Akademiliv congratulates Ingrid Wernstedt Asterholm, who is now a professor of physiology at the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology. Ingrid Wernstedt Asterholm has a broad interest in physiology, particularly metabolic and endocrine regulation, as well as how the body adapts its function to various types of stressors. The group is currently focusing on the function of adipose tissue, conducting both basic and translational research. The overall goal is to identify…
Great results with emergency care adapted for pregnant women
DOCTORAL THESIS. Increased vigilance for high blood pressure and diffuse stomach pain. These are some of the characteristics of emergency care adapted for pregnant women and new mothers. The model, which could become clinical routine throughout Sweden, is described in a thesis at the University of Gothenburg. The aim of the thesis was to reduce morbidity and mortality among pregnant women and new mothers seeking emergency care. Sweden has relatively…
Travel grants for doctoral students and researchers
Radiumhemmet’s Research Funds awards travel grants to doctoral students and researchers for research-related participation in courses and congresses in clinical cancer research. Grants can be granted for Active participation in scientific congresses. The prerequisite is that the abstract is attached to the application with named authors and that it is clearly stated who is the presenter. Doctoral students must have a supervisor’s certificate. Participation in virtual conferences. The prerequisite is…
Contribution to younger researchers in medical radiology
Torsten and Karin Almén’s foundation announces grants for younger researchers in the field of medical radiology with a focus on contrast media and/or molecular imaging, as well as basic scientific research in these areas with close clinical connections. Applications from PhD students must be accompanied by a supervisor’s certificate, which gives an account of the rate at which the research work is progressing. The certificate must contain an assessment of the…
The Clas Croschinsky Foundation’s Memorial Fund
In 2024, the Clas Groschinsky Memorial Foundation will grant grants for research in the following areas: Infections Immunotherapy against cancer Autoimmune endocrine diseases Immunological reactions associated with psychiatric illness The call opens on 15 November 2023 and closes on 31 January 2024.