Research is one of Karolinska's core missions, with a focus on patient-oriented clinical research. Research is carried out in the care units at the hospital and in research facilities on the hospital premises.
Events
Conference
On Friday the 6th of December we will honour the memory of Professor Herbert Olivecrona (1891-1980) an internationally renowned neurosurgeon and "the father of Swedish neurosurgery".
News on research
From November 11–14, 2024, the European University Hospital Alliance (EUHA), in collaboration with San Raffaele University, hosted its annual Members Assembly. The event brought together leaders from Europe’s top university hospitals to address the challen...
Karolinska University Hospital ranks highly across all medical specialties in the global "World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2025" ranking.
On September 18, Karolinska University Hospital welcomed a delegation from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). The visit was part of a broader review aimed at shaping Sweden’s future strategy against antibiotic resistance.
Newsweek and Statista have once again teamed up to highlight the world's top medical innovators in their annual list of the World's Best Smart Hospitals 2025.