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Causal Inference and Academic Freedom

Recently Viktor Ahlqvist studies received significant international attention. His work demonstrated that the use of paracetamol during pregnancy is unlikely to cause autism in children. The findings gained particular visibility after the claim of Donald Trump that paracetamol use in pregnancy is driving rising autism rates.

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A perfect role for nerds who are extroverts

Christina Neofytou is currently a Medical Liaison Manager for Biogen; a role otherwise referred to as Medical Science Liaison (MSL), which is tailored for her science skill set and drive. From early on in her scientific training, she developed an interest in science communication, particularly to connect with fellow researchers and forge collaborations between academia, industry, and the clinic.

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Sales and marketing as teaching and storytelling

For Jens Gertow, his career was not something he approached with a goal in mind. After a PhD and a postdoc at Karolinska Institutet, he left academia to work at Mabtech where he combines his knowledge of immunology with his interest in communication in his role as Chief Marketing Officer.

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It takes a village to do science that matters

Lina Marcela Diaz-Gallo studies the genetics of autoimmune diseases and is a team leader in Associate Professors Padyukov’s group at the Center for Molecular Medicine (CMM), Karolinska Institutet. A firm believer in the benefits of collaboration, Lina thrives in working together with other researchers.

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Not Your Classic Academic Role: The Career Path of Laura Sardon Puig

As a child, Laura Sardon Puig enjoyed organizing summer camps. Many years later, when thinking about her future career path, she realized that she wanted to again experience this childhood feeling. Now, she is thriving in her role as an event coordinator and a communication officer at KI, organizing a wide range of events and communicating them to various audiences.

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From the Lab to Pharmacoepidemiology: A Conversation with Dr. Carolyn Cesta

What does it take to build an academic research career in pharmacoepidemiology? Pharmacoepidemiology is the study of the use, safety, and effectiveness of medication in real-world populations. In this career […]

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From Sociology to Systems Change: An Investigator’s Path Inside Sweden’s Higher Education Authority

How do research skills translate outside academia? In this career portrait, Eva-Lisa Palmtag, Investigator/Analyst at the Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ), reflects on her path from sociology research to sector-level analysis, sharing her advice for PhD students considering public sector roles.

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Science, Leadership, Innovation and Public Initiatives

Carl Johan Sundbergs positive outlook on life and curiosity about people have been great contributors to his rich career, spanning from medical practice to research, intertwined with entrepreneurship and biotechnology, science communication and governmental projects to improve public health. Here he shares his truly inspiring career path that has led him to the current position as a Dean of Karolinska Institute, Campus North.

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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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A Lifelong Curiosity

From an early age, Virginija Danylaité Karrenbauer was drawn to medicine. “Žingeidumas”, “nyfikenhet” she says, using the Lithuanian and Swedish words for curiosity. This innate drive to learn led her from her childhood dream of becoming a doctor to an international career spanning clinical practice, research, and academia. Today, as a senior consultant neurologist and researcher, she continues to push boundaries in the field of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration.

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From Serendipity to Success

The career path of John Gordon, Professor (Emeritus) of Immunology, a Co-founder and Vice President of Scientific Affairs at Celentyx Ltd, has been anything but linear. From his early years in chemistry to his decades-long journey in immunology, his story reflects a series of serendipitous events that led him to where he is today. “Unlike a lot of people who say ’this is what I’m going to do’ and then strive to stick to it, my path has always felt highly serendipitous,” Gordon muses, reflecting on his journey.

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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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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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