Magnus Gisslén
Magnus Gisslén is a prominent Swedish epidemiologist, infectious disease physician, and professor at Sahlgrenska Academy. He is well-known for his expertise in public health and infectious diseases, particularly in relation to seasonal influenza. Gisslén has been actively involved in monitoring and providing insights on influenza outbreaks, emphasizing the importance of vaccination and awareness for at-risk populations. Recently, he has been in the news discussing the rising number of influenza cases and related hospitalizations in Sweden, highlighting the need for public vigilance amidst the ongoing flu season.
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Magnus Gisslén expressed concern over the abrupt end of research funding from NIH that he had received for 30 years.
Anthony Fauci om stoppade forskningen: ”Helt ofattbart”
Sweden· 2025-10-02
Magnus Gisslén was involved in an open conflict with the Public Health Agency of Sweden.
Magnus Gisslén om uppbrottet från FolkhälsomyndighetenSweden· 2025-09-25Magnus Gisslén resigned as state epidemiologist while criticizing the Public Health Agency's guidelines on tonsillitis.
”Gisslén har fel – i varje fall om streptokocker”Sweden· 2025-09-05Magnus Gisslén's public resignation was surprising and highlights a larger societal problem regarding whistleblowers in the workplace.
”Gisslén sätter fingret på ett större samhällsproblem”Sweden· 2025-08-29
Magnus Gisslén's conflict with the authority was not only about a lack of medical competence in the management group.
Infekterade mejlet innan statsepidemiolog Gissléns avgångSweden· 2025-08-22Magnus Gisslén is the outgoing state epidemiologist who criticizes the leadership group for lacking deeper medical competence.
FHM:s generaldirektör: Kompetensen finns visstSweden· 2025-08-20
Magnus Gisslén criticizes the competence of the leadership at the Public Health Agency.
Möte hos ministern efter statsepidemiologens sågningSweden· 2025-08-19
Magnus Gisslén continues to criticize the Public Health Agency of Sweden.
Magnus Gisslén fortsätter kritisera FolkhälsomyndighetenSweden· 2025-08-19
Magnus Gisslén resigns from his position as state epidemiologist at Folkhälsomyndigheten due to a lack of medical expertise in the leadership.
Folkhälsomyndigheten – en expertmyndighet utan experter?Sweden· 2025-08-19
Magnus Gisslén resigns and delivers a strong critique against his former employer, the Swedish Public Health Agency.
Statsepidemiologen i Sverige trekker seg – og kommer med en tordentale
Norway· 2025-08-18
Magnus Gisslén has chosen to end his employment as state epidemiologist and will return to his role as a professor in infectious diseases.
Magnus Gisslén slutar som statsepidemiolog vid FHMSweden· 2025-08-18
Magnus Gisslén emphasizes the importance of trust in vaccines amidst rising skepticism.
Mässling på uppgång i Europa – oro för vaccinskepsisSweden· 2025-05-11Magnus Gisslén is a state epidemiologist and professor at Sahlgrenska Academy.
Många sjuka i influensa – men toppen är inte nåddSweden· 2025-02-27