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Karl Larsson has made transformative contributions to structural biology, particularly in the development of high-throughput methods for macromolecular crystallography. His landmark 2015 paper, "High-density grids for efficient data collection from multiple crystals," has garnered 75 citations and introduced innovative sample-delivery approaches that enable efficient data collection from multiple small, radiation-sensitive crystals. This work has been crucial for advancing microfocus synchrotron beamlines and femtosecond X-ray free-electron laser experiments, where maximizing data from fragile samples is essential. Larsson's research focuses on creating robust, automated sample-handling technologies that bridge the gap between crystal growth and diffraction data collection, significantly reducing bottlenecks in structural determination. His contributions have directly enabled challenging structural investigations of membrane proteins, large complexes, and other difficult targets that were previously intractable. By designing high-density grids and optimized mounting strategies, Larsson has helped establish the experimental foundations for modern serial crystallography, making him a key figure in the ongoing revolution in structural biology that leverages next-generation X-ray sources for atomic-resolution insights.