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Aging Research Center

A multidisciplinary research center devoted to aging and health. Established in 2000 by Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University.

ARC’s mission

ARC’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of older individuals by contributing to the understanding of the aging process from a biomedical, and psychological and sociological perspective in relation to life-long social and physical contexts. ARC conducts research and education and spreads research findings within and outside the scientific community.

Want to know more?

Welcome to ARC’s website!

If you discover flaws (e.g. links not working or missing photos), or lack some information you think should be included in the website, please notify us by sending an email to info-arc@nvs.ki.se.

Recent news

New thesis examines the association between retirement and health in different socioeconomic groups

5 May, 2021

Johan Fritzell new Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Joint Programming Initiative ‘More Years Better Lives’

21 April, 2021

New thesis explores how older adults can combat diabetes by adopting a healthy and socially active lifestyle

12 April, 2021

New management at ARC

6 April, 2021

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ARC seminar with Tine Rostgaard, Stockholm University on Tuesday 11 May, 11:00

“Rehabilitation in elder care – international experiences”
Host: Janne Agerholm

ARC seminar with Jonas Olofsson, Stockholm University on Tuesday 18 May, 11:00

“Olfaction and human brain networks”
Host: Ingrid Ekström

ARC seminar with Juan-Jesus Carrero, KI, MEB on Tuesday 25 May, 11:00

Preliminary title: “Kidney function in older adults”
Host: Serhiy Dekhtyar

ARC seminar with Artin Arshamian, KI, Dept. of Clinical Neuroscience, on Tuesday 1 June, 11:00

“The perception of odor pleasantness is shared across cultures”
Host: Ingrid Ekström

ARC seminar with Tina Sundelin, Stockholm University, Department of Psychology, on Tuesday 8 June, 11:00

Preliminary title: “Effects of sleep loss”
Host: Ingrid Ekström

ARC seminar with Svenja Caspers, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf & Institut für Neurowissenschaften und Medizin, Germany, on Tuesday 15 June, 11:00

Title: TBA
Host: Ingrid Ekström

ARC upcoming events

See all upcoming ARC events on the KI calendar.

Job openings

Research Coordinator in Geriatric Epidemiology, temporary full time position (two months). Deadline for application is 14 May 2021.
Postdoctoral researcher in Geriatric Epidemiology, temporary full time position (longer than six months). Deadline for application is 15 May 2021.

Available positions at ARC are also advertised on the Job openings page. All open academic and administrative positions are listed on Karolinska Institutet’s website – including all open positions for doctoral students and post docs.