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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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7 April, 2025

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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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Career transition: Academia to a patient organisation

Have you ever considered a career in a patient organisation? Didn’t know it was an option? Here’s my story about my transition from academia to Medical Expert at a patient organisation

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Career portraits of KI alumni

24 May, 2021

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“You need to have this crazy idea that you believe enough to put your whole career on it” – Interview with Tomás McKenna

Interview with Tomás McKenna, former KI post-doc, who left academia to create his own company.

Posted by Ana Amaral

Career portraits of KI alumni

23 October, 2020

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“Freedom comes with responsibility” – Career path of Qiaolin Deng

It’s a gloomy February afternoon when I head towards Biomedicum cafeteria to meet Qiaolin Deng. As much as I feel tired with the short days and lack of sunshine I am soon to be positively charged with the energy that beams from my interviewee. Qiaolin greets me with a warm smile and sparkling eyes. It’s a very exciting time in her career.

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Career portraits of KI alumni

22 July, 2020

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“Take all those hierarchies away and make sure that every member of the team feels equally important”

An interview + podcast with Johanna Olsson, learning designer and co-founder of The Hows in Stockholm.

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Career portraits of KI alumni

19 June, 2019

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Science communication career: “INTERN-ING” HER CAREER AROUND

As a communications officer at Uppsala Monitoring Centre, Federica Santoro is an editor, a social media manager and a podcast producer. She also is the sole scientist in a team […]

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Career portraits of KI alumni

17 May, 2018

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Science communication career series: WRITING HER OWN CAREER PATH

As a medical writer, Maria Norberg writes scientific publications, abstracts and posters for scientific congresses as well as clinical study protocols, investigation plans and study reports; documents necessary for running […]

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Career portraits of KI alumni

4 April, 2018

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From Serendipity to Success

A Physician in the Industry

Career transition: Academia to a patient organisation

“You need to have this crazy idea that you believe enough to put your whole career on it” – Interview with Tomás McKenna

“Freedom comes with responsibility” – Career path of Qiaolin Deng

“Take all those hierarchies away and make sure that every member of the team feels equally important”

Science communication career: “INTERN-ING” HER CAREER AROUND

Science communication career series: WRITING HER OWN CAREER PATH

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From Serendipity to Success

A Physician in the Industry

Career transition: Academia to a patient organisation

“You need to have this crazy idea that you believe enough to put your whole career on it” – Interview with Tomás McKenna

“Freedom comes with responsibility” – Career path of Qiaolin Deng

“Take all those hierarchies away and make sure that every member of the team feels equally important”

Science communication career: “INTERN-ING” HER CAREER AROUND

Science communication career series: WRITING HER OWN CAREER PATH

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