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Performs research and education in e.g. molecular endocrinology, epigenetics, structural biochemistry, cellular virology and nutrition. A nationally leading academic research center of high international standard where science comes first and foremost. Teaching and conducting internationally acclaimed, high-quality research in physiology, pharmacology, anesthesiology and intensive care. We conduct research, teaching and applied work based on global and public health science and epidemiology. Located at Södersjukhuset the department has approximately 50 employees, whereof 7 professors, 80 PhD student and 140 affiliated researchers. We conduct research and teaching regarding the function of the brain - from a molecular level to the effect on society. Conducts an extensive clinical research in several areas and about 400 first level students conduct their medical education here every year. With a rich and challenging history we contribute to the development of the professionals in health care and research of tomorrow. The research at the department deals with both basic and clinical science in women's and children's health. Our research is of immediate significance to human health and we contribute the skills needed for training of future healthcare personnel. Focus on research, development and education in medical education, ethics, informatics, medical management, statistics and prevention. Education and research within a wide range of the medical field, covering all internal medicine specialties, infectious diseases and dermatology. Education for medical as well as biomedical students, post-graduate education and research in different areas of biomedicine. Basic research and higher education, the aim with our research is to understand fundamental cellular processes and their role in disease. Focus on research and teaching within the fields of epidemiology and biostatistics, host to KI Biobank and the Swedish Twin Registry. Focus on immunology, infection biology and cell and tumor biology. A wide range of research topics are covered in the areas of epidemiology, toxicology, physiology, environmental medicine and risk assessment. Carries out both preclinical and clinical research within numerous fields. NVS’s vision is to significantly improve human health through excellent research and education within the department´s profile areas. Research groups dealing with different aspects of the function of the nervous system, both under normal conditions and during different diseases. Creates dental care for the future through state-of-the-art education and meaningful research. Conducts basic, translational and clinical research and educational activities related to cancer.
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Kirsty Spalding

Senior researcher

Email:
kirsty.spalding@ki.se
Department and organisational affiliation:
  • C5 Department of Cell and Molecular Biology
  • CMB
  • Spalding
  • as senior researcher
  • H7 Department of Medicine, Huddinge
  • Metabolism/ICMC
  • Spalding
  • as senior researcher

Research description

Our lab is primarily interested in investigating the origin and turnover of adipocytes, their progenitor cells and lipid stores in lean and obese individuals.

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Solnavägen 9, 17165 Stockholm
Postal address
C5 Cell- och molekylärbiologi, C5 CMB Spalding, 171 77 Stockholm
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