Stockholm Trio Postdoc Symposium 2026

Join us for the Stockholm Trio Postdoc Symposium 2026, bringing together PhD students and postdoctoral researchers from Karolinska Institutet, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and Stockholm University to share ideas, build connections, and explore how scientific discoveries can create impact beyond academia. This year’s theme, “From Discovery to Impact: Navigating Modern Life Science Careers,” follows the journey from scientific discovery to clinical, commercial, and societal impact, while highlighting the diverse career paths available to researchers today. Programme Morning Registration and industry exhibition Opening talk — Dr. Ola Larsson, Karolinska Institutet Opening keynote: Turning scientific discoveries into therapies — Prof. Thomas Helleday, Karolinska Institutet Translational medicine and clinical impact panel — Prof. Per Arvidsson, SciLifeLab; Dr. Francisco Peña, KTH; Dr. Seraina Dual, KTH Startups, innovation and venture capital — Dr. Teodora Andonova, Karolinska Institutet Innovation, Trio Impact Invest Afternoon Regulatory affairs, policy and science-based careers — Dr. Konrad Wadén, Bondi; Dr. Frida Lundmark, Lif Scientific identity beyond publications — Niclas Lindqvist, Svensk Medicin AB Academia ↔ industry mobility — Dr. Sandra Jernström, Vitroscope; Dr. Yasmin Andersson, Stockholm University; Ana Lukic, Miltenyi Biotec Lightning talks Meet the Scientists + poster session + networking reception Closing remarks and awards Participants will also have opportunities to showcase their work through lightning talks and poster presentations, with awards recognizing outstanding contributions. The afternoon will conclude with Meet the Scientists, organized in connection with Nobel Calling Stockholm, where early career researchers can present their research to a public audience. Lunch and fika will be provided. Registration deadlines With abstract submission: October 5, 2026 Attendance only: October 9, 2026 Share. Connect. Engage.