BOOK. “70 is the new 50” has become a common phrase. The author Ingmar Skoog has now written a book on the subject with this very title. Sahlgrenska Academy employees can win a copy. So far, the book is only available in Swedish. For a chance to win a copy of the book “70 är det nya 50” (“70 is the New 50” – the book is in Swedish), email…
Challenging beliefs about person-centered care with humor and evidence in dialogue material
RESEARCH COMMUNICATION. Using humor as a tool, researchers hope to find new ways to make knowledge for the development of healthcare easier to act on. Six playful illustrations depicting beliefs about person-centered care have been paired with relevant research to encourage conversation and reflection. Person-centered healthcare is based on the abilities, needs, and conditions of the unique individual. To promote more person-centered health and social care, the University of Gothenburg…
Doctoral thesis: Fear’s impact post Achilles tendon rupture
DOCTORAL THESIS. Achilles tendon rupture is a common injury, with about 20 percent of individuals unable to return to their previous level of physical activity post-injury. Unnur Sædís Jónsdóttir has investigated the causes, identifying fear as a significant obstacle. What led to your thesis? “Those who suffer from Achilles tendon rupture are typically active, often middle-aged men who engage in activities requiring quick changes of direction. Approximately 20 percent of…
CCI held workshop on the technique of Cellular 3D volume – Correlative Array Tomography
Recently the Centre for Cellular Imaging (CCI) at Core Facilities organized the Correlative Array Tomography (CAT) Workshop 2023. The Workshop was designed to bring experts, researchers, and industry together interested in Cellular 3D volume – Correlative Array Tomography to introduce this new technology, stimulate knowledge exchange, and form collaborations. “It was a fantastic and exciting workshop with visitors from all over the world interested in 3D volume electron microscopy and correlative approaches. No matter where they were in their career, participating…
Majority votes for Eric Hanse as new head of the Institute of neuroscience and physiology
The advisory election for the new head of the Institute of neuroscience and physiology is now concluded. A significant majority of the voters (91.9 percent) approved the Nomination Committee’s proposal to appoint Eric Hanse as the next head. The voter turnout was 53.54 percent. Out of the 136 valid votes, there were 9 abstentions (6.6 percent). Silke Kern and Lars-Gunnar Pettersson each received one vote in the election. The election…