Karin Eriksson

Karin Eriksson is an experienced professional in the field of cancer research and health innovation, currently serving as a member of both the focus group at Karolinska Comprehensive Cancer Centre and the steering committee for Reimagining Cancer Research in Europe. As the head of research and health departments at Cancerfonden since February 2020, Karin has also held various significant positions, including Advisory Board Chair for Health Innovation at Högskolan i Halmstad. Previous roles include head of department and program manager at Vinnova, and expertise contributions to governmental investigations at Regeringskansliet. Karin's career began in clinical research at Wyeth and has spanned multiple leadership positions since 1995, underscoring a commitment to advancing health research and cancer care. Educational background includes studies at Uppsala University and the Institute for International Education.