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2 October 09:30-16:15Svenska Läkaresällskapet

About

This symposium brings together leading researchers, clinicians and decision-makers to examine how stroke research can move more effectively from preclinical discovery to clinical impact.

Through expert-led sessions, panel discussions and workshops, the programme will address key questions in translational stroke research – including biomarkers, outcome measures, ethics, regulation and funding. The aim is to create a focused forum for knowledge exchange, critical discussion and new collaborations that can help turn scientific progress into better outcomes for people affected by stroke.

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Programme committee

Marcela Pekna
Professor of Neuroimmunology at University of Gothenburg

Theme 1: From A to Z: Preclinical and translational stroke research

  • Focus on the journey from preclinical discovery to clinical application, including challenges, timelines, lessons learned and best practices.
  • Follow-up Q&A panel

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Arne Lindgren
Professor of Neurology, Lund University and Senior Consultant Neurology, Skåne University Hospital Lund

Theme 2: Biomarkers, phenotyping, and outcome measures

  • Topics include biomarkers, omics, neuroimaging, phenotyping, outcome measures and data sharing.
  • Follow-up Q&A panel

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Mia von Euler
Professor of Neurology, President Sophiahemmet University

Theme 2: Biomarkers, phenotyping, and outcome measures

  • Topics include biomarkers, omics, neuroimaging, phenotyping, outcome measures and data sharing.
  • Follow-up Q&A panel

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Preliminary Programme

Please note that the programme is preliminary and may be subject to change.

09:30

Registration and coffee

10:00

Welcome and introduction

10:10

Theme 1: From A to Z: Preclinical and translational stroke research

  • Focus on the journey from preclinical discovery to clinical application, including challenges, timelines, lessons learned and best practices.
  • Follow-up Q&A panel

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Marcela Pekna
Professor of Neuroimmunology at University of Gothenburg
Tadeusz Wieloch
Professor of Neuroscience at Lund University
Ulf Eriksson
Senior Professor of Vascular Biochemistry, Karolinska Institute
Per Wester
Professor, Umeå University
11:00

Theme 2: Biomarkers, phenotyping, and outcome measures

  • Topics include biomarkers, omics, neuroimaging, phenotyping, outcome measures and data sharing.
  • Follow-up Q&A panel

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Arne Lindgren
Professor of Neurology, Lund University and Senior Consultant Neurology, Skåne University Hospital Lund
Christina Jern
Professor of Neurology, University of Gothenburg and Senior Consultant at the Department of Clinical Genetics and Genomics at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg
Mia von Euler
Professor of Neurology, President Sophiahemmet University
Åsa Johansson
Professor, Uppsala University
12:00

Lunch

12:45

Theme 3: Public and patient involvement (PPI) in stroke research

  • Perspectives from patient organisations, patient advisory boards and researchers working with patient involvement and co-creation.
  • Topics may include patient engagement across the research pipeline, co-creation and research prioritisation, study participation challenges.
  • Panel discussion

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Elisabeth Sundström Graversen
Operations Manager, Swedish Stroke Association
Monica Persson
Research Manager, Swedish Rheumatism Association
13:45

Theme 4: Ethics, legal issues and regulations (workshop/ group work)

  • Topics may include informed consent, acute and prehospital stroke research, GDPR and international collaborations, current and upcoming regulatory developments

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Niklas Nielsen
Associate Professor, Lund University
14:15

Coffee break

14:45

Theme 5: Funding and grants (incl. workshop)

  • How to fund different types of stroke research projects, including examples of successful funding strategies and lessons learned.

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15:45

Panel discussion

  • Key challenges, knowledge gaps and opportunities in Swedish stroke research, informed by the discussed themes.
  • Closing remarks and next steps
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Date: 2 October 2026

Time: 9:30 -16:15

Venue: Karolina Widerström Hall, Svenska Läkaresällskapet (SLS)
Klara Östra Kyrkogata 10
SE-101 35 Stockholm, Sweden

Registration Fee: Free of charge

Registration Deadline: 23 September 2026


Capacity

The symposium is limited to 100 participants. A waiting list will be opened once capacity is reached. If you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your registration so that your place can be offered to another participant.

Food and Refreshments

Coffe, tea, a light breakfast, lunch and afternoon refreshments will be served during the day. Please indicate any dietary requirements when registering so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Organized by

Hjärnfonden (the Swedish Brain Foundation)


Emeli Lundstöm
Scientific Advisor, Hjärnfonden
emeli.lundstrom@hjarnfonden.se