About
Lars L. Gustafsson is a Senior Professor at the Department of Laboratory Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm. His primary roles include academic leadership in clinical pharmacology, laboratory medicine, and global health research. He is affiliated with Karolinska University Hospital and contributes to both clinical and translational research.
Research Interests: His work spans clinical pharmacology (drug metabolism, therapeutic drug monitoring), HIV/AIDS pharmacology (pediatric antiretroviral therapy, drug resistance), global health (African healthcare systems, pharmacological infrastructure), geriatric healthcare (homecare workforce dynamics, aging populations), and ethical aspects of nursing during public health crises. He also explores mental health drug exposure in pregnancy and anesthesiology pharmacokinetics.
Publications Overview: His recent work emphasizes drug efficacy in vulnerable populations (children, elderly), pharmacogenetic factors influencing treatment outcomes, and healthcare system challenges in resource-limited settings. Articles highlight innovations in self-sampling techniques, ethical dilemmas in nursing homes, and cost-effectiveness of cancer medications.
Grants/Labs: Likely involved in multi-institutional projects such as the GENEFA cohort study (Uganda) and MAGDALENA trial (SSRI effects in pregnancy). Collaborates internationally on drug policy and global health equity initiatives.
