Ronny Wickström

Ronny Wickström is a Professor and Chief Physician at the Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet, with a focus on Neuropediatrics. He leads a translational research group studying neuroimmunological and epileptic conditions in children, comprising 11 senior researchers, 6 doctoral students, and a research coordinator.

• Key Research Areas: Neuroinflammatory processes, epilepsy, autoimmune encephalitis, pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis, and biomarker development.
• Clinical Focus: Translational studies spanning epidemiology, clinical cohorts, and preclinical models via national and international collaborations.

His recent publications explore prenatal antibiotic exposure and epilepsy risk, neuroimaging in autoimmune encephalitis, and treatment strategies for refractory status epilepticus. The group emphasizes patient-centered outcomes and participates in clinical drug trials.

Scientific Contributions: Led studies on maternal tobacco exposure effects, neurocognitive outcomes in encephalitis, and validated diagnostic tools for pediatric neuroinflammatory diseases. Grants include Swedish Research Council and VINNOVA funding.

Collaborations: Active in international consortia, including EU pediatric MOG consortium and Nordic pediatric neurology networks.