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Niklas Mattsson-Carlgren serves as an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at Lund University's Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences. He holds multiple significant roles including Deputy Research Team Manager and Principal Investigator for several major research projects. His affiliations extend to the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine (WCMM), LU Profile Area: Proactive Ageing, and MultiPark: Multidisciplinary Research Focused on Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Mattsson-Carlgren's research primarily focuses on Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions, with additional work on acute brain injuries such as those following cardiac arrest. His expertise spans neurochemistry, including the regulation of pain and sleep. He employs biochemical measurements, neuroimaging, and cognitive testing to study disease processes in vivo across the spectrum from preclinical disease to advanced dementia. His work aims to improve diagnostic and prognostic methods in clinical practice, enhance clinical trial design for novel therapies, and deepen understanding of disease mechanisms. His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on plasma biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease detection and monitoring, with particular focus on tau and amyloid pathology. The research shows increasing integration of machine learning approaches with traditional biomarker analysis, reflecting a trend toward more sophisticated diagnostic tools that combine multiple data sources for improved accuracy in predicting disease progression. As Principal Investigator for multiple significant projects including 'Longitudinal plasma biomarkers, cognitive data and amyloid PET to improve early prevention of Alzheimer's disease' and 'Validation of an MTBR tau immunoassay for CSF and plasma,' he leads substantial research efforts funded by organizations including Familjen Rönströms stiftelse, Eli Lilly and Company, and the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. He also serves as supervisor for PhD students, notably for 'Studies of induced neuronal cells in Alzheimer's disease.' Dr. Mattsson-Carlgren is actively involved in the neuroscience community, serving on the program committee for Neuroscience Day 2025. His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and wellbeing. His work has gained significant attention, with multiple papers being picked up by news outlets and referenced across social media platforms including X (Twitter) and Bluesky.

• Alzheimer's Disease
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Tau Pathology
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Johan Undén is an Associate Professor and Consultant in the Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine at Lund University. His work primarily focuses on critical care medicine, with particular expertise in cardiac arrest, traumatic brain injury, and neurotrauma. His research interests span several critical areas in emergency and intensive care medicine: Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest and post-resuscitation care (77% of his research fingerprint) Traumatic Brain Injury and neurotrauma management (27-39% of his research fingerprint) Head trauma in children and diagnostic guidelines Spinal cord injury management Septic shock and fluid resuscitation protocols Dr. Undén's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on clinical guidelines validation, quality of life assessment after critical events, and multicenter clinical trials. His work significantly contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being. He actively supervises doctoral students and serves as principal or assistant supervisor on multiple research projects including studies on health-related quality of life after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, clinical investigation of new oral anticoagulants, and clinical aspects of head injury management in children. His work involves extensive collaboration with multiple institutions across the Nordic region. Dr. Undén is a key contributor to the Scandinavian Neurotrauma Committee and is actively involved in developing and validating clinical guidelines that influence practice across the Nordic countries in emergency and critical care medicine.

• Cardiac Arrest
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Neurotrauma
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Gisela Lilja is an Associate Professor in Neurology at Lund University and serves as chief occupational therapist at Skåne University Hospital Lund-Malmö. Her clinical expertise centers on neurology and neuro-rehabilitation with specialized focus on cognitive rehabilitation. She maintains active affiliations with Lund University's Center for Cardiac Arrest Research and Brain Injury After Cardiac Arrest research initiative. Dr. Lilja earned her PhD in 2015 with a dissertation titled 'Cognitive function after cardiac arrest and targeted temperature management.' Her research primarily investigates long-term cognitive outcomes following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, expanded to include post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) in severe Covid-19 and sepsis survivors. She contributes to major international trials including TTM-trial, TTM2, and SWECRIT Covid-19 study, while developing European/Swedish guidelines for post-cardiac arrest rehabilitation and serving on the Swedish Resuscitation Council's working groups. Her recent publications reveal multidisciplinary research trends spanning biomarker validation for cognitive recovery, fluid management in septic shock, physical activity assessment in cardiac arrest survivors, quality-of-life metrics, and virtual interventions. These works integrate neurology, critical care, and rehabilitation science to address survivor outcomes across diverse patient populations. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Dr. Lilja co-supervises five PhD students from psychology, physiotherapy, ICU nursing, and intensive care medicine disciplines. Her active research portfolio includes the SWECRIT Covid-19 cohort study and REDUSE trial investigating fluid resuscitation strategies in septic shock, alongside guideline development initiatives and core outcome set standardization for cardiac arrest research. She is integral to Lund University's Center for Cardiac Arrest Research and Brain Injury After Cardiac Arrest team, while co-organizing the biennial International Symposium on Post Cardiac Arrest Care to advance global collaboration in this specialized field.

• Cognitive Rehabilitation
• Cardiac Arrest Outcomes
• Post-Intensive Care Syndrome
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Jacob Hollenberg is a Professor and Senior Physician at Karolinska Institutet, leading the Center for Cardiac Arrest Research at the Department of Clinical Research and Education, Södersjukhuset. He serves as the Convener of both the Steering Group and Scientific Executive Committee of the Cardiac Arrest Center and is the scientific chairman of the Swedish CPR Council. His primary research interests focus on improving survival rates from cardiac arrest through innovative interventions. He has pioneered research in simplified CPR techniques, SMS alerting systems for lifeguards, simultaneous emergency response systems (SAMS), drone-delivered defibrillators, therapeutic hypothermia, and advanced cardiac arrest treatments including ECMO. His work spans the entire care chain from the community to hospital intensive care. Hollenberg's research has significantly influenced international treatment guidelines, with major publications in prestigious journals including the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, Circulation, and European Heart Journal. His SMS lifeguard system, which alerts volunteer rescuers to cardiac arrest locations via mobile app, has been implemented across Sweden and Denmark and earned him KI's Innovation Prize in 2024. KI's Innovation Prize 2024 for developing the SMS lifeguard app (Heartrunner) Prince Daniel's research grant for promising young researchers As principal research leader, Hollenberg oversees a multidisciplinary team of 25-30 researchers conducting approximately 10 major projects on cardiac arrest. His work has direct clinical impact, with many of his research findings translated into real-world treatment protocols that save lives. He also maintains an active clinical practice as a cardiologist at the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Södersjukhuset.

• Cardiology
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Cardiac arrest research
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Bengt Nilsson is a University Lecturer at the Department of Forest and Wood Technology within the Faculty of Engineering at Linnaeus University. His academic career spans forest bioenergy research and rural emergency services, with a particular focus on sustainable forest management practices and community resilience. He serves as Deputy Head of Department and is an active member of "The Bridge" collaboration council between IKEA and Linnaeus University, contributing to multidisciplinary research on home life and production conditions. Dr. Nilsson completed his doctoral thesis in 2016 titled "Extraction of logging residues for bioenergy – effects of operational methods on fuel quality and biomass losses in the forest" at Linnaeus University. His educational background demonstrates a strong foundation in forest technology and sustainable resource management, though specific undergraduate and master's details aren't provided in the available materials. Dr. Nilsson's research interests span two primary domains: forest bioenergy systems and rural emergency response. His early work focused on optimizing forest fuel extraction methods, particularly comparing traditional dried-stacked versus fresh-stacked approaches for logging residues. More recently, his research has shifted toward forest fire management and sustainable co-utilization of rescue resources in rural Sweden. His work addresses critical challenges in sustainable forestry practices while simultaneously strengthening community resilience against natural disasters. This dual focus reflects his commitment to practical solutions that bridge environmental sustainability and public safety concerns in rural communities. An analysis of Dr. Nilsson's publication history reveals a clear transition from forest bioenergy research (2015-2018) toward rural emergency services (2020-2024). His earlier work centered on technical aspects of logging residue extraction, moisture content, and nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems. More recently, his research has examined volunteer emergency response systems, part-time firefighter integration, and multi-agency collaboration during forest fires. This evolution demonstrates how his expertise in forest management naturally extended to emergency response systems in rural communities. The interdisciplinary nature of his work combines forestry science with social science perspectives on community resilience and emergency management. Dr. Nilsson has secured funding for several significant research initiatives: "Sustainable shared use of rescue resources in Swedish rural areas" (2020-2024), where he served as project manager "SimWood" project optimizing biomass use in Kronoberg, particularly in Uppvidinge municipality "Sustainable use of virgin and recovered raw material streams for innovative bio-based products" initiative As project manager for the "Sustainable shared use of rescue resources" project (2020-2024), Dr. Nilsson led a multidisciplinary team of researchers from Health and Care Sciences, Fire Technology, Political Science, and Forestry. This collaboration challenged traditional scientific methods to develop evidence-based strategies for organizing part-time firefighters, SMS lifeguards, and resource mobilization during forest fires. His work has directly contributed to knowledge development for increased safety in rural areas, with findings now being used to shape new emergency response strategies. He has successfully bridged academic research with practical implementation in community safety systems. Dr. Nilsson is actively involved with the Forest Management research group at Linnaeus University, where he contributes to advancing sustainable forestry practices. His current "Seed Project" focuses on integrating human and technological resources to strengthen local community resilience against forest fires. This initiative represents a practical application of his research, bringing together academic expertise with on-the-ground emergency response needs. His work with "The Bridge" collaboration further extends his impact into product development and home safety considerations through the IKEA partnership, demonstrating his ability to translate research into real-world applications.

• Forest Bioenergy
• Logging Residue Extraction
• Forest Fire Management
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Anders Stålman is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer and Docent at the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet. He leads the Sports Medicine research group at the Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center (CIFU), focusing on knee joint injuries in sports, particularly anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. His work spans injury mechanisms, treatment optimization, rehabilitation strategies, and return-to-sport outcomes, with an emphasis on prevention through pattern analysis. PhD, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet (2010) University Medical Degree, Karolinska Institutet (1999) Docent, Karolinska Institutet (2021) Research interests center on Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine , with a focus on Knee Surgery , ACL Reconstruction , Meniscal Repair , and Biomechanics . His studies investigate graft selection, surgical volume impacts, and long-term functional outcomes. Recent articles (2024-2025) analyze ACL graft performance , meniscal repair failure rates , and knee laxity patterns , reflecting trends in Orthopaedics , Sports Medicine , and Clinical Research . Collaborative studies with colleagues across Sweden explore optimal rehabilitation and surgical decision-making. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Advising: Stålman supervises multiple PhD students in projects examining ACL reconstruction, graft effects, and return-to-sport protocols. Key advisees include Daniel Castellanos Dolk, Firathan Koca, and Katarina Lindgren. Labs and teams include the Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center (CIFU) , collaborating with the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery and engaging orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists, and researchers.

• Orthopaedics
• Sports Medicine
• Knee Surgery
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Johanna Alkan Olsson is a Senior Lecturer and key academic at Lund University 's Centre for Environmental and Climate Science (CEC). She serves as Assistant Director and Director of First/Second Cycle Studies at CEC, while also acting as Principal Investigator for BECC's project on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in a Changing Climate. Her work bridges environmental policy, social science, and climate adaptation. Role : Senior Lecturer, Assistant Director, Director of Studies Projects : ClimApp, STACCATO, ProcSIBE, LU Land Her research focuses on three interconnected areas: 1) Participatory governance and evidence-based environmental management using ICT tools, 2) Stakeholder collaboration for climate adaptation of cultural heritage and urban areas, and 3) Cross-scale institutional frameworks for sustainable development goals. She specializes in socio-legal analysis of environmental policies, particularly in urban planning, PFAS pollution management, and agricultural sustainability. Recent publications emphasize nature-based solutions (NBS) in Nordic cities, biodiversity offsetting in Sweden, and climate-vulnerable maize farming systems. She supervises doctoral students Jasmine Livingston and Björn Wickenberg, collaborating with institutions like the EU Commission, Swedish County Administrative Boards, and private entities such as Skanska and Riksbyggen. Her work intersects with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in climate action, sustainable cities, and life on land. She actively engages in transdisciplinary research, connecting legal frameworks with ecological practices across Sweden, Turkey, France, and international contexts.

• Environmental Resource Management
• Political Science - Public Administration
• Law and Society Studies
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Susanna Larsson is an Associate Professor and Senior Researcher at Karolinska Institutet's Institute of Environmental Medicine, where she leads the Cardiovascular and Nutritional Epidemiology Unit. Her work spans multiple disciplines within public health research, with a particular focus on understanding the complex relationships between diet, lifestyle factors, and chronic disease development. Dr. Larsson's research interests primarily center around cardiovascular epidemiology, nutritional epidemiology, and cancer epidemiology, with a strong methodological emphasis on Mendelian randomization techniques. Her work frequently examines how dietary patterns, particularly meat consumption, plant-based diets, and specific nutrients, influence the risk of major chronic diseases including cardiovascular conditions, inflammatory bowel disease, and various cancers. She has made significant contributions to understanding the genetic and environmental determinants of disease through large-scale multinational studies and meta-analyses. Analysis of her extensive publication record (over 100 articles in the past five years) reveals a strong focus on causal inference methods, particularly Mendelian randomization, to untangle complex diet-disease relationships. Her research often bridges nutritional science with genetic epidemiology, examining how genetic predispositions interact with lifestyle factors to influence disease risk. Recent work has particularly emphasized connections between cardiovascular health, metabolic conditions, and gastrointestinal diseases. Dr. Larsson maintains an active research group with several doctoral students and affiliated researchers, including Stephanie Pitt and Shuai Yuan. Her collaborative approach is evident in the numerous multinational studies she participates in, often involving data from multiple countries across Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Her laboratory work focuses on the Cardiovascular and Nutritional Epidemiology Unit, which conducts population-based research examining how dietary patterns, lifestyle factors, and genetic predispositions influence chronic disease development and progression. The unit employs advanced epidemiological methods, including large-scale cohort studies, meta-analyses, and genetic epidemiology approaches to investigate causal relationships in public health.

• Cardiovascular Epidemiology
• Nutritional Epidemiology
• Cancer Epidemiology
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Anders Svensson is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Nursing Science at Linnaeus University's Department of Health and Caring Sciences. He serves as Deputy Head of Department and Deputy Scientific Director of the Center for Interprofessional Collaboration and Emergency Care (CISA). His work focuses on strengthening interprofessional collaboration in acute care and improving emergency response systems in rural Sweden. Education: PhD in Nursing Science (2019) from Linnaeus University Affiliations: Center for Interprofessional Collaboration and Emergency Care (CISA), Nordic College of Caring Science Research Interests: Emergency care ethics and decision-making Interprofessional collaboration in prehospital settings Equitable care for elderly and vulnerable populations Rural emergency response systems Ethical competence development in healthcare professionals Publications: Recent work emphasizes ethical challenges in ambulance care, rural emergency response optimization, and patient safety in dementia care. Key studies include analyses of paramedic decision-making for elderly patients and cross-border collaborations in emergency ethics. Awards: No explicit awards listed, but contributions recognized through national research networks like the Swedish Resuscitation Registry's ethics reference group. Grants/Advising: Leads the EVA project on ethical care for elderly patients and collaborates nationally on cardiac arrest survivorship studies. Supervises doctoral candidates in ambulance ethics and suicide intervention. Labs/Teams: Co-leads the innovative Cardiac Arrest REsearch group (iCARE) and chairs the Swedish Resuscitation Council's ethics working group.

• Emergency Care
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Healthcare Ethics
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Jean Stevenson-Ågren is a Senior Lecturer at Linnaeus University where she has been teaching since 2002. She represents the Faculty of Arts and Humanities on the Faculty Interest Board for eHealth (FIRE). Her academic journey began with extensive clinical practice as a Registered Nurse in Aberdeen, Registered Midwife in Glasgow, Intensive Care Nurse in Glasgow and Toronto, and Nurse teacher in Aberdeen, with professional experience across Scotland, Canada, and Saudi Arabia. Dr. Stevenson-Ågren earned her PhD in Health Informatics from the University of Sheffield. Her educational background uniquely combines extensive clinical nursing experience with advanced academic training in health informatics, creating a bridge between frontline healthcare practice and digital healthcare solutions. This dual perspective informs her teaching in English, Health Informatics, and eHealth at Linnaeus University. Her research focuses on critical intersections of healthcare delivery and technology, particularly in patient safety, electronic health records, and vital signs monitoring. A significant portion of her recent work addresses communication challenges in maternity care, specifically developing technological solutions to assist non-Swedish speaking women during prenatal care. Her work demonstrates a consistent commitment to improving healthcare quality through thoughtful integration of technology that addresses real clinical needs while considering human factors in healthcare delivery. She has developed a communication application specifically designed to facilitate interaction between Swedish midwives and Arabic-speaking women during antenatal care. Analysis of her publication record reveals a strong trajectory of research focused initially on documentation practices in electronic health records, particularly regarding vital signs monitoring and patient safety. More recently, her work has shifted toward developing practical solutions for communication barriers in maternity care, resulting in the creation of bilingual/multilingual applications to support midwives working with immigrant populations. Her approach consistently emphasizes user-centered design and evidence-based development, ensuring that technological solutions are both clinically relevant and practically implementable in real healthcare settings. Dr. Stevenson-Ågren actively represents her faculty in eHealth initiatives through her role on the Faculty Interest Board for eHealth (FIRE). While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available materials, her extensive publication record spanning over a decade suggests successful research funding to support her work in health informatics and patient safety. Her doctoral thesis, 'Documentation of Vital Signs in Electronic Health Records: A Patient Safety Issue,' represents a significant contribution to the field. Her research has led to practical applications, most notably communication tools for maternity care that address language barriers between midwives and non-Swedish speaking patients. This work appears to involve collaboration with the 'innovative Cardiac Arrest REsearch group (iCARE)' mentioned in her profile, suggesting interdisciplinary teamwork that combines clinical expertise with technological innovation to address critical healthcare challenges. Her work has been presented at major conferences including Vitalis (the largest eHealth event in Scandinavia) and the European Society of Cardiology Congress.

• Health Informatics
• Patient Safety
• Electronic Health Records
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Johan Engdahl is a Professor of Cardiology and Senior Consultant at the Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institutet. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Cardiology at Danderyd Hospital. Engdahl leads a research group focused on improving detection, monitoring, and treatment strategies for atrial fibrillation (AF), particularly through innovative screening methods and digital health technologies. Research Interests: Development of clinical trials with hard endpoints for AF management ECG screening methodologies (e.g., STROKESTOP and SMARTBEATS projects) Integration of biomarkers and machine learning into AF diagnosis Stroke prevention strategies in high-risk populations Smartphone-based diagnostics using photoplethysmography Grants & Projects: AF SPICE trial (Swedish Research Council): Evaluates extended ECG monitoring post-stroke/TIA CONSIDERING-AF study: Digital AF screening in high-risk groups SMARTBEATS: Smartphone PPG heart rhythm diagnostics Advising & Teams: Supervises doctoral candidates focusing on AF screening protocols and clinical outcomes. Active in thesis evaluations across Scandinavian universities. His team collaborates internationally on cardiovascular registries and device validation studies. Labs/Teams: Leads the Atrial Fibrillation Research Group at Danderyd Hospital, specializing in translational research between clinical practice and digital health innovations.

• Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Atrial Fibrillation
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Michelle Chew is a Professor at the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV), affiliated with the Division of Clinical Chemistry and Pharmacology (KKF) at Linköping University. She belongs to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Her research focuses on cardiac injury post-anaesthesia, brain dynamics during anaesthesia, sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy, and critical care medicine. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across clinical chemistry, pharmacology, and forensic sciences. Recent work includes studies on post-surgery cardiac biomarkers, hypotension prediction in critical care, and outcomes of tracheostomy in severe COVID-19 patients. Key research areas include circulatory dysfunction, inflammation, and cardio-metabolic risk factors through the LiU CircM strategic network. Her publications in 2025 span European Heart Journal , Intensive Care Medicine , and Resuscitation , reflecting expertise in critical care and anaesthesiology. Grants include SEK 13 million for forensic AI research, though no explicit awards are listed here. Michelle advises within her division and contributes to clinical education. Her team’s work bridges basic science and clinical practice, addressing unresolved questions in anaesthesia’s physiological impacts and critical care interventions. She is actively engaged in translational research to improve patient outcomes via biomarkers and diagnostic innovations.

• Cardiac injury after anaesthesia
• The brain during anaesthesia
• The Brain and the Nervous System
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Niki Matinrad is an Assistant Professor at Linköping University, affiliated with the Communications and Transport Systems (KTS) division within the Department of Science and Technology (ITN). Their research focuses on emergency response and healthcare logistics, emphasizing optimization of volunteer networks and resource allocation in crisis scenarios. Collaborating closely with the rescue and healthcare sectors, their work integrates operations research and systems analysis to enhance disaster preparedness and response efficiency. Research interests include volunteer center localization, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in search and rescue, sustainable supply chain design for crisis management, and predictive modeling for emergency medical service demand. Niki is part of the Center for Advanced Research in Emergency Response (CARER) and contributes to the Quantitative Logistics (KL) research group. Recent publications highlight innovations in rural emergency volunteer networks, UAS dispatch strategies from maritime platforms, and optimal task assignment algorithms for cardiac arrest response. Their interdisciplinary approach bridges technical, organizational, and socio-cultural dimensions of crisis management. As a member of the Junior Faculty network at Linköping University, Niki actively engages in advancing early-career research leadership while maintaining strong ties to industry and governmental stakeholders in emergency logistics and transport systems.

• Emergency Response Logistics
• Health Care Logistics
• Quantitative Logistics
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Nina Carlsson is a registered nurse and PhD holder in nursing science from Linnaeus University (2022), specializing in grief reactions among family members affected by sudden cardiac arrest. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences and the Department of Health and Caring Sciences. Her research focuses on psychological distress, prolonged grief, and support interventions for bereaved families. She co-leads the innovative Cardiac Arrest REsearch (iCARE) group and participates in the CESAR research network. Key contributions include studies on cognitive function in cardiac arrest survivors and validation of quality-of-life measurement tools. Her work addresses gaps in understanding grief dynamics following sudden death and aims to inform clinical support strategies. Education: B.A. in Nursing (2003) PhD in Nursing Science, Linnaeus University (2022) Research Projects: Grief and Health: Examines grief’s impact on mental and physical health iCARE Group: Studies sudden cardiac arrest outcomes and bereavement support Publications (Selected): 2025: Cardiac arrest survivors’ cognitive function analysis (Resuscitation) 2023: Factors in prolonged grief among bereaved families (Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing) 2022: Qualitative study on lived experiences of sudden cardiac arrest loss (Death Studies) Labs/Teams: iCARE Group, CESAR Network.

• Grief Studies
• Psychological Health
• Emergency Care
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Wilhelmus Johannes Andreas (Wim) Grooten is a Professor at the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society at Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. He leads the research group "Musculoskeletal disorders from a biopsychosocial perspective," which focuses on improving prevention and patient management of musculoskeletal pain through clinical interventional advances and development of diagnostic methods aimed at enhancing health and work ability. Dr. Grooten's research spans multiple areas within musculoskeletal health, with a particular emphasis on the biopsychosocial model of pain. His work integrates registry, clinical, empirical and laboratory data, psychometrics, and qualitative methods to examine health-related variables from multiple perspectives. The long-term goal of his interdisciplinary research is to develop and implement updated knowledge into clinical actions for addressing musculoskeletal disorders. His team conducts studies on chronic or recurrent conditions across primary, secondary, and tertiary care sectors. Analysis of Dr. Grooten's recent publications reveals a strong focus on chronic pain conditions, rehabilitation methods, and measurement tools. His research spans neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease, musculoskeletal disorders including neck pain and osteoarthritis, and work-related disability assessment. A notable contribution is the development and validation of the Holmlund-Grooten test for estimating peak oxygen uptake in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury, demonstrating his innovative approach to clinical assessment tools. Dr. Grooten actively collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions and disciplines, contributing to large-scale studies and clinical trials in areas including exercise therapy for knee osteoarthritis, movement analysis in sports medicine, and assessment of work ability following surgical interventions. His work has significant implications for clinical practice in pain management, rehabilitation, and occupational health.

• Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Chronic Pain Management
• Biopsychosocial Approach
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