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Where Medicine Meets Discovery

Marco Gerling is a group leader at Karolinska Institutet and an oncologist specializing in upper gastrointestinal cancer at Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge. As a translational researcher, he effectively bridges tumor biology and clinical applications. His work primarily investigates how tumors invade surrounding tissue and interact with non-malignant cells — insights that could shape future cancer therapies.

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25 August, 2025

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It’s a Wrap!

In this post, we summarize what the bloggers have shared in 2024. From guides on thesis defense to career pathways and life in Sweden, we believe there’s something for every PhD student and early-career researcher here.

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22 December, 2024

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From Chords to Code

In a life shaped by transitions, the journey of Simon Forsberg to become a senior bioinformatician reveals the power of curiosity and adaptability. Once a classically trained guitarist, he spent years dedicated to music before realizing his calling was within the intricate world of science.

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15 December, 2024

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Climbing the Science Wall

The freedom of being his own boss and managing his own time attracted Carl Johan Hagströmer to continue his research career and pursue a postdoc at Karolinska Institutet. Most importantly he enjoys working with his research group. “Finding a team that you genuinely like is crucial. You can always learn to appreciate a specific project.”

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6 September, 2024

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Making summer stay a little longer

September is here, the air is getting more crisp and the days slowly shorter. But fear not! There are still plenty of possibilities to enjoy the outdoors and soak up the early autumn sun. In this post, our bloggers share their tips.

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2 September, 2024

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Academic research – a privilege one should not take for granted

Her postdoc at University of California/San Diego (UCSD) became the foundation for Camilla Svenssons academic career and return to KI. Read more about her career path in this interview by PhD student Janika Welzel.

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28 August, 2024

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A Physician in the Industry

After completing her medical education, Karin Madsen began exploring alternative career paths where she could utilize her skills outside of the hospital setting. Now, she proudly possesses an impressive 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

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22 April, 2024

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Beyond the bench

PhD students and postdocs are busy bees, but what do they do to relax their brains? In this post some of the bloggers share their activities beyond the bench.
Spoiler alert: this post contains cute cats

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25 March, 2024

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The old and the new

Christmas is here and it is time for festivities. The end of the year is also a good time to reflect and look ahead. In this fourth post of our advent calendar the bloggers share some of their traditions around christmas and their thoughts on new year resolutions.

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24 December, 2023

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Be nice – to yourself

Do you have a list of things to be done before your well-deserved and needed Christmas break? You are probably not alone. In this post, the bloggers share their thoughts and tips on how to cope with the sometimes crazy Christmas time.

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17 December, 2023

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The joy of giving

Presents, presents, presents. Surely a dominant feature of Christmas. In the last post, our bloggers wrote a wish list, this time they give some tips how to bring joy to others.

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10 December, 2023

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Dear Santa,

the bloggers have been good PhD students and postdocs this year. They all wish to spend with their family and friends, maybe you can help some of them. Comfy clothes, books, and a bit of magic will also be appreciated.

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3 December, 2023

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Stockholm calling

The first week in October is special to anyone with an interest in science – this is when the new Nobel Prize Laureates are announced. In this blog post, some of our bloggers speculate who might get a call this year.

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29 September, 2023

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A new year – fresh start or social construct?

January is here. For many a fresh start, maybe with new year resolutions or plans for the next 12 months ahead. In this post, some of the bloggers let you know their thoughts about the first month of the year.

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18 January, 2023

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Have yourself a merry little Christmas

Cancelled flights, living far-far away from your home and dear people, financial or health-related issues, studies/work obligations, coming from a culture where the celebration of Christmas is not typical, and so on… Sometimes, due to different circumstances, we need to make a plan and have a holiday on our own.

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20 December, 2022

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How to make it through Swedish November

Dark, cold and miserable. That is how many people experience November in Sweden. In this post we have gathered some tips on how to make it through this gloomy month.

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11 November, 2022

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Hitchhiker’s Guide to Science Communication

So you have decided to engage in science communication. Great! But what’s next? My suggestion: find an initiative you like and get a ride.

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11 March, 2022

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Portrait of Nitya Lindström

The lighthouse principle

“I’ve never had a detailed plan for my career, but that does not mean that I have been aimless. It is more like a lighthouse – I see where I want to go, and make my decisions to go in the direction of my vision.”
Read more about Nitya Jayaram Lindström’s career and her advice to PhD students and postdocs.

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21 February, 2022

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“It’s been a hard day’s night…” but I have 22 minutes of me-time

“It’s Christmas!” you hear everywhere the whole day long except for the time you finally get back to your bed. Give yourself 22 minutes of me-time to unwind.

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Christmas Calendar

22 December, 2021

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13 Reasons why

There might be 13 reasons why, but you only need one. Next time you are about to engage in science communication – sit back with a cup of coffee or tea and think about your “why”.

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Christmas Calendar

13 December, 2021

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