Our mission is to contribute to the improvement of human health through research and education.

About Karolinska Institutet

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Karolinska Institutet– a medical university

About Karolinska Institutet

Karolinska Institutet is a globally respected medical university marked by a passion for research and a drive to contribute to the improvement of human health. Karolinska Institutet today stands for more than 40 per cent of all academic medical research in Sweden.

The Stockholm Academic Healthcare SystemAs a medical university, it is essential for Karolinska Institutet to work in concert with the healthcare services, in particu-lar with the Stockholm County Council (SLL). In recent years, the partnership between Karolinska Institutet and SLL has intensified considerably and continues to expand. A common goal is to conduct research and education that is of the

highest international quality, and of benefit to today’s and tomorrow’s

patients. This is being achieved through developing the skills and knowledge of healthcare personnel, implementing research results, and – together with industry – developing and

testing pharmaceuticals and medical products.

SciLifeLabThe Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab) at the KI campus in Solna is a national resource centre for high-throughput bio-science with a focus on genomics, prote-omics, bioimaging and bioinformatics. The SciLifeLab has been formed jointly by the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm University, Uppsala University and Karolinska Institutet and is funded by strategic grants from the Swedish Govern-ment. Academic research, the healthcare

system and the life science industry can all benefit from SciLifeLab by active collaboration, access to advanced instru-mentation and active programs for know-ledge transfer.

Stem cell research and cell therapyKarolinska Institutet is one of few univer-sities that early and successfully has covered the gamut from advanced experimental stem cell research to clinical applications of cell therapy and regenerative medicine. Karolinska Institutet has established strong clinical expertise in cell therapy through years of world-leading work in transplant-ation medicine. This gives Karolinska Institutet a unique potential to achieve medical breakthroughs in a number of diseases.

EpidemiologySweden has a unique prerequisite for the pursuit of epidemiological research thanks to our long tradition of personal identity numbers, access to national demographic and health registries, and healthcare of high and uniform quality. This enables research on very large populations. World-class resources for epidemi-ological research are available at Karolinska Institutet including the KI Biobank, longi-tudinal cohorts such as the Swedish Twin Registry, and expanding competence in bio-

statistics. This puts Karolinska Institutet at the cutting edge of medical epidemiological research in an international perspective

Innovation systemTo ensure that innovations in medicine and health translate into benefits for health care, Karolinska Institutet has for several years built up a unique innovation system. The innovation system consists of a number of players with services which all aim to utilize ideas originating from research. Support for enterprise collaboration, counseling and education is provided, inspiration to the development of ideas is given by highlight-ing best practice, and collaboration between industry and academia is established.

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About Karolinska Institutet

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KIBasic and translational researchResearch at Karolinska Institutet is conducted in 22 departments, most of which are situated within or adjacent to Stockholm’s university hospitals. This creates ample opportunities for translational research in which new experi-mental results are rapidly implemented for patient benefit, and where clinical observa-tions provide a basis for new research ideas.

Collaborations around the worldThe US is on top of the list over countries that Karolinska Institutet is copublishing with, but the university collaborates with researchers all around the world. The number in the parenthesis is the approximate number of copublications by researchers in that country and Karolinska Institutet during 2010–2012.

US(2,524)

United Kingdom(1,761) Germany

(1,396)

China(397)

Australia(539)

Brazil(118)

South Africa(106)

About Karolinska Institutet

Research at Karolinska Institutet spans the entire medical field, from basic experimental research to patient-oriented and nursing research.

Cancer and haematologyKarolinska Institutet has a very broad, strong and often unique research base in cancer and haematology, which is ex-ploited by many groups distributed among several departments. Leading research is for example carried out in breast and prostate cancers and haematological cancers. The research spans from experimental studies on possible drug targets to clinical and epidemiological studies.

Cell, molecular, and structural biologyResearch in cell, molecular and structural biology is very advanced at Karolinska Institutet and involves the study of genes and their expression, as well as proteins and other organic substances, and how these co-operate in the living cell in order to improve our knowledge of fundamental biological processes. Ongoing research is concerned with certain disease areas like for example cancer, neurodegeneration, cardio-vascular diseases and inflam- matory conditions.

Circulation and respirationKarolinska Institutet has a long tradition of strong clinical research in cardio-vascular disease, atherosclerosis, and other vascular diseases such as complications of diabetes and renal disease. This has been further strengthened in recent decades by ad-ditional elements of strong fundamental research, which provide a clear orientation towards translational research. Pulmonary medicine, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma and lung cancer are other fields of research in this area.

Developmental biology, stem cells, and reproductive, regenerative and reparative medicineKarolinska Institutet is a leader in devel-opmental biology research which includes studies of how genes regulate cell growth, and the differentiation of cells from the stem cell stage and onwards in the forma-tion of tissues and organs with the aim of finding new methods of treating diseases and repairing damaged tissues. In repro-ductive research studies are made on germ cells, infertility, pregnancy, foetal medicine, the newborn infant and into andrology. The reparative medical research at Karolinska Institutet involves surgery and orthopae-dics.

Endocrinology and metabolismKarolinska Institutet´s research into endocrinology and metabolism touches upon many of the most important health problems of our time, including diabetes, obesity, hypertension, osteoporosis and hormonal disturbances. It aims to achieve both better treatments and more effective prevention programs and involves for example nutrition, physical activity, anaes-thesia and intensive care, drug metabolism, nephrology and gastroenterology.

Epidemiology and public health The focus in the epidemiological research at Karolinska Institutet is to understand the genetic, environmental and nutritional factors behind diseases like cancer, asthma/allergies, RA, infections and psychiatric

diseases. Public health research includes studies of

the major endemic diseases and their relationship to lifestyles and

environmental factors. Karolinska Institutet is very active in the global health research where prevention measures as well as health inequities within and between countries are important concerns.

Health care sciencesHealth care science is an extensive subject at Karolinska Institutet that includes studies in a number of disciplines such as nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and health economics. It examines the origins and preconditions for disease and health, as well as the consequences of disease from biological, psychosocial, cultural and econ-omic perspectives and the development of therapeutic measures.

Immunology, infection, inflammation and micro-biologyImmunology, infection and inflam- mation are often interacting factors in both acute and chronic conditions. Leading research in immunology and inflammation into, for example, rheumatic diseases is carried out at Karolinska Institutet. In the field of global health, successful research is performed on infections such as malaria, HIV and tuberculosis, with an emphasis on epidemiology, vaccination and prevention.

Neuroscience, psychiatry and behavioural scienceKarolinska Institutet has the largest neuro-science community in Sweden. Neuroscien-tists at Karolinska Institutet strive to make fundamental discoveries about nervous system function, and to translate research findings into improvements in the diagno-sis and treatment of psychiatric and neuro-logical disorders. Studies are for example made on neurodevelopmental disorders, Alzheimers disease and dementia, suicide and addictive disorders.

Research areas

About Karolinska Institutet

The outstanding reputation of Karolinska Institutet attracts prominent academics within the medical field from around the world. A doctoral degree from Karolinska Institutet gives you cutting edge skills within your research field and opens up a wide range of career opportunities.

t Karolinska Institutet there are approxi-mately 2,100 active doctoral students, which is about one third of the univer-sity’s entire student body and over 40 per

cent of the doctoral population in the fields of medicine, odontology and pharmacy in Sweden. Every year, more than 350 students persue their doctoral degree (PhD) here, many of which have completed their first or second level education abroad.

Broad and personalised educationDoctoral (or third cycle) education at Karolinska Institutet (aiming for either a licentiate or doctoral degree) is largely based on the student’s individual research project, which entails own project work in an established research team and supervi-sion by senior researchers as well as study courses. Doctoral education at Karolinska Institutet can take place within the frame of a thematic educational programme. Karolinska Institutet’s 14 doctoral programmes cross departmental boundaries and are given in a wide range of medical fields such as cell bio-logy and genetics, regenerative medicine and neuroscience. Karolinska Institutet also offers several doctoral schools, most of them with clinical profile.

Worldwide research International collaboration increases the quality of education and creates unique opportunities for students to connect with

other research environments. There is a large variety in how international doctoral education collaboration is pursued. Many international students choose to spend their complete education at Karolinska Institutet whereas others participate in a “sand-wich” program, sharing their time between the home and the partner institution. Some students also participate in a short-term exchange pro-gramme or do research within a foreign research group. Many international partnerships are informal and initiated by individual researchers or research groups. However, an increasing

number of doctoral students at Karolinska Institutet participate in international co-operations based on formal agreements between Karolinska Institutet and other

universities in a wide range of countries including China, Finland, Japan, Singapore, South Africa, Uganda and the USA. As a student within a partnership you develop multiple scientific skills, and some international collaborations give you the

opportunity to receive a double degree from both universities.

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About Karolinska Institutet

Karolinska Institutet is consistently ranked in the top 50 universities globally, and the top 10 medical universities in Europe. As a student at Karolinska Institutet, you can open doors to a global future.

Medical universityKarolinska Institutet is a one-faculty uni-versity dedicated solely to the medical and health sciences and offers the widest range of medical education in Sweden and. Education at Karolinska Institutet can lead to degrees in fields such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, psychology, physio-therapy, occupational ther-apy, biomedicine and public health. Approximately 6,000 students are undertaking educational programmes and freestanding courses at Bachelor and Master levels at Karolinska Institutet each year.

A head start in clinical trainingSeveral of the study programmes at Karo-linska Institutet include on-site training,

which may consist of clinical training or other training within the healthcare system. The close proximity of the Karolinska University Hospital and other educational

hospitals area plays a very important role in the university’s operations.

Strong connection to researchTeachers at Karolinska Institutet divide their time between teaching and con-

ducting research, keeping them in tune with on-going develop-

ments in their respective fields, which ensures that students are involved in the latest medical advances. The university incorpor-ates an interactive teaching model that emphasises informal and close contact with teachers and facilitates the active participation of students. Here, ambitious

students, teachers and researchers together create an interesting and stimulating envi-ronment for work and study.

International focusKarolinska Institutet offers extensive oppor-tunities for international exchange, which gives students the opportunity to carry out part of their edu-cation at leading uni- versities abroad. A degree from Karolinska Institutet opens doors all over the world,

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About Karolinska Institutet

HIGHER EDUCATION AT KAROLINSKA INSTITUTET• Bachelor’s/First cycle

programmes• Master’s/Second cycle

programmes• Freestanding courses and

summer courses• Continuing professional

development in areas such as medicine, biomedicine, dentistry, nursing, health as well as leadership.

GLOBAL MASTER’S PROGRAMMES Karolinska Institutet’s Global Master’s Programmes are taught entirely in English and have an international focus. • Bioentrepreneurship• Biomedicine• Global Health• Health Informatics• Public Health Sciences • Toxicology

and provides international career oppor-tunities for graduates.

Studying in StockholmStockholm is the largest university city in the Nordic countries and home of 80,000 students of which 5,000 are international students. The capital of Sweden spreads out over 14 islands in Lake Mälaren and is famous for its green natural spaces, the surrounding archipelago,

a rich cultural history and a large variety of things to see and do. Nearly 90 per cent of the general population speaks English.

Campus lifeEducation and research at Karolinska Institutet is mainly conducted on two campuses: Campus Solna and Campus

Huddinge, neighbouring Stockholm city, Solna to the northwest and

Huddinge to the south.

• Early patient contact • The studies are conducted in

the midst of strong research environments

• Access to clinical knowledge centres and clinical education wards

• A broad selection of interna-tional exchange programmes and a global classroom

Educational strengths

About Karolinska Institutet

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Home of the Nobel prize

In his will dated November 27, 1895,

Alfred Nobel appointed Karolinska Institutet to award

the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. This honourable mission is today executed by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet – fifty professors currently working at our university. This great honour has given the university a broad international network of contacts in the medical research community.

Eight Nobel Prizes in Physiology or Medicine have been awarded to Swedish researchers. Five of them are from Karolinska Institutet.

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