The founding editor in 1863 was Axel Key, professor of pathological anatomy (Karolinska Institutet), who remained the editor until 1900. He was succeeded 1901-1918 by Carl Gustaf Santesson, professor of pharmacology (Karolinska Institutet). Israel Holmgren[4] professor of medicine (Karolinska Institutet) was editor of Acta Medica Scandinavica 1919 to 1957, followed by Birger Strandell, professor of medicine (Karolinska Institutet; 1958-1972) and Jan Waldenström, professor of practical medicine (University of Lund; 1973-1981).