Research with societal impact
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s vision is to promote better health for all. An important way to achieve this is by sharing new knowledge and innovations with the surrounding society. Through collaboration with industry, healthcare, patient organisations, and universities worldwide, we ensure that academic research results come to a meaningful use.
Photo: Liza Simonsson̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ excels in the Swedish Research Council’s evaluation of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ research
The Swedish Research Council has published its report "Quality and impact of research in basic medicine in Sweden", which evaluates the scientific quality and societal impact of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ research at seven universities. ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ is a leader among Swedish higher education institutions.
Photo: Liza SimonssonStockholm earns high rating for societal benefits in clinical research
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ and the Stockholm health care system, Region Stockholm, have been given a high-quality rating by the Swedish Research Council (VR) in its evaluation of the quality of clinical research and how it is transformed into patient and societal benefit.
Photo: Rony Michaud, CC0More on the impact of research at KI
Selected research impact cases
Photo: Single Cell AtlasCutting-edge technologies shaping the future of medicine
Single-cell technology, mapping the spatial expression of all genes within a tissue, and a new PET technology to more accurately detect Parkinson’s disease and monitor its progression – these are some of the cutting-edge technologies developed at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡.
Photo: Public domain CC0Better understanding and treatment of severe diseases
By developing methods for precision medicine and thinking outside the box regarding everything from diagnosing prostate cancer to understanding how the human body reacts to well-known substances, researchers at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ are improving treatments for severe diseases.
Photo: Getty ImagesPrevention, screening and global health outcome
Changing health policy worldwide, developing new vaccines, and preventing disease through screening programs are some of the ways that researchers at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ contribute to improved human health and the society.
Some news and features
Researchers get a shot of their own vaccine
They are among the first in Sweden to be vaccinated against the chikungunya virus - a vaccine that is the result of a discovery from their own laboratory.
Awarded for his groundbreaking discovery of natural killer (NK) cells
Rolf Kiessling’s research laid the foundation for current advances in NK cell-based cancer treatments. Now he receives a lifetime achievement award for his groundbreaking discoveries.
Safe abortion saves women’s lives
Kristina Gemzell Danielsson and her colleagues at KI have stood in the frontline of developing safer and more effective and accessible abortion procedures – saving the lives of millions of women worldwide.
Less allergies with nickel-free coins
Ten years ago, nickel-free coins were introduced in Sweden – much to the delight of those with nickel allergies. Read an interview with Carola Lidén, Professor at the Institute of Environmental Medicine, about the efforts to achieve this.
AI improves precision in breast cancer diagnosis
Researchers at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ have developed the AI tool Stratipath, which improves the diagnosis of breast cancer. Here is a news update from 2021 about the tool, which is now used in healthcare in Sweden.
Apgar score effective in assessing health of preterm infants
The vitality of preterm infants should be assessed using the Apgar score, a tool that measures the health of newborns after birth. This is the conclusion drawn by researchers at KI in a large observational study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
He is a molecular codebreaker
Professor Rickard Sandberg was one of the scientists who initiated the single-cell revolution. Read an interview about his current research – solving the logic of life.