PLEASE NOTE – The bike fix has had to change location – it takes place on Medicinargatan 1A, by Klinisk genetik, at the back of Medicinarelängan.
Hybrid pumps work very well in type 1 diabetes
NEW STUDY. Blood sugar levels improve when adults with type 1 diabetes use modern insulin pumps. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. Patients are also overwhelmingly positive about the treatment. New sophisticated insulin pumps constantly measure blood sugar levels and use specific algorithms to dose insulin and automatically keep blood sugar levels in check. The modern technology is called AHCL (Advanced Hybrid Closed…
Meet Jan Holgersson, new Vice Dean for Infrastructure and Facilities
MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT. Good facilities and excellent infrastructure – both are prerequisites for our continued competitiveness. Jan Holgersson, recently assigned to the post of vice dean within these areas, feels that the work to meet the conditions and wishes of the organization is satisfying. As former head of operations at SU, Jan Holgersson has gained some experience in managing projects, and he thinks it will be interesting to work in a…
Valuable advice for a successful postdoc at the premiere of Career Talks
RESEARCH CAREER. On Monday, April 12th, the seminar series Career Talks kicked off with the theme ‘How to find, fund, and survive an international postdoc.’ Approximately 50 individuals participated, with researchers who recently completed an international postdoc sharing their experiences in a panel discussion. The seminar began with Office Head Ellen Rydberg discussing the support that the Sahlgrenska Academy’s Reserach Support Office can provide to researchers. Following this, research advisor…
Lower relapse risk in triple-negative breast cancer with high immune cell levels
NEW STUDY. Women with triple-negative breast cancer, and high levels of immune cells in the tumors, have a lower relapse risk after surgery, even without chemotherapy. This is shown by a study involving research at the University of Gothenburg. Triple-negative breast cancer accounts for about 15% of all breast cancer diagnoses worldwide. Compared to other breast cancers, those affected are younger, and more often of African American, Hispanic, and Indian…
Study explores possible future for early Alzheimer’s diagnostics
NEW STUDY. Digital memory test and a blood sample – this combination will be tested for its potential to identify early Alzheimer’s disease in a new research study. Over a hundred healthcare centers are part of the study that is now inviting participants to sign up. At least 3,000, preferably many more participants are needed for the study to be successful. The REAL AD study is the first of its…
Dietary treatment more effective than medicines in IBS
NEW STUDY. Dietary treatment is more effective than medications in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. With dietary adjustments, more than seven out of ten patients had significantly reduced symptoms. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common diagnosis that causes abdominal pain, gas and abdominal bloating, diarrhea, and constipation, in various combinations and with varying degrees of severity. Treatment…
Time for the institutes to nominate for Wallenberg Academy Fellows 2025
CALL FOR APPLICATION. Wallenberg Academy Fellows (WAF) is a program for young researchers in different fields, including medicine, funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (KAW). Only basic research is supported, and scientific excellence is the sole evaluation criterion. It is now time for the Sahlgrenska Academy to nominate candidates for the 2025 call. Those nominated for the current application round should have obtained their PhD after January 1,…
Good collaborative climate at the dean’s meeting in Örebro
COOPERATION. On 11–12 April, the leaders of the medical faculties in the country gathered at the annual national deans’ meeting. The meeting was the first both for Sahlgrenska Academy’s dean Jenny Nyström, and for Annelie Tobin, head of faculty office. Örebro University hosted the meeting this year and it took place on Campus USÖ. Issues that were discussed included collaboration on education, VFU issues, quality evaluations and qualification and service…
Save the date – upcoming grant writing courses autumn 2024
COURSES. In the autumn 2024, the Sahlgrenska Academy Research Support Office will give two courses in Grant Writing. Save the date!
Better diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors
GRANT. Helena Carén studies the mechanisms that govern the formation of our cells and the growth of brain tumors, and her research has already contributed to a new method for diagnosing brain tumors in children. 3.8 million SEK from the Lundberg Research Foundation is allocated to an advanced microscope that significantly accelerates the pace of work. Every year, over 1,300 adults and nearly a hundred children in Sweden are diagnosed…
Engaging Study Visit with the Minister of Social Affairs and the National Life Science Office
COLLABORATION. The development of life science in Western Sweden is strategically driven by collaboration between universities, industry, and healthcare. During a study visit by Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed and Jeanette Edblad, Head of the National Life Science Office, representatives from institutions such as Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Chalmers University of Technology, AstraZeneca, and GoCo Health Innovation City presented the long-term vision for cooperation.…
Investigating engineered cartilage as a treatment for osteoarthritis
RESEACH COLLABORATION. A newly established European research collaboration aims to investigate whether engineered cartilage can be used to treat a common form of osteoarthritis that causes pain in the front part of the knee joint. The EU is investing a total of 11 million euros in the project. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg are contributing, among other things, by enrolling patients and analyzing the results. The study is testing…
Come and listen to Soapbox Science – here is this year’s programme
RESEARCH COMMUNICATION. During the Science Festival, a total of 18 female and non-binary researchers will step onto wooden boxes and present on three occasions in three different locations. Here is the full program for this year’s Soapbox Science – come and listen! Tuesday 16 April – Auktionsverket Kulturarena 18:50-19:30 Elena Naumovska: Moment of science: decoding the materials world Amparo Jimenez Quero: From waste to value, transforming industrial side-streams into high…
De fick Högre klinisk tjänst och ALF-tjänster på doktorandnivå
ALF POSITONS. Dr. Hanna de la Croix was awarded a Senior Clinical Position in the latest call, with an additional 16 doctors being assigned ALF positions at the doctoral level. The positions will commence on January 1, 2025, but for those at PhD level there is also the possibility to start from July 1, 2024. Below is a list of those appointed an ALF position with the title of their…
The podcast Akademiliv (in Swedish) – about the risks of white snus
RESEARCH COMMUNITION. In a brief span, white snus has surged in popularity, particularly among the youth. Concurrently, attitudes are shifting, with a growing number failing to recognize the risks of smoking or snus use. Despite being marketed as “tobacco-free,” white snus isn’t entirely devoid of tobacco. In this episode, you’ll hear from Louise Adermark, a researcher in addiction medicine at the University of Gothenburg and an expert on nicotine. The…
One hundred days with the new faculty leadership
MANAGEMENT. The new faculty management has now established the forms for its cooperation. Dean Jenny Nyström and Pro-Dean Magnus Simrén have spent much of the initial period meeting people, both within and beyond the faculty. The beginning of April marked the first hundred days of our new management’s mandate period. “It’s been a fun and very intense initial period!” says Dean Jenny Nyström. “I’ve met a lot of people, some…
Patient images are missing in studies on atopic dermatitis
NEW STUDY. Scientific articles on the common skin condition atopic dermatitis contain almost no images of patients, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg. More images would make it easier for patients to participate in decisions about their own care. Sam Polesie, associate professor at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg and a dermatologist at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, has been responsible for the study: “In recent…
Nominate Honorary Doctors – extended deadline until April 15th
HONORARY DOCTOR. All staff at Sahlgrenska Academy may nominate honorary doctorates. The appointments are evidence of the faculty’s appreciation, and a way to strengthen our national and international network of contacts. The deadline has been extended until Monday April 15th, 2024. The Sahlgrenska Academy Board decides on who will be appointed Honorary Doctor in 2023. Many of our honorary doctorates are appointed because of their direct importance to research or…
The new Staff Portal is launched – an intranet for precision communications
COMMUNICATIONS. The university’s new intranet is now open! The intranet will still be known as the Staff Portal (Medarbetarportalen), just like before, and you can continue to access it using the same link. New features are that the content is more personalised to you, and you will need to log in to read it. The new Staff Portal is built in SharePoint. As a member of staff, you log in…