Karolinska

Karolinska is a Swedish designation associated with a group of medical institutions based in Stockholm, most notably Karolinska Institutet (KI) and Karolinska University Hospital. The name derives from King Karl XIII of Sweden and is used to denote both the university and the hospital network that together support medical education, research, and clinical care in the region.

Karolinska Institutet is a public medical university located mainly in Stockholm and Solna. It traces its roots to the 19th century and is regarded as one of Europe’s leading medical universities. Its work spans medicine, biomedicine, and health sciences, encompassing basic research, translational science, and education for physicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals. KI maintains extensive collaboration with the associated Karolinska University Hospital and participates in national and international research initiatives.

Karolinska University Hospital is one of Europe’s largest hospital networks, serving as a major center for specialized clinical care, teaching, and clinical trials. The hospital operates across multiple campuses in the Stockholm area, including Solna and Huddinge, and functions as a primary partner for KI in translating laboratory findings into patient treatment.

Nobel Prize involvement is a distinctive feature of Karolinska: the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet since 1901. The prize highlights KI’s prominence in medical science and its role in linking research to clinical practice. The annual prize ceremony is held in Stockholm.