Alexander Rölle, for your sympathy in the office and being my travel partner on Kauai.
Mantas, Susanne, Rafaela and Caroline for contributing to a great atmosphere in the lab.
Former PH group members; Håkan Hall, Sofia Johansson, Jelena Petrovic, Elefhteria Rosmaraki and Anna Sjöström-Douagi-for being a friend, colleague and initiated our common project. Time for lunch soon?
Former KK group members; Jakob Michaelsson, Christina Cerboni, Margareta Waldenström, Mikael Ericsson, Linda Öberg and Cristina Matos.
Daniel Davis’ group for accepting me in the lab and instruct me in LSCM.
Daniel Davis for constructive critics and fruitful collaboration Konstantina Eleme for being my equivalent in London
Fiona McCann for pub evening, gossip and help Leo Carlin-practical supervisor of the Leica
Sabrina Taner for biochemical expertise and pleasing manner
Behinn Treanor for sharing an ocean front room and adventures on Kauai Francesca Chiodi for being my mentor and helping me when I needed it most.
CIM-MTC people; Benedict Chambers, Adnane, Dani, Melissa, Elias, Claudia and Robban that provide life to the corridor. Thank you Cattis for a wonderful trip in Greece!
Djurhuset; Mabbe, Maggan, Kent, Annelie, Marie, Linda, Sanna, Torun and Helen. What would I have done without you? I am very grateful that you took care of me when I was completely confused, which happened quite often.
Birgitta Wester for sorting my cells for years and all deep talk down in the FACS facility. Thanks for all advice.
Laszlo, Emilie, Jorrit and Elena for always being helpful and friendly.
MTC-SMI people making MTC a better place; Ami, Keira –remember Trysil for nightly visits with Bruno ;-), Caroline Fluur-often my “bordsdam”. We made it!, Peter Kjäll, Lisa Månsson, Martín Rottenberg-B cell development forever /, Anna Birgersdotter, Alex, Henrik, Nicolai, Ulrika, Åsa Hidmark-good luck, Meit Björndal-lunchen kan vi ta nu?, Laura and Isabel. MTC-Pub crew: Danika, Alberto, Stefano, Emma and Mauro for all MTC Pub evenings.
Uganda course: Johan Lindh and Mats Wahlgren for being responsible for the course.
My course mates; Daria, Linda, Ann, Arnaud, Niloo, Bobo and Anna Vogt. I will never ever forget about our rafting experience on the source of the Nile.
The UGSBR gang; Johanna Henriksnäs, Lisa Arvidsson, Olle Andersson, Benjamin Nordin, Daniel Nyqvist, Erik Rollman and Peetra Magnusson for keeping in touch during all these years. I did it, eventually!
My friends from the good old days in Uppsala; Henrik Sundberg, Markus Johansson, Tomas Borgegård and Lars Plahn. Thanks Lars for all party invitations.
Uffe, Ulf Lindell, for being such a genuine person with a big heart and all amasing parties on M/S Athene.
Christina Buur and Camilla Tomaszewski for fabulous summer days in Tomta. Kicki, I enjoy our gossiping in the ladies changing room at SATS. The drink?
Maria, Jocke, Medina and Tim for lovely summer days and evenings on Väddö or Singö.
Maria, I am looking forward to lessons in horseback riding this summer.
Jimmy Nemes for our thousand after-work beers, dinners and for being you.
Mathias Hökfelt and Jennie for everything, including, ski trips and mushroom excursions.
Daniel Sandblom for being such a lay-back person, talkative and reliable friend.
Anna Von Ahlefeld for being loyal friend and everything we have shared. Salsa forever!
Amanda Vesterström for your optimism and for coming days in Norrtälje and on Väddö Martin Gräslund for introducing me to your beloved Gräsmarö and the beauty of Gryt’s archipelago. For being one of the few that understands me.
Sofia, David and Adam for being such a big-hearted and charming family.
Marc Giron for all your support and phone calls during the writing period. I love being disturbed, I really mean it.
Marcus Lindström for “kultursnobberi” and exploration of all Stockholm’s bars and restaurants. Undoubtly, I am looking forward to our coming city adventures.
Thank you Christoffer, for all Ethiopian inspiration, food and beers we have shared.
Arman Mohii for being a close and faithful friend for 11 years and for all travelling in the passed and in the future.
Camilla Oxhamre for all deep talks over a cup of tea, New Years eves, and endless number of parties together and for telling me that life’s better “on the other side”.
Lena Backlund and Börje Suvinen for expertise and making this work possible. Börje, you are such a magic psychologist and beloved friend. In fact, this thesis should be dedicated to you.
Wiveka Göransson, for being my first bästis ever and our luxurious evenings in Malmö, Stockholm, Tomta and London, with and without James. I am really looking forward to Copenhagen in the summer.
José André, Gracias mi león favorito!, for being my soul mate and understand me in every life situation. See you soon in New York! Qué movida!
Victoria (+ family) for a life-long friendship, our infinite number of adventures (all kinds), trips, serious and less serious talks over a glass of wine, dinners, parties, phone calls…(the list is never-ending).
Emma Brohede for our maturation period to become ladies in Uppsala. I am really glad that you have return from Sydney and hope seeing you more often. Good luck with the baby Brohede!
Anna Vogt for being my dearest friend ever and for exploring the internal and external world with you. You are my source of happiness. A precious gift to be your friend.
Camilla, my sister, for convincing me to rent Tomta together, which has strengthened our sister-bond. Actually, you inspire me although I never tell you that. Te quiero.
Mamma Ingegärd och pappa Bengt för all kärlek, stöd och kramar ni har gett mig genom tiderna. JAG ÄLSKAR ER! Ni ställer alltid upp i vått eller torrt vad det än gäller. Tack för all gånger ni har sagt: Katja duktig! Katja kan! Sluta aldrig med det jag behöver höra dessa ord ofta. Guss, katten, för att vara så bedårande, envis och pratglad. Mormor för att ta hand mig som liten och lära mig alla husliga sysslor.