Karin Sundström MD, PhD

Karin Sundstrom a cancer epidemiologist and research group leader with a strong focus on molecular epidemiological studies conducted in the excellent Swedish register and biobank infrastructure. Sundstrom's main interest is in the elimination of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancers through virological research and improved cervical screening and HPV vaccination practices.

Other chief interests include the development of biomarkers for female cancers including ovarian cancer. As such, Karin Sundstrom Involved with several projects in clinical biobanks of cytology and histology, which are strong resources for comprehensive studies on biomarkers for female disease. Sundstrom collaborates with Professor Susanne Kruger Kjaer of the Danish Cancer Society, and the large MERMAID III initiative to prevent ovarian cancer (https://www.mermaidprojektet.dk/en/the-projects/). Sundstrom previously served as Research Coordinator for NIASC, a Nordic-Baltic Center of Excellence in eHealth (www.nordicehealth.se) where Sundstrom was involved with projects on machine learning, text mining of medical records, and next-generation sequencing into metagenomics, for the improved prediction of screening-detectable cancer forms. Sundstrom also has a keen interest in education at a basic and advanced level, and Sundstrom has the pleasure to serve as Study Director for the KI Master Program in Diagnostic Cytology.