About
The Karlsson lab is driven by the goal of improving patient outcomes by translating advanced technologies into clinically actionable cancer therapies. We focus on identifying why current treatments fail and how they can be strengthened to achieve more durable responses. Rather than developing entirely new therapeutic paradigms, we aim to refine and extend existing treatment strategies through data-driven insights, with a particular emphasis on preventing relapse and treatment resistance. Close collaboration with clinicians ensures that our research is grounded in real clinical needs and has a clear path toward patient impact.
Location
We are located at Karolinska Institutet, Department of Oncology-Pathology, and Science For Life Laboratory.
Karolinska Institutet (KI) is one of the world’s leading medical universities, renowned for groundbreaking research and innovation in life sciences and healthcare. Located in Stockholm, Sweden, KI is home to cutting-edge discoveries that shape the future of medicine, from molecular research to clinical breakthroughs. As the institution responsible for selecting the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, KI stands at the forefront of global medical advancements.
SciLifeLab (Science for Life Laboratory) is Sweden’s leading national research center for life sciences, integrating state-of-the-art technologies with world-class expertise to drive scientific breakthroughs. With a strong focus on molecular biosciences, precision medicine, and data-driven research, SciLifeLab provides researchers with access to cutting-edge platforms in genomics, proteomics, imaging, and drug discovery.
Funding
We are very grateful to our funders: Barncancerfonden, Cancerfonden, ERC, KI-KID and Vetenskapsrådet
Private donations
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If you are interested in making a private donation to one or several of our research areas please contact Kasper Karlsson or the KI Development Office at Karolinska Institutet to discuss how you can contribute to our research through personalized giving.