Lundberg Donates SEK 30M to Karolinska for Cancer Research

Financier Fredrik Lundberg has donated SEK 30 million to the Karolinska Institute to fund a research project focused on the role of the immune system in combating and preventing the spread of colorectal cancer, as reported by Dagens Industri. Led by surgeon Caroline Nordenvall and professor of tissue immunology Jenny Mjösberg, the research aims to develop novel approaches to stimulate a patient's own immune system to fight cancer. Current immunotherapies are effective for only a small percentage of patients, highlighting the need for innovative strategies. The project will analyze immune cells within tumor tissue to identify new therapeutic targets and biomarkers. These biomarkers will be used to predict the risk of metastasis or relapse, facilitating more precise and personalized treatment plans. This donation will enable the expansion of the study, which currently involves 120 patients at Karolinska University Hospital, to include more patients and hospitals throughout the Stockholm region. Lundberg was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Karolinska Institute in 2023.