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Let us not forget the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic

Posted by Ole Petter Ottersen

In previous blog posts I have highlighted how the pandemic and the importance of science to combat future health crises seem to have vanished from public debate in Sweden, even […]

2022-09-06

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At the tail end of the pandemic: a tribute to the scientists on whose shoulders we stand

Posted by Ole Petter Ottersen

Swedish introduction: Jag avslutade gårdagens blogg om att pandemin har blivit valets bortglömda fråga så här: Om inte förutsättningarna för grundforskning och klinisk forskning kommer upp som en viktig valfråga […]

2022-08-31

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Welcome to a new term at Karolinska Institutet

Posted by Ole Petter Ottersen

Each year, when approaching the formal start of the autumn term at Karolinska Institutet, I am filled with excitement and joy. But this time also with a touch of sadness. […]

2022-08-22

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Thanks for your input this spring term!

Posted by Ole Petter Ottersen

This coming Sunday, 5 June, is formally the last day of the spring term here at Karolinska Institutet. For the first time in two years, we can look back at […]

2022-06-03

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Pandemics and crises amplify injustice and weaken equality

Posted by Ole Petter Ottersen

Now that we’re starting to see what we hope is the end of the pandemic, it’s clear that it has affected us differently. Generally, it seems that those who were […]

2022-03-08

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The pandemic isn’t over, but let’s rejoice at the lifting of restrictions

Posted by Ole Petter Ottersen

English version of this published blog post in Swedish Today, most of the containment restrictions and measures imposed will be lifted. It is of course a huge relief that the […]

2022-02-09

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Välkommen till nytt år på Karolinska Institutet

Posted by Ole Petter Ottersen

English version below Mycket talar för att 2022 kommer att bli ett utmanande år. Pandemin kommer naturligtvis fortsätta sätta sin prägel över oss alla och den senaste utvecklingen när det […]

2022-01-10

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Welcome international students!

Posted by Ole Petter Ottersen

The text below is based on the speech I gave to KI’s international students earlier today (27 August 2021) I would like to start by welcoming you all to Karolinska […]

2021-08-27

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Euroscience Policy Forum webinar June 29 – 30: A more sustainable academia

Posted by Ole Petter Ottersen

How can universities become more open to society and still maintain a protected space for knowledge generation? What support structures and assessment mechanisms need to be put into place to […]

2021-06-21

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In the midst of a pandemic: A tribute to basic research

Posted by Ole Petter Ottersen

I just read a paper providing a list of the 100 most cited articles in the early phase of COVID-19 . The list contains studies on the clinical manifestations of the new […]

2021-03-09

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