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We entered October with a challenging task, given to us by our president, to accommodate the research groups and activities at the BioNut department into our MedH structure. You have heard about this by the president and by our dean before, and you can findall the background on the staff portal.
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Project organisation is formed
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A project group and task forces are now being formed, and the work has started towards a new and extended MedH by the end of June next year. We are lucky to have a very competent project leader in Agneta Wallin Levinovitz who will lead the work. Look out for invitations to information meetings and other activities along the way. A web site for the project will soon be up where we will focus not only on information regarding the work but also on opportunities for new collaborative grants and tips and tricks for how to contribute to the merger in the coming year.
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The joining of the two departments will not occur by itself but will occupy the administration at MedH and at BioNut for the year to come and onwards from that. It is my intention to leave all of you to conduct business as usual, meaning to produce excellent science, engage in new collaborations, write groundbreaking papers, apply for new grants and conduct dedicated and inspiring teaching. Janne Johansson at BioNut and I will work together to make this happen.
An important future task is to focus on the opportunities that the new department offers in terms of scientific expertise and methodological knowledge. Some people argue that such possibilities already exist in the Neo building, where BioNut and MedH work side-by-side. But Neo only accommodates part of MedH, and sharing administrative bonds, having a joint leadership structure, and engaging in common social and scientific meetings within a common departmental structure will provide common ground of a different kind. I am very positive about this perspective.
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Janne and I will personally lead one of the task forces in the project, which is to look ahead with research synergies in focus. In education, BioNut has activities that complement MedH, both in terms of programs and courses and in terms of teaching expertise and knowledge. Our PhD students have a very good learning environment at both BioNut and at MedH already, and we will work to maintain what is good and develop parts that the joining requires. The same goes for our administrative resources.
I hope that you will engage in the work by coming to information meetings, taking part in working groups and seeking contacts with BioNut researchers and teachers to look for new friends and new collaborations.
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Mentoring program for young researchers started
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Our mentoring program for younger researchers within MedH 2025 has started and the participants can look forward to an exciting year with theme afternoons, retreats and many inspiring talks and discussions. If you have not yet signed up as a mentor for one of these aspiring future group leaders, do so now! There are still openings for those of you who want to develop yourselves and at the same time provide mentoring to a younger colleague. You will make a difference!
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From September 16, Frieder Braunschweig is joining MedH to take up the position as head of our Heart and Lung Diseases Unit. Frieder is an adjunct clinical professor at KI and has recently stepped down after 7 years head of the cardiology clinic to focus more on his research. His leadership skills and scientific excellence gives great promises for the future of cardiology and lung medicine at MedH, and I know he has many ideas for development. Very welcome Frieder!
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Finally, I am happy to announce that our unit head Annika Berquist has been formally appointed professor of gastroenterology at KI from October 1st. Congratulations Annika! MedH look forward to your continuous contribution to the department as a clinician scientist and teacher and we are convinced that your future career will continue to be very successful.
Have a great fall all of you!
Petter Höglund, Head of department
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News from Central Administration
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Status report regarding the integration of BioNut into MedH
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The project organisation is being set up. Until now, the chairman of the steering group has been appointed, dean Maria Eriksdotter and project manager Agneta Wallin Levinovitz. Other members of the steering group are appointed and decided by the president.
As soon as the steering group is staffed, hopefully within a couple of weeks, the other parts of the project organization can then be decided such as project group, working groups, etc.
More updates on the process will be given regularly.
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Klas Karlsson, Head of administration
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New head of the Heart and Lung Diseases Unit
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On September 16, Frieder Braunschweig took office as Head of the Heart and Lung Diseases Unit. Frieder has previously worked as head of the cardiology clinic and he is an adjunct clinical professor at KI.
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During 2023-2024 a relocation project is going on in Neo. The purpose of this project is to improve the research environment, achieve a more efficient use of the premises, and to reduce the costs. There is now a page on the Staff portal where you can find information and news about the project.
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Don't forget to use your wellness allowance. Employees at KI are entitled to a wellness allowance of SEK 1500 per calendar year. This allowance can be used during the calendar year. The last time you can make use of the wellness allowance in the current year is until December's payroll run. In order for the auditors to handle the expenditure case, the case must be registered in the PA-web by 30 November.
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Welcome Karin Vikström, new Communications officer
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Karin started at MedH in the end of August and we are happy to have her on board.
Read an interview with Karin on the MedH staff portal.
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Environment and sustainability news
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KI Fun Run was a success! Over 500 participants joined in and this is really an event where all of KI comes together! All departments were represented by students, researchers and staff. Together we completed 900 laps around the 1,6 km course.
One of many teams in the race was Red Like Blood (from HERM). Unfortunately the costume and team identity of a red ribbon was not enough to win. But the team effort was great nevertheless!
The award for the winning team was a live plant to take care of, and return next year for it to be awarded to next year’s winners! Sustainability in action.
Also to note: no single use items anywhere. Both the Health ambassador and the Environment and Sustainability representative in me were very happy!
/Sara von Bahr Grebäck
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Have a look at the new updated websites for environment and sustainability at KI! The staff version has all the links and documents you need for guidelines in your daily work. The external site has info for the general public, prospective future students or employees, suppliers, collaborators and media.
Food waste at KI (lab and office kitchens) will be sorted and collected as a valuable source for biofuel or agriculture fertilization. Starting in Solna during the fall and soon to come also in Flemingsberg. If we all change our behaviour just a little, it can make a big difference. Please sort your waste and walk the extra distance to the nearest kitchen/lunch room with all food waste. Don’t throw the banana peel in the nearest bin!
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Meet a MedH staff member – Erik Pettersson
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What is your role at MedH?
I work as an education administrator for Term 5 and Term 6 at the medical programme. I also administrate other courses and the Education Committee at MedH.
What is the best part of your job?
One thing that I really appreciate about working at KI is that there is room for initiatives. It makes for an exciting and rewarding work environment. I think that the development of the new medical programme in particular has benefited from a work environment that is both systematic and dynamic. Of course, it is all made possible by a lot of talented people and I am fortunate to have many wonderful colleagues at MedH!
What are your interests/hobbies?
I have been spending more time horse riding as of late. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a challenge!
What is something you are you looking forward to right now?
I look forward to continuing the important work that the Education Committee is doing regarding Equal Opportunities at KI.
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Niklas Björkström has been appointed Professor of Clinical Microbiology, focusing on immunovirology at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge, from 1 July 2023. Niklas Björkström is a group leader for the Niklas Björkström group at the Center for Infectious Medicine.
Annika Bergquist has been appointed Professor of Gastroenterology, focusing on hepatology at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge, from 19 September 2023. Annika is head of the Gastroenterology and Rheumatology Unit at MedH. She is also a group leader for the Annika Bergquist group.
Agneta Månsson-Broberg has been appointed Docent of Cardiology at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge, from 15 September 2023. Agneta is a group leader for the Agneta Månsson-Broberg group - Heartlab Novum. She is also responsible for the undergraduate education at MedH.
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Niklas Björkström.
Photo: Markus Marcetic
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Annika Bergquist.
Photo: Emma Karlsson
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KI RIMS is launching
KI RIMS is KI’s new system for managing research information. The aim is to simplify the handling of information about individuals and different groups by gathering as much existing information as possible in one place, as well as supplement missing information. During the fall KI RIMS is gradually opening up for usage.
| • | On September 7 the system retrieved profiles from ki.se. Please note that changes that are made on profile pages after September 7 will not be transferred to KI RIMS. | | • | From October 25 you will be able to log on to KI RIMS, where you can view and edit your information. | | • | On November 9 the new personal profile pages will be published on ki.se with information retrieved from KI RIMS. |
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The popular Grand Round seminar series at MedH has kicked off the fall term with interesting presentations and there are many more to come, on a variety of themes covering Cardiology, Hematology, Liver/pankreas, Infection and much more!
Grand Round presentations are held every Wednesday at 12:05–12:55 at Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge (C1:87).
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Title: Redox and epigenetic modulators regulate cardiac function and remodeling in health and disease.
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Title: Liver transplantation, cancer risk and comorbidity in acute porphyria
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Title: Improving prognostication for patients with MDS
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Don't miss all the KI tools and support available for you
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Visit the staff portal and the Tools and support page for help with everything from e-meetings and business travel to steering documents and economy.
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MedH News is an internal newsletter published by the Department of Medicine, Huddinge. The newsletter is issued around three times per semester.
If you have any tips on current issues or changes of concern to the department for the coming issues of the MedH Newsletter, please send an email to the newsletter editor: karin.vikstrom.2@ki.se. Please check KI:s news publishing guidelines prior to sending your email.
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