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Research is like a long-term investment in stock market

Professor Linheng Li is internationally recognized for his pioneering research in adult stem cell biology and cancer niche dynamics. Beyond his scientific achievements, he is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of researchers. Many of his former trainees now lead independent research programs around the world. Read more about his career in this portrait written by Sadaf Fazeli.

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From Medicine to Strategy

Dr. Baoyi Zhou is a Competitive Intelligence Manager at Pfizer China, with a career spanning medicine, academia, and strategy consulting. Before joining Pfizer, he worked as a Senior Life Science Specialist at L.E.K. Consulting. Baoyi holds a PhD from Karolinska Institutet, with a research exchange at Harvard University, and is also a licensed physician in China. In this Q&A you get an insight into the evolution of Dr. Baoyi Zhou.

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Construction of bridge

From Bench Science to Building Bridges

Volker M. Lauschke moves between academia and industry with unusual ease. From 3D human tissue models to startup ventures, his career threads discovery and application without pretending the workload is light. In this conversation, he talks frankly about trade-offs, structure, and why ambition – not field – drives competition. This informational interview distills practical lessons for PhD students and postdocs eyeing careers that span research and business: how to prioritize, when to take risk, and how to design a portfolio that can produce both steady progress and big swings.

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The Science of Biosafety and not forgetting

Antonio “Tony” Rothfuchs describes his work simply: “I work on airborne transmission of tuberculosis.” But behind that modest introduction lies an academic career built step-by-step at Karolinska Institutet (KI), with formative years abroad, and a central role in shaping how KI conducts high-biosafety research today.

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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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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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Solving the Rubik's cube

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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My side hustle as a PhD student – Assistant Deputy Editor

During my PhD journey, I was keen to explore opportunities beyond my research that could enhance my academic skills and increase my understanding of scientific publishing. I enrolled in the IJQHC for a one-year training program, which provided me with hands-on experience and a better understanding of the editorial process. After completing the training, I was promoted to assistant deputy editor, which brought new responsibilities and opportunities.

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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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