Meridian Research
Meridian HQ

About Meridian

Meridian Institute for Applied Diagnostics is an independent research and innovation environment focused on practical diagnostic methods for preventive and community-based health systems.

Founded to address the gap between technical innovation and real-world use, Meridian brings together expertise from medicine, engineering, informatics, public health and service design. Our work focuses on diagnostic pathways that can support earlier insight, more informed decisions and broader access to high-quality care.

We are particularly interested in settings where traditional diagnostic models struggle to meet demand. These may include geographically dispersed populations, under-resourced environments, follow-up after discharge, or areas where patient journeys are fragmented across multiple actors. In such contexts, reliable screening, monitoring and triage tools can play a critical role.

The value of a diagnostic method is shaped not only by what it detects, but by how it fits into decisions, workflows and everyday care.

User icon
Dr Aleksander Markovic, Scientific Director, Program Director

Our mission

Our mission is to develop and evaluate diagnostic approaches that are not only scientifically robust, but practical, understandable and deployable in real systems. We believe that implementation should be treated as part of the research challenge, not as something that happens afterward.

How we work

Meridian uses a staged model that combines exploratory research, technical prototyping, validation, field testing and implementation planning. This allows us to move systematically from early concepts to methods that can be assessed in realistic contexts.

Core principles

  • Scientific rigor
  • Responsible innovation
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Inclusive design
  • Real-world relevance

Meridian at a glance

Founded - 2021
Headquarters - Stockholm, Sweden
Staff - 42 researchers and specialists
Partner sites - 18 active collaboration environments
Main fields - Diagnostics, digital health, implementation science
Funding model - Research grants and collaborative innovation programs