Welcome to the 13th edition of Science Today - a Friday evening filled with groundbreaking research and vibrant conversation. This time, the focus is on sustainability - a topic more relevant and urgent than ever. We are all affected by the environmental, social, and economic consequences of climate change.
Science Today welcomes PhD students and postdoctoral researchers from Karolinska Institutet, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and Stockholm University, who will share their latest findings, insights, and ongoing projects. In a live panel discussion, the evening's speakers will explore research that tackles today's pressing issues and seeks out solutions.
All presentations and stage discussions will be held in English. The conversation will be moderated by Olof Somell from the Nobel Prize Museum. After the panel, the evening continues with music and mingle in Bistro Nobel.
KI speaker
Jeroen de Bont, Karolinska Institutet
Assistant Professor, Unit of Environmental Epidemiology, Institute of Environmental Medicine
Health in the city: translating research evidence to sustainable solutions
By 2050, more than 70% of people will live in cities. Urban life brings many opportunities-but also many environmental challenges. In cities, we're exposed to multiple hazards such as air pollution, heat, and noise, which can affect our health in different ways. Most research has looked at these risks one at a time, but real life is more complex.
My research studies how these hazards combine and impact our health throughout life- from pregnancy through later life. Understanding these effects can help us build healthier, more sustainable cities in the context of a changing climate.
Language
English
Target group
Students, researchers and alumni
Arranger
Nobel Prize Museum
