During the month of June, it is usually a little easier to get time with Akademistatistik (‘Academy Statistics’). Here, researchers and doctoral students at Sahlgrenska Academy and the Västra Götaland region can receive support from experts in statistics and health economics. Akademisstatistik can support projects from start to the analyzes required for a finished article. There are times for the start-up meeting on June 4, 11 and 13. Book your…
She is doing her residency in the US with a medical degree from Gothenburg
STUDENT. Doing a “residency” in orthopedics in the United States is an unattainable dream for many newly qualified American doctors. Now Janina Kaarre, with a medical degree from Gothenburg, has landed one of the coveted spots at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Janina Kaarre has an international background to say the least. She grew up in Finland, spent an exchange year in Portugal, and studied medicine in Gothenburg.…
Anna-Carin Olin and Håkan Tinnerberg received funding from Afa Insurance
Two researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy have received grants from Afa Insurance’s latest call. Anna-Carin Olin, professor of occupational and environmental medicine, receives five million SEK to map how small airways are affected by exposure to naturally formed versus manufactured nanoparticles, primarily graphene. The project runs until May 2027 and is expected to provide new knowledge about health impacts from exposure to nanoparticles in technological fields and manufacturing. Håkan Tinnerberg,…
Alba Corell reports from a high-level brain tumor meeting
COLUMN. The recent gathering of the Scandinavian Society of Neuro-oncology (SNOG) in Gothenburg has concluded. Professor Asgeir Jakola hosted and chaired the meeting, which was planned in collaboration with Monica Sandström from the Cancer Academy. Here, neurosurgeon Alba Corell provides an account of the execution of a meeting that was – both scientifically and literally – top-notch. Preparations for the Scandinavian Society of Neuro-oncology (SNOG) 2024 meeting began in the…
Now the drive for supplies for Ukraine ends
The European freight cooperation that made it possible to send boxes of supplies to Ukraine for free has now ended. Consequently, the campaign efforts at Hälsovetarbacken and Anatomen have also concluded. Since the beginning of March, employees at the Sahlgrenska Academy have contributed to six substantial boxes filled with various supplies, which have been sent to Ukraine. A significant amount of clothing has been sent, along with candy, energy bars,…