Associate Professors Jenny Kindblom, David Åberg Eva Angenete are the three doctors who receive higher clinical research positions, funded by ALF funds. They can now, for at least two years, spend half their working time on research.
The higher clinical research positions are financed by ALF funds. The research positions make it possible for doctors to combine clinical work part time with continued research after becoming Associate Professors. At the same time, they receive a research grant of SEK 300 000 per year to their respective research projects. 19 applications were received and all were of high quality. The three highest-assessed candidates have now been assigned to respective research service:
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Jenny Kindblom, specialist in clinical pharmacology, Associate Professor of experimental medicine, particularly endocrinology. Project Title: The mechanisms behind the significance of osteocalcin for cardiovascular disease and diabetes
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David Åberg, Associate Professor of experimental medicine. Project: How does physical exercise (PE) affect stroke risk, stroke severity and enhance stroke recovery
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Eva Angenete, Associate Professor of surgery. Project: Treatment of colorectal cancer – studies to evaluate and improve surgical treatment.