Preliminary Programme
Please note that the programme is preliminary and may be subject to change.
Hjärnfondens strokesymposium / The Swedish Brain Foundation’s Stroke Symposium
2 October 09:30-16:00Karolina Widerström Hall, Svenska Läkaresällskapet (SLS)
Karolina Widerström Hall, Svenska Läkaresällskapet (SLS)
Klara Östra Kyrkogata 10 111 52 Stockholms län Sverige
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 PeknaProfessor 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 with Marcela Pekna, Tadeusz Wieloch, Zaal Kokaia and Ulf Eriksson.
- Chair: Per Wester, Professor, Umeå University
Arne LindgrenProfessor 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 with Arne Lindgren, Åsa Johansson, Christina Jern, Mia von Euler.
- Chairs: Mia von Euler and Arne Lindgren.
Mia von EulerProfessor 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 with Arne Lindgren, Åsa Johansson, Christina Jern, Mia von Euler.
- Chairs: Mia von Euler and Arne Lindgren.
10:00
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 with Marcela Pekna, Tadeusz Wieloch, Zaal Kokaia and Ulf Eriksson.
- Chair: Per Wester, Professor, Umeå University
Marcela Pekna
Professor of Neuroimmunology at University of Gothenburg
Tadeusz Wieloch
Professor of Neuroscience at Lund University
Zaal Kokaia
Professor of Experimental Medical Research, Lund University
Ulf Eriksson
Senior Professor of Vascular Biochemistry, Karolinska Institute
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 with Arne Lindgren, Åsa Johansson, Christina Jern, Mia von Euler.
- Chairs: Mia von Euler and Arne Lindgren.
Arne Lindgren
Professor of Neurology, Lund University and Senior Consultant Neurology, Skåne University Hospital Lund
Åsa Johansson
Professor, Uppsala University
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
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.
- Chair: Mia von Euler, Sophiahemmet University
Eric Asaba
Professor and Head of subject in occupational therapy, Co-Creation Track Lead, FORTE Center UGot-ReWork, University of Gothenburg
Mari Lundberg
Professor, Sophiahemmet University
Elisabeth Sundström Graversen
Operations Manager, Swedish Stroke Association
Monica Persson
Research Manager, Swedish Rheumatism Association
13:45
Theme 4: Ethics, legal issues and regulations
- Topics may include informed consent, acute and prehospital stroke research, GDPR and international collaborations, current and upcoming regulatory developments.
- Chair: Arne Lindgren, Lund University
Johan Borgström
Senior Judge, Head of Division, Stockholm District Court
Niklas Nielsen
Professor of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Lund University
14:45
Theme 5: Funding and grants (incl. panel discussion)
- How to fund different types of stroke research projects, including examples of successful funding strategies and lessons learned.
- Chair: Marcela Pekna, Professor, University of Gothenburg
Cecilia Lundberg
Professor, Lund University, Chair of the Swedish Brain Foundation's Scientific Committee
Mia von Euler
Chair of the Committee for Clinical Therapy Research, Scientific Research Council
15:15
Panel discussion
- How to fund different types of stroke research projects, including examples of successful funding strategies and lessons learned. What do the reviewers assess? AI and applications? Where to apply for funding?
- Panel: Cecilia Lundberg, Milos Pekny, Christina Jern, Per Wester, Marcela Pekna, Mia von Euler, Tadeusz Wieloch, Arne Lindgren and Niklas Nielsen.
- Chair: Erik Lindgren Bogdanoff, Resident in Neurology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital and Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Gothenburg
Date: 2 October 2026
Time: 9:30 -16:00
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.
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Organized by
Hjärnfonden (the Swedish Brain Foundation)
Emeli Lundstöm
Scientific Advisor, Hjärnfonden
emeli.lundstrom@hjarnfonden.se
