Appelberg Sofia

Appelberg Sofia is a medical researcher at Folkhälsomyndigheten since June 2017, specializing in vaccine development for hemorrhagic fever viruses and SARS-CoV-2. Prior experience includes roles as a postdoctoral researcher at Karolinska Institutet, focusing on immunoglobulin A deficiency, and at the University of Florida, studying HIV infection in macrophages. Appelberg holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Florida. Earlier positions range from visiting assistant researcher at UCLA, investigating traumatic brain injuries in children, to various roles including restaurant manager and chemical laboratory assistant. Educational qualifications also include a Master’s degree in Engineering Biology and a Master of Science in Media Technology and Engineering from Linköping University.