, which have sometimes been seen as incurable diseases. The conclusions may provide new hope for patients suffering from these conditions.
Mats Lekander professor of health psychology at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience at Karolinska Institutet, believes that the research results are important for managing people with chronic fatigue syndrome and post-covid conditions.
Low income and education, risk factors for mental ill-health during the pandemic
Swedes with lower income and education were at greater risk of deteriorating mental health during the pandemic. This is shown in a study conducted by researchers from the University of Gothenburg in collaboration with Professor Mats Lekander at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience.
Julie Lasselin has been awarded the Robert Ader New Investigator Award
Julie Lasselin at the Division for Psychology and Osher center for integrative medicine has been awarded the Robert Ader New Investigator Award from the Psychoneuroimmunology Research Society. This prestigious award is presented to an outstanding new research scientist who has made exciting basic science or clinical contributions to the field of PNI.
Director of the Osher center for Integrative Health
Since 2022, Mats Lekander is the director of the center.
Barbro Osher was awarded the honorary title of Professor
Barbro Osher, Honorary Doctor at Karolinska Institutet, was awarded the honorary title of Professor. The title was awarded to Barbro Osher for her commitment and efforts to promote culture and research.
