NEW BOOK. During his career as a physician specializing in internal medicine, Björn Fagerberg has been involved in many end-of-life situations, which he was used to handle professionally. Late in life, after a few deaths of close family members, he discovered that this approach was insufficient. In the face of death there is so much more, and now he has authored the book that he himself was looking for. He…
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.…
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…
From South Africa to Sweden: Collaborative Research Efforts Improving Pregnant Women’s Health
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…
Linda Wass is doing a postdoc at Stanford with ALF funding
ALF FUNDING. Biomedical Scientist Linda Wass has just settled in Stanford, California, where she will spend two years as a postdoc. She is the first non-physician to do an international postdoc with ALF funding. During her first week at Stanford, Linda Wass has had to focus on getting the various practicalities in place – electronic keycard, workplace, telephone, and US social security number. For a transitional period, she is living…
Karin Nilsson wrote the Thesis of the Year at Sahlgrenska Academy in 2023
AWARD. Karin Nilsson, currently a postdoc at the Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, receives the faculty-wide Thesis of the Year award at Sahlgrenska Academy 2023. In her thesis, she showed that the protein RSPO3 increases bone density, exposing a new target for the treatment of osteoporosis. The prize “Thesis of the Year at Sahlgrenska Academy” has been awarded since 2009 and is funded by a donation from the…
Some answers from the proposed members of the next Faculty Board
FACULTY ELECTIONS. The eight proposed members of the next Faculty Board hereby give some brief answers on how they want to contribute to the work of the Board and to the development of Sahlgrenska Academy. Helena Brisby, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences: “I want to work to ensure that Sahlgrenska Academy continuously develops, stimulates significant research and provides high-quality education. I think cooperation, diversity and clarity are…
Meet Mia Ericson, new Vice Dean for postgraduate studies
MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT. Mia Ericson wants to make it easier for PhD students and supervisors, while maintaining the high quality of Sahlgrenska Academy’s postgraduate studies. She has been responsible for postgraduate studies at various levels since 2009 and is now part of the Faculty’s management team as the new Vice Dean within that area. “The size of Sahlgrenska Academy is both our strength and our challenge in postgraduate studies,” says Mia…
New and rapid ways to detect bladder cancer
DOCTORAL THESIS. Investigation of patients suspected of having urinary bladder cancer is resource-intensive. Often, it requires a camera examination through the urethra, which can cause discomfort and complications. Suleiman Abuhasanein’s thesis reveals new and rapid methods for early detection of this cancer form, potentially reducing costs for society and suffering for patients. A new urine test and an innovative AI technique can simplify the investigation of bladder cancer. That’s what…
These people are proposed to be part of the next Faculty Board
FACULTY ELECTIONS. The Nomination Committee now presents the members and alternates proposed for the next Faculty Board. One of the members is proposed to be a representative for technical and administrative staff. The elections take place electronically, May 17-30, 2024. In total, 19 candidates were nominated and discussed during the Nomination Committee process. Mattias Lorentzon, Professor of Geriatrics, is the Chairperson of the Nomination Committee: “The Nomination Committee has reviewed…
Frequently asked questions about the Faculty Board (Academy Board) election
FACULTY ELECTION. The election for Sahlgrenska Academy’s Faculty Board will take place between May 17 and May 30, 2024. Below, Akademiliv answers several frequently asked questions about the election. You will find more general information on online voting in the Staff Portal.
New Modality Support is implemented – for commercialization of research from OligoNova and CCRM Nordic
INTERACTION. New Modality Support (NMS) — a collaboration between Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital and GU Ventures, was established recently, with the mission to support the commercial development of research projects within the national drug development initiatives OligoNova and CCRM Nordic. Now, NMS takes important steps towards implementation. Västra Götaland Region (VGR), through its Environment and Regional Development Board, has contributed financial support to establish…
Overuse of antibiotics in newborns with suspected sepsis
NEW STUDY. Newborns in Sweden are given antibiotics for suspected sepsis to an unjustified extent. This is according to a study by the University of Gothenburg in over one million newborns. Despite a significant reduction in sepsis rate in the group, the use of antibiotics has not decreased. The study is published in the journal JAMA Network Open and is based on data on newborns in Sweden from 2012 to…
Cell metabolism possible key to treating metastatic lung cancer
GRANT. Lung cancer is the cause of many deaths, mainly because it often metastasizes. Clotilde Wiel is studying the metabolism of different types of cells to understand how lung cancer cells form tumors elsewhere in the body. SEK 2.4 million from the Lundberg Research Foundation is going towards new equipment that Clotilde Wiel hopes will help her with identifying functions in cancer cells that can be targeted for treatment. The…
Don’t miss: Tony Hunter, a giant in cancer research, lectures on May 16
RESEARCH SEMINAR. On Thursday, May 16, our lecture series Sahlgrenska Science Seminar Series will be honoured with a talk by a prominent cancer researcher: Tony Hunter, professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in San Diego. He will give a presentation entitled “A journey from tyrosine to histidine phosphorylation: uncovering new cancer mechanisms” at 13:00 in the Arvid Carlsson auditorium, Medicinaregatan 3. The lecture can also be followed live…
Twenty PhD students funded within DDLS – one will be employed at Sahlgrenska Academy
HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY. When the research school for SciLifeLab and Wallenberg’s national program for data-driven life science (DDLS) starts this fall, one of the PhD students will be enrolled at Sahlgrenska Academy. Christina Jern and her co-applicants will recruit a PhD student for a project on precision medicine for ischemic stroke. “We will use machine learning algorithms to find blood-based molecular and radiomic biomarkers that will allow us to better…
University of Gothenburg seeks next Director for WCMTM – Register interest by May 22
CALL. The University of Gothenburg is looking for a director, who will lead the inspiring environment Wallenberg Center for Molecular and Translational Medicine (WCMTM) into the next phase. The scope of the assignment is 50 percent of full time. Register your interest no later than Wednesday 22 May to Mikaela Wickström (mikaela.wickstrom@gu.se). Expressions of interest must contain a CV and a personal letter. In 2015, the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation,…