He has a BA in social sciences and languages from Uppsala University and a Licentiate of Medical Science from Department of International Health (IHCAR), Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm. His research deals with the interface between medicine, the mass media and the citizens. He is a lecturer, translator and author or co-author of books on science journalism, health journalism, and dyslexia and childhood diseases. He has been a consultant to the governments of Vietnam, Lao PDR, Moldavia, Peru, Bolivia and WHO on the role of mass media for the rational use of drugs. He has been chairperson of the Swedish Association of Medical Journalists (www.finermedia.se).