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Andreas HåkanssonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Food Engineering
• Fluid Dynamics
• Mathematical Modeling
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Andreas Håkansson is a Senior Lecturer and Docent at Lund University's Faculty of Engineering (LTH), serving in the Division of Food and Pharma and as a member of the LTH Profile Area: Food and Bio. Recognized as an Excellent Teaching Practitioner, he teaches advanced courses in Food Engineering and Unit Operations in the Biotech and Food Industry while leading fundamental research in food processing mechanics. His research focuses on fluid dynamics in food processing systems, particularly turbulent emulsification and drop-breakup phenomena. Using mathematical modeling and experimental methods (PIV, CFD), he investigates high-pressure homogenization to optimize equipment design. Complementing this technical work, he explores consumer critiques of industrial food processing through historical and societal lenses, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals in engineering and chemical technologies. Recent publications reveal a consistent emphasis on computational and experimental analysis of emulsification processes, with strong contributions to understanding cavitation in homogenizer valves and turbulent drop dynamics. His work bridges fundamental fluid mechanics with practical food engineering applications, demonstrating expertise in multiphase flow, particle characterization, and scale-up modeling. Håkansson leads significant research projects including a Swedish Research Council grant (2025-2029) on emulsifiers in turbulent drop breakup and previously secured funding from Dir Albert Påhlssons stiftelse and EIT Food. His 104 research outputs include 84 peer-reviewed articles, and he has supervised two students while maintaining active industry collaborations through EIT Food initiatives. He actively engages the public through popular science books, magazine articles, and lectures such as "Mjölkpulvrets explosiva historia" (2021), examining the historical evolution and societal impact of food processing technologies.

• Celiac Disease
• Type 1 Diabetes
• Autoimmunity
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Daniel Agardh is a Senior Lecturer and Adjunct Professor at Lund University, affiliated with the Celiac Disease and Diabetes Unit, EXODIAB: Excellence of Diabetes Research in Sweden, and EpiHealth: Epidemiology for Health. He holds roles as a Research Team Manager and Principal Investigator, focusing on autoimmune diseases such as celiac disease and type 1 diabetes. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. His research explores genetic and environmental factors influencing autoimmune diseases, with a focus on the TEDDY study, which investigates triggers of type 1 diabetes and celiac disease in children. Key projects include the TRIAD Study (screening for diabetes and autoimmune thyroid disease) and GRAIN study (gluten intake and celiac risk). He leads initiatives like the PreCiSE project to prevent celiac disease in Skåne. Agardh’s research interests span celiac disease pathogenesis, genetic susceptibility, dietary interventions, and epidemiological studies. His recent articles highlight dietary fiber’s protective role against celiac disease, gene-environment interactions in autoimmunity, and TEDDY study insights. He collaborates internationally, with studies published in journals like Diabetes Care , Gastroenterology , and Nature Reviews Endocrinology . He has secured grants from institutions like the Swedish Research Council and manages multiple active projects. His work emphasizes translational research, aiming to improve early detection and prevention strategies for autoimmune conditions.

Saeid HomayounView profile

Lecturer

• Sustainability Accounting
• Financial Fraud Detection
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
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Saeid Homayoun is a Lecturer in Business Administration at Gävle University, Sweden. His research focuses on sustainability issues in accounting and auditing, including financial fraud detection, ESG disclosures, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). He has over 10 years of professional experience in accounting and auditing and holds a PhD from Luleå University of Technology (2012). His work bridges academic research with practical applications, emphasizing transparency and accountability in business practices. Education: Doctoral dissertation from Luleå University of Technology (2012), Licentiate thesis in Business Economics (2011). Prior academic qualifications include extensive coursework in accounting and management from institutions in Iran and Malaysia. Research Interests: Sustainability Accounting & Reporting Financial Fraud Analytics (machine learning applications) ESG Metrics and Assurance Cross-Country CSR Comparisons Corporate Governance and Transparency Publications: Over 15 peer-reviewed articles since 2012, with recent focus on pandemic impacts (2020-2024), ESG frameworks, and SME resilience. Notable contributions include DEMATEL-based sustainability models and analysis of audit disclosures' market effects. Professional Experience: 10+ years in accounting and auditing roles, complementing his academic work. Active in curriculum development integrating sustainability principles into business education.

Filip WijkströmView profile

Associate Professor

• Civil Society Organizations
• Governance
• Nonprofit Management
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Filip Wijkström is an Associate Professor at the Stockholm School of Economics and Director of the Stockholm Center for Civil Society Studies. With over two decades of research focused on civil society organizations, his work examines governance structures and strategic positioning of nonprofits, NGOs, and social enterprises across societal sectors. His research interests include: Governance models in third-sector organizations Strategic development of social economy entities Cross-national comparative studies of civil society Publications primarily analyze organizational behavior during crises, with recent work exploring resource mobilization patterns in emergency contexts and urban social movements challenging systemic inequalities. Teaching spans undergraduate to PhD levels with expertise in civil society management, complemented by executive training programs internationally.

• Autoimmunity and Inflammation
• Rheumatology
• Chronic Inflammation
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Ioannis Parodis is an Adjunct Lecturer and Docent at the Department of Medicine, Solna , Karolinska Institutet. He specializes in clinical and translational research within lupus and autoimmunity, focusing on biomarkers, predictive models for diagnostics, and patient-reported health status. His work also includes medical pedagogy, particularly virtual patient simulations for clinical reasoning training. Education: MD (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2006) PhD (Karolinska Institutet, 2017) Research Interests: Investigating B cell biology, novel treatments for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and lupus nephritis, biomarkers for disease activity and therapy response. His team develops virtual patient tools to enhance clinical reasoning and interprofessional learning. Recent Article Trends: Over 50 publications in 2025 alone, emphasizing SLE pathogenesis, belimumab efficacy, and clinical trial outcomes. Key themes include autoantibody discovery, treatment response prediction, and patient-reported outcomes. Awards: None explicitly listed. Advising & Grants: Main supervisor: Alvaro Gomez Gonzalez, Julius Lindblom, Alexander Borg, Sandra Jägerback Co-supervisor: Tomas Walhelm, Kinza Degerlund Maldi Labs/Teams: Leads the Clinical and Translational Research Team and collaborates with the Per-Johan Jakobsson Research Group on chronic inflammation and rheumatology.

• Clinical Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Sleep Medicine
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Siri Jakobsson Störe is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Behavioral, Social and Legal Sciences at Örebro University, specializing in Clinical and Health Psychology. She is affiliated with the Center for Health and Medical Psychology (CHAMP) and the EMBRACE Lab (Exploring Mind-Body Relationships And Contextual-bEhavioural interventions in illness), with additional collaborations at Karlstad University including the Service Research Center (CTF) and Centre for research on the mental health and life circumstances of children and youth (CBU). Her research focuses on clinical and health psychology with particular emphasis on digital mental health interventions, sleep medicine, neurodevelopmental disorders, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Current projects include developing an online ACT intervention for Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction, NeuroACT skills training for adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders, and evaluating SMS coaching as a complement to lifestyle change programs in digital healthcare. Dr. Jakobsson Störe's publications demonstrate a strong focus on sleep research, psychological interventions, and digital health applications. Her recent work spans from sleep technology evaluations to studies on coping mechanisms in children and adolescents, showing a diverse yet interconnected research trajectory centered around improving mental health through evidence-based interventions. She has secured multiple research grants from 2023-2025, including funding from the Swedish Society for Sleep Research and Sleep Medicine, and clinical research collaborations with Region Värmland. Additionally, she serves as a board member of the Swedish chapter of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS), demonstrating leadership in her field. Her research collaborations extend across multiple institutions, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach that bridges psychology, sleep medicine, and digital health technology to address complex mental health challenges through innovative interventions.

Carl Sellgren MajkowitzView profile

Associate Professor

• Psychiatry
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Glial Biology
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Carl Sellgren Majkowitz is an Associate Professor and Group Leader at the Karolinska Institutet , where he leads the Applied Developmental Neurobiology Research Group within the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology. His work bridges preclinical and clinical research, focusing on molecular mechanisms of psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder . By combining human brain organoids , cellular reprogramming , and clinical data from large-scale studies (e.g., the Karolinska Schizophrenia Project), he investigates how neuron-glia interactions and genetic risk variants drive disease pathology. Key research themes include synaptic pruning , neuroinflammation , and kynurenine pathway dysregulation in mental illness. His team has uncovered novel mechanisms, such as excess synaptic elimination in schizophrenia models linked to C4A gene overexpression , with follow-up studies confirming elevated C4A protein in cerebrospinal fluid of first-episode patients. His 15 most recent articles (2025-2023) span schizophrenia , bipolar disorder , COVID-19 neurodegeneration , and complement system roles in synaptic pruning. Collaborations with institutions in Denmark , Switzerland , and USA have secured major grants, including DKK 30 million from the Lundbeck Foundation (2025) and Swedish Foundations’ Starting Grant (2021). He has received accolades like the One Mind – Kaiser Permanente Rising Star Research Award (2019) and the Sven och Ebba-Christina Hagberg Prize (2022). His lab trains PhD students and postdoctoral fellows in human disease modeling , genetic engineering , and multi-omics analysis . Current projects involve large-scale genetic risk variant studies and neuroimmune interactions in brain organoids to harmonize preclinical findings with clinical biomarkers (e.g., PET imaging , cerebrospinal fluid proteomics ).

Erik VännströmView profile

Lecturer

• Nursing
• Health Sciences
• Police Science
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Erik Vännström serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Nursing, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden, with additional affiliation at the Unit of Police Work within the same institution. His primary academic base is located at Biologihuset (Buildings C and D2), while his police work unit operates from Polisutbildningshuset. His research profile bridges clinical healthcare and law enforcement domains, with core expertise in Nursing and Health Sciences derived from his departmental role, complemented by specialized interests in Police Science and Criminology through his cross-disciplinary police unit affiliation. This dual focus enables unique perspectives on public safety health interventions and emergency medical response systems. Contact details include email erik.vannstrom@umu.se and phone +46 90 786 80 94 for professional inquiries regarding his academic and police-related duties.

Liine HeikkinenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Atmospheric Science
• Aerosol Particles
• Cloud Chemistry
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Liine Heikkinen is an Assistant Professor at Stockholm University's Department of Environmental Science, where she conducts research in the Atmospheric Science research group. Her work focuses on atmospheric aerosol particles and their complex interactions with clouds. Her primary research interests include: How air pollution mitigation influences cloud properties and chemistry The response of the biosphere to changing environmental conditions and effects on the aerosol-cloud-climate system The life cycle and impact of atmospheric particles (aerosols) both indoors and outdoors Interactions between forests, carbon cycles, and climate change Dr. Heikkinen conducts both field and laboratory research, primarily using online mass spectrometry to obtain real-time data on aerosol chemical composition. Her experimental work is complemented by instrumentation for measuring physical properties of aerosols and clouds. She incorporates observational findings into modeling applications to better understand cloud responses to aerosol variability. Her ongoing CLIVE research project explores how forests in boreal and tropical regions influence climate change through interactions with carbon and water cycles, with particular focus on volatile organic compounds and biogenic aerosols.

• Thrombosis and Hemostasis
• Blood Coagulation
• Hematology
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Apostolos Taxiarchis is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Karolinska Institutet's Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, specializing in Clinical Chemistry and Blood Coagulation within Jovan Antovic's research group. His work focuses on thrombosis mechanisms and coagulation disorders in critical conditions. Education: PhD in Medicine, Karolinska Institutet (2020) Master of Medical Science (120 Credits), Karolinska Institutet (2013) Research Focus: Dr. Taxiarchis investigates thrombosis-hemostasis imbalances through molecular and cellular approaches, particularly examining extracellular vesicles , complement activation , and genetic coagulation mutations in diseases like COVID-19. His work bridges laboratory findings with clinical applications in hemostasis disorders. Publication Trends: Recent studies (2024) reveal how SARS-CoV-2 triggers thromboinflammatory cascades via extracellular vesicles and complement, while earlier work (2014-2020) elucidated lipid metabolism genes (TM6SF2/PNPLA2) and microparticle-based hemostasis mechanisms in hemophilia. Scientific Awards: None listed. Advising and Grants: No student supervision or grant information available in provided materials. Laboratory Leadership: Core Facility Manager of KARMITH (Karolinska Microscopic Imaging in Thrombosis & Hemostasis), directing advanced imaging infrastructure for thrombosis research.

• Hematology
• Clinical Chemistry
• Coagulation
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Jovan P. Antovic is a Professor and Chief Physician at the Clinical Chemistry and Coagulation research group, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet. He combines clinical practice as a senior physician at Karolinska University Laboratory with academic leadership, while maintaining visiting professorships at University of Niš and University of Kragujevac (Serbia). His work bridges internal medicine, hematology, and clinical chemistry expertise acquired through 2003 PhD from KI and 2011 specialist certification. Education: MD (1993, University of Niš), PhD (2003, Karolinska Institutet) Certifications: Internal Medicine Specialist (1998), Clinical Chemistry Specialist (2011) Research focuses on hemostasis and thrombosis , particularly in hemophilia patients and those with prothrombotic conditions. Key innovations include evaluating global hemostatic methods (thrombin generation, overall hemostatic potential) as diagnostic tools and studying microparticle biology in bleeding/thrombotic disorders. Current projects investigate aging-related thrombotic risk in hemophilia, liver disease coagulopathy, and rheumatological thrombosis mechanisms. Recent publications demonstrate trends across hemophilia management , anticoagulant monitoring , and COVID-19 coagulopathy . His team has developed microparticle analysis techniques, refined VWF testing, and explored complement system interactions in thrombosis. While not explicitly listed, his leadership in translational hemostasis research suggests numerous institutional and international collaborations. Clinical leadership includes KARMITH Core Facility development and mentorship of PhD candidates Maria Farm and Yanan Zong . The group maintains active partnerships with Serbian institutions and participates in multi-center clinical trial networks, particularly in thrombosis diagnostics and anticoagulant therapy optimization.

• Medical Genetics
• Psychiatric Genetics
• Bipolar Disorder
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Martin Schalling is Professor of Medical Genetics at the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery and the Center for Molecular Medicine at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital. He has supervised 20 doctoral students to completion, with 9 currently under supervision along with 3 postdoctoral researchers. His research group consists of approximately 30 people including affiliated clinics. Schalling is also an adjunct professor at the University of Sao Paulo and has previously held adjunct positions at UCSD. He serves as coordinator of KI's collaboration with the Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota, and is a member of steering committees for the Center for Molecular Medicine and the Swedish Twin Registry. Schalling's research focuses on identifying genetic, epigenetic and environmental factors that increase the risk of psychiatric and metabolic diseases including depression, anorexia, obesity, schizophrenia, malnutrition and kidney diseases. His work employs genetic and functional studies in tissues and cell cultures, and includes KIgene, a KI core facility focused on genetic and genomic analyses. His most recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on lithium treatment response in bipolar disorder, neuroimmunology in schizophrenia, and advanced genomic approaches to psychiatric conditions. Schalling has published 290 articles and 120 conference reports, with over 17,000 citations and an H index of 66. His research group received the grade 'Outstanding' in KI's research evaluation (ERA 2011). He has been involved in over 10 world congresses, serving as chairman of the World Congress of Psychiatric Genetics in 2009. Florman Prize for the best thesis of the year from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Alvarenga Prize for the best medical publication in Sweden from the Swedish Medical Association Ireland Award from the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression Fulbright Scholar appointment Beyond his research, Schalling is chairman of the Swedish Psychiatric Foundation, writes medical debate articles, lectures to the public including politicians, and participates in innovation processes to bring scientific discoveries to market. He leads a group within CMM focused on strengthening researchers' societal engagement opportunities.

Annette BruchfeldView profile

Professor

• Inflammatory kidney diseases
• Vasculitis diseases
• Control of immune system by nervous system in kidney disease
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Annette Bruchfeld is a Professor of Renal Medicine at Linköping University's Department of Diagnostics and Specialist Medicine within the Faculty of Medicine . As a clinical investigator and research director at the Ingrid Asp Center for Kidney Medicine Research, she specializes in inflammatory kidney diseases and vasculitis, particularly ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV). She chairs the European Kidney Association's ERA Immunonephrology Working Group and participates in international collaborations including the European Vasculitis Society. Lead researcher in vasculitis and renal autoimmunity Current DISRITUX clinical trial (Rituximab discontinuation in AAV) Active in intestinal flora-kidney disease interactions Neuro-immune axis in chronic kidney conditions Multi-center clinical trials (Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, Iceland, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, UK) Her work addresses critical gaps in treatment protocols, particularly regarding immunosuppressive therapy optimization during the COVID-19 pandemic. The DISRITUX trial (140 patients) aims to establish guidelines for safe Rituximab discontinuation in AAV patients. Department of Health, Medicine and Care (HMV) Department of Diagnostics and Specialist Medicine (DISP) Faculty of Medicine (MEDFAK)

Anne Söderlund SchallerView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Pain Management
• Palliative Care
• Nursing
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Anne Söderlund Schaller is a Senior Lecturer at Linköping University's Department of Nursing and Reproductive Health within the Faculty of Medicine. Her academic career bridges clinical nursing practice with research, focusing on patient-centered symptom management in specialized healthcare contexts. Her educational background includes a Doctor of Medicine degree (2018), Specialist Nursing Degree in Anesthesia Care (2003), Specialist Nursing Degree in Emergency and Ambulance Care (1999), and Registered Nurse qualification (1994). Dr. Söderlund Schaller's research primarily centers on pain management and thirst experiences in vulnerable patient populations. Her doctoral thesis investigated pain in ear, nose, and throat cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy, revealing how early pain intensity and mild depressive symptoms negatively impact quality of life. Current research includes studying biological markers in saliva that may reflect pain intensity in head and neck cancer patients and investigating thirst experiences in palliative care settings. Her work is highly interdisciplinary, involving collaborations with nurses, doctors, chemists, pharmacists, and dentists to develop patient education and self-care strategies as complements to pharmacological treatments. Analysis of her recent publications shows a clear trajectory from pain management in oncology toward ethical dimensions of symptom management in end-of-life care. Her work increasingly examines thirst as a significant symptom in palliative contexts, exploring both patient experiences and healthcare providers' ethical challenges. The research employs primarily qualitative methodologies to capture nuanced patient and caregiver perspectives, with a strong emphasis on clinical applicability. As an educator, she serves as course manager for the Specialist Nursing Program with a focus on anesthesia care (60 credits), teaches in specialist nursing education with a focus on surgical care, supervises degree theses at undergraduate and graduate levels, and provides doctoral-level supervision. Her teaching responsibilities include lecturing on pain management at both undergraduate and advanced levels. She actively participates in interdisciplinary research projects including 'Perceived pain and incidence of mucositis; its impact on biomarkers in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy' and 'Thirst in patients in palliative care,' demonstrating her commitment to translating research findings into clinical practice improvements.

Daniel AppelgrenView profile

Lecturer

• Immunology
• Autoimmune Diseases
• Nephrology
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Daniel Appelgren is a Lecturer at Linköping University, affiliated with the Department of Health, Medicine and Care (HMV) and Department of Diagnostics and Specialist Medicine (DISP). His research focuses on inflammatory kidney diseases, particularly ANCA-associated vasculitis, investigating immune system dysregulation through DNA-protein complexes and immune cell interactions. Department of Health, Medicine and Care (HMV) Department of Diagnostics and Specialist Medicine (DISP) Research interests center on: Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in autoimmunity B cell regulation of inflammation Autoimmune disease mechanisms in glomerulonephritis Therapeutic target identification for vasculitis Biomarker development for disease monitoring Immune checkpoint modulation in IgG subclass deficiency His 2022-2025 publications highlight trends in: Leukocyte extracellular traps B/T cell interactions in autoimmune kidney damage Complement activation in SLE Costimulatory immune checkpoints Tolerogenic dendritic cell therapy Scientific awards include: 1.25 million SEK grant from Ingrid Asp's Foundation for Renal Medical Research Collaborations span: Christopher Sjöwall (SLE research, Biomedical and Clinical Sciences) Australian researchers on DNA network mechanisms University hospital clinicians