Starting from the fall of 2026, a new elective course package at the master’s level will be introduced for medical students in semester 11 of the new medical program. The elective courses should be offered in English and also be open to international exchange students. If you have an idea for such a course, you can now propose it through your institution’s Vice Head for Education. At a later stage,…
Eva Karin Anderberg won the tickets to the Medical Student Revue
There was great interest in winning the two tickets to the Medical Student Revue. The draw has now decided that the tickets go to Eva Karin Anderberg, who is a coordinator at the Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine. Congratulations! If you would like to attend, there are of course opportunities to buy tickets for any of the performances on the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra’s website: https://www.gso.se/program/konserter/babylons-tradgardar-dar-graslig-groda-gror/ The revue will be…
Dental care personnel investigated for vibration injuries
STUDY INITIATION. Dental care personnel are exposed to vibrations in their work, but the connection to vascular and nerve damage is unclear. Therefore, a study is initiated at the Department of Social Medicine and Public Health at the University of Gothenburg involving 90 employees at Public Dental Service West Sweden. It is well-documented that vibrations from tools and machinery can lead to vascular and nerve damage. In professions such as…
Lars Kölby on his dissertation: “I remember the taste of doom”
RESEARCHER PORTRAIT. He recalls the fear. “I was led into the room like an animal ready for slaughter. I thought: Now, I will be exposed as a complete fraud, humiliating myself, my family, and my supervisor.” Halfway through the dissertation defense, everything turned for Lars Kölby. It all transformed into euphoria that lasted for a month. He is a professor of plastic surgery and head of department. Lars Kölby’s research…
Rare Disease Day is celebrated with a photo exhibition at the Biomedical Library
On February 29th, leap day 2024, it’s that time again: Rare Disease Day! This day highlights rare health conditions worldwide, including at the University of Gothenburg. During the upcoming week, from February 26th to March 1st, you can visit the photo exhibition “Project Minea” at the Biomedical Library. The photographer behind this project is Julia Staf, who aims to spread awareness to combat bullying and social exclusion. She named the…