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Erika Franzén is a Professor at Karolinska Institutet's Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society. She holds a joint position with Karolinska University Hospital and Stockholms Sjukhem. Her roles include Vice-Chair of the Doctoral Studies Committee (2019–2022), Acting Head of Department, and Scientific Director of the uMOVE core facility. She earned her PhD in Medical Sciences from Karolinska Institutet, with postdoctoral training at Oregon Health & Science University.
Education:
- Bachelor's and Physiotherapy Diploma: College of Caring Science, Boden
- Master's in Physiotherapy: Karolinska Institutet
- PhD in Medical Sciences: Karolinska Institutet
Research Focus: Balance and motor control in elderly and neurological patients (e.g., Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury). Her Franzén Group translates lab findings into clinical rehabilitation, with 20+ members including PhDs, postdocs, and assistants. Key areas include neuroplasticity, exercise interventions, and digital health solutions.
Teaching & Leadership: Leads courses in postural control, gait analysis, and neurorehabilitation. Serves on educational boards and committees, including the Physiotherapy Program's Theme Committee and KI's Pedagogical Academy.
Grants & Collaborations: Active in securing funding (e.g., Swedish Research Council grants for Parkinson's rehabilitation, pre-surgical physical training studies). Collaborates internationally on projects like Park-MOVE and CanOptiPhys.
Labs/Teams: Heads the Franzén Group, focusing on balance, gait, and exercise in neurological diseases. Affiliated with uMOVE core facility for movement analysis.
