Katarina Hedin

Katarina Hedin is an Adjunct Professor at Linköping University's Faculty of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences. She serves as Research Leader in Region Jönköping County, where she oversees scientific operations and the development of USV units in primary care. With academic appointments at both Linköping and Lund Universities, her work spans clinical research, medical education, and antimicrobial stewardship.

• Specialist in General Medicine (2000)
• Doctorate in Medical Science (2007)
• Leader of Swe-GRIN and GRIN international research networks
• Member of Strama (Swedish Strategic Programme Against Antibiotic Resistance)

Her research focuses on acute infections in primary care, particularly antibiotic use optimization and resistance patterns in respiratory and urinary tract infections. Current projects include SANT (a randomized trial on non-GAS pharyngitis treatment) and EPA (a national registry study analyzing post-COVID-19 healthcare utilization and infection trends). She supervises doctoral students at both universities and teaches clinical research methodology.

Key research domains include antimicrobial resistance surveillance, diagnostic test implementation, and health equity analysis. Funded by institutions like Vetenskapsrådet and Region Jönköping County, her work bridges clinical practice, public health policy, and cross-border collaboration.