About
Johan Askling is a Professor of Rheumatology and Senior Physician at Karolinska Institutet, affiliated with the Department of Medicine, Solna. He specializes in chronic inflammatory disease epidemiology, particularly focusing on rheumatological conditions and their treatments. His research addresses disease susceptibility, treatment efficacy, and safety, with a strong emphasis on register-based studies and clinical outcomes.
Education includes a PhD from Karolinska Institutet (2001) and an MD from Uppsala University. He leads the Chronic Inflammatory Disease Epidemiology research group, which investigates diseases like sarcoidosis, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatic disorders. The group emphasizes comparative effectiveness of therapies and societal impacts of chronic illnesses.
His research spans epidemiological analyses of autoimmune diseases, pharmacovigilance, and health policy. Notable areas include granulomatosis with polyangiitis, venous thromboembolism in inflammatory bowel disease, and opioid use patterns. Collaborations with European networks enhance his work on treatment disparities and healthcare system comparisons.
Publications focus on translational research, bridging clinical practice and population health. Key themes include real-world drug efficacy, genetic predictors of treatment response, and public health implications of chronic diseases. His work informs clinical guidelines and policy decisions in rheumatology and immunology.
