Sofia Skröder

About Sofia Skröder

Licensed biomedical laboratory scientist. Doctoral studies were initiated in February 2023 within the project “Atrial fibrillation in high‑risk populations – methods for detection, risk stratification and screening experiences.” A Master’s degree in Biomedical Laboratory Science was awarded in February 2021, with coursework completed at Karolinska Institutet, the University of Gävle, and Örebro University, with a particular focus on cardiovascular diagnostics.

Sofia holds a permanent position within Region Värmland at the unit for Clinical Research Support, where she works as a research biomedical scientist. In this role, she supports research projects with the initiation of academic studies and clinical trials, data collection, research administration, and operational biobanking activities. She is a part‑time doctoral student at the Department of Medical Sciences.

In her doctoral projects, Sofia focuses on evaluating methods and approaches for the diagnosis and risk stratification of atrial fibrillation (AF) in women and men at increased risk of developing the arrhythmia. The aim is to identify blood‑based biomarkers that can distinguish high‑ from low‑risk individuals, and to assess the prerequisites for clinical implementation of AF screening using handheld ECG devices in the target population.

The doctoral projects are expected to be completed by the end of 2028.

Sofia provides teaching when needed in cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, as well as related diagnostic methods, and she also supervises bachelor‑level thesis projects.