On Tuesday 21 February the Aging Research Center was visited by Her Excellency Sharon Johnston and the Queen of Sweden. The visit took place in conjunction with the state visit by the Governor General and his wife to Sweden at the invitation of the King.
Her Excellency Sharon Johnston and the Queen of Sweden were introduced to the research conducted at the Aging Research Center as well as introduced to the work the Swedish Dementia Centre does.
“We are delighted to visit Karolina Institutet to learn more about its work and vibrant collaboration with Canadian academic institutions. Sweden and Canada should continue to work closely on innovative and collaborative work.”

Photo: Yanan Li / Svenskt Demenscentrum

From left to right: Gunilla Nordberg, Vice President, SDC; Eva Samuelsson, Chair, SDC; Johan Fritzell, Director, ARC; Wilhelmina Hoffman, President, SDC; Shireen Sindi, Researcher, ARC; Her Mayesty Queen Silvia; Her Excellency Sharon Johnston; Linnea Sjöberg, PhD student, ARC; and Emerald Heiland, PhD student, ARC. Photo: Yanan Li / Svenskt Demenscentrum