Dr. Johan Karlsson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Johan Karlsson is an Assistant Professor at Linköping University, specializing in the development of innovative biomaterials for RNA-based therapies. He focuses on the engineering of nanoparticles that can self-assemble RNA molecules for precise delivery, addressing unmet therapeutic needs in the field of nanomedicine. His research advances nanoparticle design principles to facilitate targeted delivery to specific organs and cells involved in disease progression, thereby enabling precise therapies. Additionally, he investigates the relationship between chemical structures and the activity of nanoparticles to enhance immunotherapy efforts. Karlsson's team is also engineering nanoparticles to program immune cells in cancer patients, aiming to unleash the immune system's full potential to identify and combat cancer cells. His pioneering work is contributing to new approaches for RNA-based therapies, especially for patients with central nervous system disorders.

Research Interests

Requirements for Linköping University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.