INTERACTION. Together with several colleagues, Marcus Lind is working to be granted a patent for an idea that could lead to a new way to treat hormonal imbalance. They have received a lot of support from the Research and Innovation Office, which can help more researchers identify ways of applying research findings. The Verification for Utilization (VFT) program is funded by Vinnova, Sweden’s innovation agency. As part of the program,…
New launch of national information on animal experimentation
RESEARCH CONDITIONS. A new version of djurforsok.info was recently launched. The site is a collaboration between the Swedish Research Council and eight higher education institutions, including the University of Gothenburg. It is only available in Swedish, and aimed at anyone who wants to gain a basic understanding of how animals are used in research in Sweden. Lars Ewaldsson is a university veterinarian and GU representative on the board for djurforsok.info.…
Yiwen Jiang won the University’s first 3MT competition
INTERACTION. As part of the Science Festival, a Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) winner was selected on Friday afternoon. In this competition, doctoral students describe their research in just three minutes. The winner was Yiwen Jiang, who researches oestrogen and osteoporosis. In the winter of 2021/2022, the International Centre took the initiative to hold the 3MT competition at the University of Gothenburg. The competition gives doctoral students exactly three minutes to present…
Agneta Robertson is praised for her work in pedodontics
Professor Agneta Robertson has been named the recipient of the 2021 Elander Prize by the Gothenburg Dental Society. From the motivation: This year’s Elander Prize goes to a person who has cared for the youngest for many years, both in her clinical activities and in her research career. Security, pain relief and sedation have been a mantra that has permeated the clinic and student education. The Elander Prize was established…
Agnes Wold gives answers about the corona in the podcast Akademiliv (in Swedish)
Now you can hear the recording of the podcast Akademiliv from the live performance on stage in Nordstan during the Science Festival in Gothenburg. The section focuses on covid, and is about infection, disease and vaccines. Participating are Agens Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology at the University of Gothenburg and communications officers Margareta Gustafsson Kubista and Elin Lindström. Listen to the episode here (in Swedish): https://soundcloud.com/sahlgrenskaakademin/agnes-wold-om-corona