Dr. Karin Hedin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Karin Hedin is a PhD student at Linköping University, specializing in Health, Medicine, and Caring Sciences. Her research focuses on metabolic alterations associated with liver diseases, particularly metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), which affects approximately 30 percent of the global population. Hedin investigates the knowledge gaps in the complexities of human liver metabolism that manifest under altered disease conditions. Her goal is to identify potential biomarkers related to the development of hepatic fibrosis and to define clinical phenotypes that can help predict which patients are likely to face serious health complications due to MASLD. Through her research, she aims to enhance understanding of the mechanisms behind fibrotic development in these patients, as this remains a significant challenge for healthcare professionals worldwide. Karin has co-authored a publication in Nature Metabolism, which involves a study on metabolic flux analysis in intact human liver tissue ex vivo.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Student

2023-09-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Conducting research on metabolic alterations in liver disease and investigating potential biomarkers for hepatic fibrosis.

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.