GLOBAL HEALTH. In the bustling Tygerberg University Hospital in Cape Town, a dedicated research team led by Lina Bergman, is on a mission to improve the lives of women facing the challenges of pregnancy-related complications. Particularly, the team studies preeclampsia, a condition with far-reaching effects on both mother and baby. Lina Bergman, associate professor at the university of Gothenburg and Stellenbosch University and senior consultant in obstetrics and gynecology at…
Sara Bjursten and Anna Wenger are the recipients of the Assar Gabrielsson Prize 2024
AWARD. The Assar Gabrielsson Foundation has named Anna Wenger as the winner in the basic science research category and Sara Bjursten as the winner in the clinical research category. The winners will each be awarded SEK 100,000 as an extra research grant at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg. Sara Bjursten receives the prize in the clinical research category for clinically important and well-executed research on immunotherapy in cancer patients.…
A full day for PhD students focused on mental health
PHD STUDENTS. For the sixth time, PhD students at Sahlgrenska Academy were invited to PhD Day, organized by the Doctoral Student Council. The day provided practical tips and strategies to help PhD students promote their mental health during this demanding phase of their lives. PhD Day brings together students from all institutes at Sahlgrenska Academy, offering them a chance to meet and socialize. The goal is to foster a sense…
Kaj Blennow ranked highest in Sweden in neuroscience
AWARD. In this year’s edition of the researcher ranking from Research.com in the field of neuroscience, Kaj Blennow is ranked 17th internationally and first in Sweden. Kaj Blennow is a professor of clinical neurochemistry at the University of Gothenburg. Kaj Blennow leads a large group developing neurochemical and molecular biological methods to identify and study the disease mechanisms behind Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. The research work in the…
The first global conference on person-centred care is now underway in Gothenburg
The Global Conference on Person-Centred Care takes place in Gothenburg on 14-16 May 2024. The conference is organized by the Center for Person-Centred Care (GPCC). The aim of the conference is to provide an arena for diverse people with an interest in promoting person-centred care practices, innovations, perspectives and knowledge. The conference provides the opportunity for explorations and reports in person-centered care related to several interdisciplinary and interprofessional areas. Center…