Professor Dr. Anna Karin Wikström

Biography

Anna-Karin Wikström is a Professor in the Department of Women's and Children's Health at Uppsala University with a specialization in obstetrics and gynecology. She was born in Hudiksvall in 1965 and commenced her medical studies at Karolinska Institutet from 1985 to 1991. Following her internship and residency at Hudiksvalls hospital from 1991 to 2000, she became a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology in 2001 and has held various roles, including Senior Consultant since 2008. She completed her dissertation in obstetrics and gynecology in 2006 at Uppsala University and was appointed Associate Professor in 2011. Additionally, she was a part of a post-doctoral unit in Clinical Epidemiology at Karolinska Institutet from 2009 to 2011. Her research predominantly focuses on preeclampsia, particularly its prediction and its impact on maternal health. She is the principal investigator for the IMPACT study, which aims to advance knowledge in the context of preeclampsia and associated conditions such as congenital heart defects, Myasthenia Gravis, diabetes, and kidney donation during pregnancy. Throughout her career, she has contributed significantly to the academic field and maintains an active presence in research portals.

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