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13+ hour, 56+ min ago (256+ words) Kristi Sidney Annerstedt is an Associate Professor in global health at Karolinska Institutet with a focus on health promotion and health equity. Kristi is an experienced mixed methods researcher with strong skills in epidemiological study design, process evaluations, and intervention…...
Childhood trauma linked to treatment resistant depression
21+ hour, 58+ min ago (337+ words) People who have experienced adverse childhood experiences are at increased risk of developing depression later in life that is difficult to treat. This is shown in a new twin study from Karolinska Institutet based on Swedish twin data, published in…...
New doctoral research examines health and support needs among older informal caregivers
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (318+ words) Many older adults in Sweden help care for partners, relatives or friends, but those who provide the most intensive support often face challenges that affect their own health. This is shown in new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet. "The main…...
Farzana 's doctoral research focuses on care for older people
4+ week, 1+ day ago (324+ words) Farzana Rahman is a clinical physiotherapist with a strong interest in improving eldercare. Her doctoral thesis focuses on health and social care for older people, with particular emphasis on home healthcare and home help. Research group: Equity and Health Policy…...
Spotlighting Adolescent Co-Design
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (170+ words) On March 5th, the Changemaker Project and the BIGH Doctoral Programme hosted the conference "Spotlighting Adolescent Co-Design." The event brought together over 90 participants from Sweden, Finland, Tanzania, and beyond. Two key themes emerged: the importance of transparency in co-design projects and…...
"Journ'es CORTICO" Symposium at the University of Lille - Extended Deadline
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (232+ words) Journ'es CORTICO 2026, the symposium in the fields of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI), Neurotechnology and Cognitive Neuroscience, will take place on May 18-20, 2026, at the University of Lille, France. The conference will be held in two languages, French and English, with live interpretation…...
More children are receiving obesity medication
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (483+ words) For several years, the curve for childhood obesity has been fairly stable. However, the use of new drugs is increasing. Other aspects of life are also affected. A Swedish study showed that obesity is an independent risk factor for not…...
Polish Your KID Funding Application: Information and Guidance (Campus Flemingsberg)
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (152+ words) Venue: in Flemingsberg (18th of February) or Solna (19th of February), Target group: This seminar is directed towards researchers who hold a Ph D and are interested in KID funding. Organizers: Co-organized by the Junior Faculty and the KID Steering Group with…...