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Jan-Erik Karlsson serves as Associate Professor and Senior Physician in Cardiology at Linköping University's Medical Faculty. He holds the position of Vice Dean for Collaboration, working closely with medical education programs and regional healthcare providers including Region Östergötland, Region Jönköping County, Region Kalmar County, and municipalities in Östergötland. His clinical work continues at the Department of Medicine, Ryhov County Hospital in Jönköping.
His research focuses on cardiology with particular emphasis on myocardial infarction, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation. Karlsson's work spans clinical cardiology, medical education, and healthcare system improvements, often examining disparities in cardiovascular care for immigrant populations and implementing innovative diagnostic techniques. His research group actively investigates cardioprotective strategies, strain imaging methodologies, and outcomes in young myocardial infarction patients.
Publication analysis reveals consistent contributions in cardiovascular journals with recent work emphasizing healthcare disparities, advanced imaging techniques, and genetic aspects of cardiomyopathies. His 2023-2025 publications demonstrate strong focus on immigrant health outcomes, cardiac rehabilitation access, and precision diagnostics in cardiomyopathies.
As an educator, Karlsson supervises multiple doctoral students including Walid El-Saadi and Per Andersson as primary supervisor. He teaches Evidence-Based Medicine (Term 1), Coronary Artery Disease and Atrial Fibrillation (Term 6), and Heart Failure (Term 11). He serves on the faculty board and University Hospital Committee, chairing the Council for Healthcare Development.
Organizationally, he participates in Southeastern Healthcare Region leadership, Medicine and Acute Care Knowledge Council, Diagnostic and Senses Knowledge Council, National Program Area for Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases, and chairs the Regional Program Area for Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases. He leads cardiology instruction for Term 6 of the medical program.
