CAMPUS MEDICINAREBERGET. A program review of parts of Sahlgrenska Life, Buildings 2 and 3, in which the University will be a primary tenant, is currently underway. Simultaneously, Region Västra Götaland (VGR, the county council) is continuing work on Building 1, and the City of Gothenburg (the municipality) is taking new steps towards the adoption of the detailed development plan. Work on the program overview for Buildings 2 and 3 is…
Sahlgrenska University Hospital one step closer to becoming an accredited Comprehensive Cancer Center
Sahlgrenska University Hospital’s extensive process for being accredited as a Comprehensive Cancer Center has reached a milestone, through the extensive screening of activities linked to cancer care that has just been submitted to the OECI, Organization of European Cancer Institutes. The screening has resulted in a large amount of material, both quantitative information on, for example, how many patients have been treated, and qualitative information on, for example, strategic plans…
The Gelin Foundation turns 40 – continues to support research
The Gelin Foundation was founded by Njurförbundet Västsverige in April 1981, with the aim of supporting research on kidney replacement treatment with a focus on transplantation. The foundation honors Professor Lars-Erik Gelin, who took the initiative for the transplant unit at Sahlgrenska Hospital in Gothenburg, which under his leadership became one of the world’s largest. During its 40 years, transplant research has received almost 15 million from the Gelin Foundation.…
Ingmar Skoog chosen as Senior Citizen of the Year
DISTINCTION. Professor Ingmar Skoog has been voted Senior Citizen of the Year. The honor is given by the magazine Senioren and is intended to recognize a person who has helped change how senior citizens are viewed or who has been a good example for others. Skoog has been very critical of how society has treated elderly people during the pandemic and was quick to argue that public authorities should listen…
Bygginformation Medicinareberget: Natrium – entrance floor facade now visible
BYGGINFORMATION. Akademiliv ger här information om byggnation av Natrium på Medicinareberget, samt förberedelser för satsningen på Sahlgrenska Life. Infromationen gäller perioden vecka 15 – 18 (12 april – 7 maj). The projects are summarized in a PowerPoint presentation that is updated a few times a year. It is intended to be used in meetings with employees. See the updated presentation (only available in Swedish) in the Staff Portal: https://medarbetarportalen.gu.se/sahlgrenskaakademin/byggprojektmedicinareberget Through…