Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) is looking for international experts in various scientific fields to strengthen its expert panels. These panels meet once or twice a year in Brussels to evaluate research proposals from Flanders researchers. If you have an interdisciplinary and international profile, you are welcome to apply to the panel. The FWO particularly encourages women to apply. Application deadline: 28 April 2024. See more information about current research areas…
The ex job fair in health, life science and technology needs your project – registration extended to April 12th
May 7 is the time for the spring ex-job fair in health, life science and technology, where students at the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers can find interdisciplinary projects. The fair is mainly aimed at students at master’s level, but at Sahlgrenska Academy, bachelor’s students are also covered. Tutors give short presentations to interested students. For you as a supervisor, this is an opportunity to connect talented future engineers with…
Time to apply for ALF funding – lots to think about
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS. Be sure to start in plenty of time, contact your co-applicants, and let the relevant operational manager know they will need to sign your application. No additions will be permitted once the application system is closed, so ensure that your application is fully complete when you submit it. This year’s call for applications for national medical training and research system (ALF) project funding and ALF project funding…
The mother’s protein intake affects the newborn’s face
NEW STUDY. The protein content of the diet during pregnancy can affect the face of the offspring. This is shown in animal studies, and the underlying mechanism was also found in human genetic studies. The research is described in a study led by the University of Gothenburg. A child is expected to share facial features with their parents. However, the face is also influenced by factors beyond genetics, so-called environmental…
Study shows how neural connections in the brain are formed
NEW STUDY. For neurons in the brain to form new connections with each other, the protein liprin-alpha must dock with receptors such as neurexin. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. This is a fundamental discovery about how the brain works, which could ultimately have implications for diseases such as autism and schizophrenia. The results are published in the journal Nature Neuroscience. The research…