Research at Karolinska Institutet

Karolinska Institutet has 22 departments, devided into three department groups: North, Solna, and South. Our research spans the entire medical field, from basic experimental research to nursing and patient-oriented sciences.

A centre at Karolinska Institutet is a focused concentration in a certain research or educational area which is flexible in its organisation and limited in time. The centres aim to create a dynamic collaboration. A common characteristic is that centres consist of research teams sharing equipment and premises.

A national node for molecular biosciences with focus on health and environmental research. SciLifeLab combines frontline technical expertise with advanced knowledge of translational medicine and molecular bioscience.

Cancer Research KI is an overarching umbrella organisation and single point of entry to cancer research at Karolinska Institutet, that includes some 250 research groups. The aim is to combine cancer research with clinical oncology by bringing together top level cancer scientists from different disciplines, with the overall goal to generate new scientific discoveries that can be rapidly translated into clinical practice for the benefit of patients and society.

Bathing in the coldest of waters and disappointed faces when clouds cover the sun. The Swedes worship warm summer weather. But heat waves are expected to become increasingly common in the future – and we need to start learning about the dangers of high temperatures.

Your personality affects your perception of reality. It also affects your impression of your boss. There is research to support this, but there is also plenty of nonsense in the world of personality tests. 

Previous studies indicate that rude behaviour at work is a growing problem. Karin Villaume intends to survey the current situation in the Swedish retail trade.

As we get older, the function of our muscle cells deteriorates in several ways. But there is hope. With exercise, you can also get old and tired muscle cells to shape up and perform better.

In September 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Agenda 2030, a vision for a better world that includes 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with 169 associated targets. Researchers at KI are taking part in the effort to reach the goals.