Ida Blystad

Adjunct Associate Professor, Docent

My research is grounded in neuroradiology with focus on imaging of the brain in multidisciplinary projects.

Presentation

My research is grounded in neuroradiology with a focus on imaging of the brain in multidisciplinary projects. Using different techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography, we investigate different pathological conditions of the brain in an adult and pediatric population. Some research areas covered are brain tumors and fatigue.

Publications

2026

Per Nyman, Rafael Holmgren, Emma Nordh, Anna Ljusberg, Oscar Snödahl, Frederik Testud, Ida Blystad, Peter Lundberg, Anders Tisell (2026)

Intraoperative 3D quantitative magnetic resonance imaging in paediatric brain tumour surgery PLOS ONE, Vol. 21, Article e0332562 (Article in journal)

https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0332562

Elisabeth Klint, Johan Richter, Teresa Nordin, Ida Blystad, Martin Hallbeck, Alexandra Golby, Carl-Fredrik Westin, Karin Wårdell (2026)

Mapping brain tumor microstructure: A multimodal study of diffusion MRI, intraoperative fluorescence, and neuropathology in navigated biopsies NeuroImage: Clinical, Vol. 49, Article 103921 (Article in journal)

https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nicl.2025.103921

Iulian Emil Tampu, Per Nyman, Christoforos Spyretos, Ida Blystad, Alia Shamikh, Gabriela Prochazka, Teresita Díaz de Ståhl, Johanna Sandgren, Peter Lundberg, Neda Haj-Hosseini (2026)

Pediatric brain tumor classification using digital pathology and deep learning: Evaluation of SOTA methods on a multi-center Swedish cohort Brain Pathology, Vol. 36, Article e70029 (Article in journal)

https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bpa.70029

2025

Elisabeth Klint, Anders Tisell, Ida Blystad, Martin Hallbeck, Teresa Nordin, Jan Hillman, Johan Richter, Karin Wårdell (2025)

Quantitative MRI relaxometry in brain tumor needle biopsies: Multimodal comparison with tissue fluorescence, radiology, and neuropathology PLOS ONE, Vol. 20, Article e0326765 (Article in journal)

https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0326765

Richard Levi, Ulrika Birberg Thornberg, Ida Blystad, Anestis Divanoglou, David Engblom, Felipe Leon, Sofia Morberg Jämterud, Kristin Zeiler (2025)

Reconceptualizing rehabilitation research via an enactive framework and a radically interdisciplinary cross-analysis: a study protocol on fatigue in post COVID-19 condition (PCC) Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, Vol. 57, Article jrm42254 (Article in journal)

https://dx.doi.org/10.2340/jrm.v57.42254

Research

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Epistemologi och post-Covid

The pandemic has impacted us all, but some more than others. For those who are suffering from post-Covid, the lingering impact is particularly tangible. Interdisciplinary research is needed to understand this new health challenge.

Organisation

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Division of Diagnostics and Specialist Medicine (DISP)

The division consists of three units (internal medicine, cardiovascular and radiological sciences) and contains seven subject areas within which research and teaching are conducted.

Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences (HMV)

The research areas at HMV include experimental basic research to clinical, social and public health research. We conduct high-quality education in the sought-after care professions.

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (MEDFAK)

The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences conducts research and education within medicine, healthcare and public health.

News

31 January 2024

Post-COVID syndrome made researchers combine different perspectives

In a large research project, researchers are working across disciplines to understand post-COVID from several different aspects. At the same time, they are researching the interdisciplinary process itself.

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11 December 2023

Advanced MRI technology detects changes in the brain after COVID-19

Researchers at LiU have examined the brains of 16 patients previously hospitalised for COVID-19 with persisting symptoms. Their findings can bring insights into the underlying mechanisms of persisting neurological problems after COVID-19.

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08 February 2023

Millions to be invested in promising researchers from the region's clinics

The Wallenberg Center for Molecular Medicine and Region Östergötland are starting a strategic research effort this year. The investment will boost clinically oriented research where six associated clinical fellows will start the program in 2023.