KI’s new laboratory: Biomedicum – research without boundaries
Experimental research gathered under one roof Experimental researchers from five departments, who today are scattered across campus Solna, will gather under the same roof with access to ultra- modern laboratories and shared infrastructure The aim is to promote interaction and new collaborations At the construction site April, 2015 Bildmakarna, KI
At the construction site, April 2015
Bildmakarna, KI At the construction site April, 2015
New collaboration opportunities promote research The new laboratory will have a comprehensive research infrastructure and a large number of scientists from various subjects and disciplines It improves interaction across disciplinary borders, enables new collaboration opportunities and promotes research Skyway to the Karolinska University Hospital facilitates collaboration with clinical research
Departments moving to Biomedicum Microbiology, tumor and cell biology (MTC) Head of Department: Marie Arsenian Henriksson Medical biochemistry and biophysiology (MBB) Head of Department: Ernest Arenas Physiology and pharmacology (FyFa) Head of Department: Stefan Eriksson Neuroscience (Neuro) Head of Department: Sandra Ceccatelli Cell and molecular biology (CMB) Head of Department: Christer Höög
Biomedicum – more than a building A catalyst for groundbreaking biomedical science aiming at improving human health
Rationale for Biomedicum Need of expansion in order to meet the growth of the departments Renewal of old and outdated laboratories Collect groups thematically, to improve integration and collaboration Improve the usage of expensive equipment and core facilities Improve collaboration with Karolinska University Hospital and translational research Coordinate and reinforce our efforts in education Improve our administration by adopting standards and best practice Increase visibility at national and international level Attract new recruitments Strengthen Karolinska Institutet and Sweden as an international leading force in health, medical science and education
Our vision for Biomedicum: A catalyst for groundbreaking biomedical science aiming at improving human health The vision is based on three pillars: A center for world class science and cutting edge technology aiming at solving fundamental biomedical questions and improving human health A platform that facilitate interactions, collaborations and the sharing of experiences, ideas and technologies across scientific borders A rich and dynamic scientific environment with a flexible organisation and a cost-effective administration
Our goals for Biomedicum To perform groundbreaking science leading to fundamental discoveries and to improved human health To be an inspirational global research landmark, base for international recruitment of both young and senior elite scientists To reinforce and improve clinical translation and interactions both at national and international level To be a reference research center for undergraduate, doctoral and postdoctoral education To translate scientific findings into practical applications and innovations and hence contribute to economic growth To strengthen Karolinska Institutet and Sweden as an international leading force in health, medical education and science
Biomedicum – Facts Opens in 2018 55, 000 sqm 11 floors staff, mainly scientists 26 laboratory-quarters (700 – 1,000 sqm each) with capacity for persons Thematic grouping across departments Skyway to the clinical research laboratory at the Karolinska University Hospital - Bioclinicum One reception
Biomedicum Drawing of one floor with laboratory
Allocation of equipment and shared infrastructure
Biomedicum – a laboratory for the future in line with KI’s vision Karolinska Institutet significantly contributes to the improvement of human health © Erik G Svensson BERG | C. F. MØLLER ARCHITECTS
In parallel with the development of Biomedicum the whole area around KI Solna Campus will undergo a major transformation in the coming 10 years