PODCAST. Throughout her life, Marie Berg, midwife and professor of nursing at the University of Gothenburg, has been deeply committed to women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Hear her story in Akademiliv’s podcast. Together with other colleagues, Marie Berg is now establishing the first midwifery training at university level at the Université Evangélique en Afrique, in Bukavu. The fact that Marie and her husband Urban have had the…
Graduated students were celebrated with solemn ceremonies
STUDENT. The students who have now finished their studies take the step into healthcare, and begin their lifelong learning. Their graduation was celebrated with speeches, music and diplomas. In January, four courses in different programs graduated, which means that a number of new physiotherapists, doctors, nurses and dentists are ready to start their life’s journey in their healthcare profession. Friends for life One of the 121 newly graduated doctors is…
Applications and nominations for Pro-Vice-Chancellor position welcome
UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT. Interested parties can now apply for the position of Pro-Vice-Chancellor at University of Gothenburg. It is also possible to nominate candidates. The university is seeking a Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the term of office starting 1 July 2023. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor is the Vice-Chancellor’s deputy and should complement the Vice-Chancellor. With the vision A University for the World as the starting point, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor will assist the Vice-Chancellor in developing and further strengthening…
Films and webinar about AI-generated texts (in Swedish)
EDUCATION. The new AI technology can produce increasingly advanced texts. It has changed the game plan for the university’s teachers, especially when it comes to examinations. The PIL unit has produced two films (in Swedish) about the new technology and how teachers can relate to it. A webinar on the same theme will also be held on January 24 (in Swedish). In the first video, the AI service ChatGPT, which…
Ukrainian refugee hired as research assistant
WAR IN UKRAINE. Kateryna Fursa came to Sweden as a refugee from Ukraine in spring 2022. She has now been hired as a research assistant at the Institute for health and care sciences at University of Gothenburg. The arrangement benefits everyone. Kateryna can support herself and her children, and the project now has access to necessary skills. When explosions from Russia’s attacks began rumbling in Odesa in March 2022, Kateryna…
Majority of consultative assembly voted for Malin Broberg
VICE-CHANCELLOR PROCESS. The Vice-Chancellor candidate Malin Broberg received a majority of the consultative assembly votes at a meeting in Vasaparken. The result of the vote is now submitted to the University Board, which will decide on 20 January which candidate to propose to the government. The consultative assembly meeting on 11 January began with the Chair of the Board, Peter Larsson, giving a 30-minute account of the recruitment committee’s and…
Changes for examining committees as of 2023 – film from seminar available
RESEARCH EDUCATION. As of January 1, the Permanent Examining Board at Sahlgrenska Academy has ceased, which will bring about changes for a dissertation’s examining committee. A seminar describing these changes is now available as a film. Just before Christmas, Martin Lagging, Vice-Dean for Doctoral Education, and Khalil Helou, Academy Joint Director of Doctoral Studies, invited us to a seminar where they described these changes and answered questions. The seminar was…
Oskar Ragnarsson’s fascination with the mysteries of endocrinology
CLINICAL RESEARCH. Cushing’s syndrome is an unusual endocrine disorder caused by a tumor in the adrenal glands or pituitary gland. Even after surgical removal of the tumors and normalization of the cortisol levels, many patients still do not recover. Oskar Ragnarsson, Associate Professor (Docent) and Senior Consultant Endocrinologist, seeks to find out why. As well as being an associate professor (docent) at Sahlgrenska Academy and a senior physician at Sahlgrenska…
New lifestyle center at Östra Hospital focusing on healthy habits
CLINICAL RESEARCH. Additional support for research at Östra Hospital is being given through a new Center for Lifestyle Intervention that will provide insights into healthy lifestyles and personalized methods for patients. In parallel, advanced research in diabetes and cardiovascular diseases will be conducted in the field. Sahlgrenska University Hospital and the University of Gothenburg are conducting advanced epidemiology research related to both diseases and the importance of lifestyle. The new…
First dental hygienist to become professor
NEW PROFESSOR. Since Kajsa H. Abrahamsson trained as a dental hygienist 40 years ago, the education has changed extensively: from a short vocational training for dental assistants to a bachelor’s degree. She is now the first dental hygienist to become professor at the University of Gothenburg. I am meeting Kajsa H. Abrahamsson at “Odontologen” in Gothenburg, where she has worked for over 25 years. She has been a pioneer in…
Seminar in Swedish: What responsibility comes with academic freedom? Registration deadline Jan 8.
January 16, a new seminar series starts in Vasaparken. The goal is to have sensible conversations about current topics within the academy. Conversations that deepen and give perspective where participants get to speak to the point. Welcome to the first Vasapark seminar of the year Location: Torgny Segerstedtsalen, Universitetsplatsen Date: January 16 at 17.00-19.30. Title: Academic freedom and responsibility – What responsibility comes with academic freedom? Professor and senior physician Mikael Landén, Doctor…
Nordic knowledge building on advanced spinal cord injury rehabilitation course
EDUCATION. In May, the second Nordic Advanced Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Course began. The is a contract education course given by the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology on behalf of Sahlgrenska University Hospital and the Nordic Spinal Cord Society (NoSCoS). The 36 participants from throughout the Nordic region met for three intensive concluding days at Kviberg Arena. We were there and met the course instructor and participants. The participants are…
Model explains how autism arises
NEW DOCTORAL THESIS. The development of autism may now become easier to understand, thanks to an explanatory model presented in a thesis from University of Gothenburg, Sweden. This model provides new insights into how various risk factors give rise to autism and why there is such great variability between individuals. Autism, a neurodevelopmental condition, affects how people perceive the world around them and how they interact and communicate with others.…
Focusing on medical safety during the World Cup in Qatar
COLLABORATION. During the 2022 FIFA World Cup, FIFA has continued to evaluate a standardized protocol that will better prepare the medical team for incidents that may occur on the pitch. One of those invited to Qatar by FIFA to implement the protocol in the role of Venue Medical Officer (VMO) was Mats Börjesson, a professor at the University of Gothenburg and experienced team doctor. The sports cardiology section of the…
More obesity in three- and four-year-olds during pandemic
NEW STUDY. The incidence of overweight and obesity in children aged three and four in Sweden during the pandemic, especially in more deprived areas, a study of just over 25,000 children in three Swedish counties shows. The study, published in the European Journal of Public Health, is based on data concerning 25,049 children aged three to five who have undergone regular health checks at child health centers. The counties taking…
Physical fitness a demographic watershed
NEW STUDY. Sedentary behavior, a large waist circumference, and advanced age: These factors are clearly associated with inferior physical fitness among people aged 50 to 64. In a study with over 5,000 participants, investigating the correlations in detail, major fitness disparities are shown. Fitness is a vital factor for performance in sports, but also for the stamina required for exercising and leading an active everyday life. Previous studies have shown…
Researchers in odontology share just over SEK 10 million
GRANTS. This year’s round of TUA funds has now been decided. 15 researchers in odontology share just over SEK 10 million for their projects. TUA GRANTS 2022 Keep in mind that the list may contain inaccuracies – for absolute certainty, refer to Reserach support R&D (Forskningstöd), Folktandvården Västra Götaland. Martin Andersson Improved estimates of radiation risks at dental radiology. SEK 460 000 Tord Berglundh Peri-implantitis – pathogenesis and treatment. SEK…
WCMTM seeking new director, will continue until 2028
YOUNG RESEARCHERS. The previous major investment in the Wallenberg Center for Molecular and Translational Medicine (WCMTM) has turned out well, enabling numerous successful young researchers to be recruited to Gothenburg. The search for the next director is underway at the Center, which has now also been given a new lease of life until 2028. You can read the job advertisement and the qualifications required for the new director here (available…
Testing chemotherapy before surgery for pancreatic cancer
CLINICAL THERAPY RESEARCH. Svein Olav Bratlie, a researcher at the Institute of Clinical Sciences and chief physician at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, has received more than SEK 8 million from the Swedish Research Council’s call for clinical treatment research. The study investigates the value of administering chemotherapy before surgery aimed at curing a patient with pancreatic cancer. In the case of pancreatic cancer, only a fifth of patients are offered treatment…
Seasons greetings from Agneta Holmäng and Henrik Hagberg
COLUMN. Dean Agneta Holmäng and Pro-Dean Henrik Hagberg look back at the past year and peek ahead into 2023. We would like to begin by thanking everyone for your invaluable contributions to Sahlgrenska Academy over the past year. In particular, we’d like to give a special thanks to those of you who worked on the large national ALF evaluation, where the last interview has just been completed. We are very…