Malin Flodström-Tullberg

Malin Flodström-Tullberg is a Professor at Karolinska Institutet's Department of Medicine, Huddinge, leading a research group focused on the etiology of type 1 diabetes and cystic fibrosis. Her work explores viral triggers (e.g., enteroviruses), host immune responses, and non-invasive biomarker discovery. She collaborates globally with institutions including the University of Exeter, Rockefeller University, and the University of Helsinki.

Her research integrates virology, immunology, and molecular biology to develop enterovirus vaccines and antivirals. Key interests include:

• Role of microbial diversity in autoimmune disorders
• Interferon signaling in pancreatic beta cell damage
• CFTR-related immune dysfunction in cystic fibrosis

She mentors PhD students and postdoctoral fellows, with 28+ past trainees contributing to virology and diabetes research. Her group secured grants like the EU-funded ENTEROVIRUS-LINKED TYPE 1 DIABETES EXPOSED project. Lab activities include proteomic studies of extracellular vesicles and preclinical vaccine testing. No major scientific awards are documented.