AI NEWS. Sahlgrenska University Hospital will play a leading role in a new national project on the maturity level of quantum technology in Swedish health and medical care. Now that the first investment by a company in a quantum computer for a hospital environment has occurred in the U.S., something similar may occur in Sweden, according to Justin Schneiderman, senior lecturer and project manager. Quantum technology is expected to have…
Orthopedic research under one roof – thanks to the Lundberg Foundation
RESEARCH. For forty years, the IngaBritt and Arne Lundberg Research Foundation has invested heavily in orthopedic research in Gothenburg, something that has been crucial for bringing orthopedics together and allowing the field to flourish. Join us on a visit to the recently completed R Building at Mölndal Hospital. The R Building is bathed in sunlight during my visit to Mölndal Hospital on this chilly October morning. Since opening five years…
University of Gothenburg researchers receive SEK 102 million from the Swedish Cancer Society
GRANTS. The Swedish Cancer Society has awarded SEK 900 million to Swedish cancer research, which has been made possible through various donations. Just over SEK 100 million of this amount goes to University of Gothenburg for cancer research. “Naturally I want to congratulate all the researchers who received grants from the Swedish Cancer Society. This shows that cancer research is still strong here in Gothenburg and an important research area…
First international study of monkeypox in women
NEW STUDY. The first study on monkeypox among women shows that for cisgender (cis) women, it is more common not to be transmitted through sex. The study also highlights the risk of healthcare services failing to detect monkeypox in infected cis women. Researchers in Gothenburg are among those presenting the study results, based on data concerning a total of 136 women in 15 countries. Monkeypox is a rare viral infection…
Moderate rise in wastewater coronavirus in Gothenburg
COVID-19. In the latest report on current wastewater concentrations of coronavirus in Gothenburg, a certain increase is noted. This week’s report also concludes the virus monitoring. The latest measurement is based on samples taken last week, November 7–13. As the adjacent diagram shows, there has been a certain upturn. “In the second week of November, the SARS-CoV-2 level rose slightly. It looks as if there are more variants around now,” notes…
Christian Blomstrand one of Sahlgrenska Academy’s jubilee doctors
ACADEMIC CEREMONIES. On Friday, November 11, the University of Gothenburg held its second Jubilee Doctor Ceremony, celebrating individuals who earned their doctoral degrees fifty years ago. Seven jubilee doctors were celebrated–including professor emeritus Christian Blomstrand–from Sahlgrenska Academy’s subject areas. “It was a very special occasion, and so nice to see old friends, some of whom I hadn’t seen in fifty years. I really live in the present, and it feels…
SEK 131 million in research grants in medicine and health from the Swedish Research Council
GRANTS. A total of 30 researchers in medicine and health at the University of Gothenburg are sharing over SEK 131 million from the Swedish Research Council. Here you can read the entire list of the projects that receive funding from the Swedish Research Council. The recipient projects are incredibly broad and include such subjects as the nerve cells that regulate appetite, the mechanisms behind kidney disease, new asthma treatments, and…
Sahlgrenska Academy’s latest Distinguished University Teachers
TEACHING EXPERTISE. Congratulations to Lars Börjesson, Tove Edmar Lagerberg, and Ingrid Henriksson, who have all been named Distinguished University Teachers in 2022. The University of Gothenburg introduced the title of Distinguished University Teacher to draw attention to teaching expertise. Anyone who has a permanent position as a teacher at the University can apply to be considered for the title. To date, Sahlgrenska Academy has appointed a total of 22 Distinguished…
Agneta Holmäng: The University positive towards our profile area proposal for presentation
COLUMN. The profile area developed by Sahlgrenska Academy has been well received during the University’s ongoing discussions. Dean Agneta Holmäng discusses this in today’s column. She also provides an update on the ALF evaluation, which should be ready within a few months. I want to start by congratulating each of you who has just found out that you have received a grant from the Swedish Research Council. We all know…
Wallenberg Centre biophysicist seeks markers for diabetes
YOUNG RESEARCHERS. Joan Camuñas-Soler, the newly appointed Assistant Professor in Bioinformatics for Translational Medicine, has his own research group at the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine (WCMTM). In his research, he combines diagnostics, computer science and biophysics to find new biomarkers, currently for metabolic disorders such as diabetes in particular. His Lundberg Laboratory office gives an airy, unadorned impression — hardly surprising, since he has held his research…
Light physical activity linked to milder symptoms from intracerebral hemorrhage
NEW STUDY. Four hours of light physical activity per week can now be linked to milder symptoms from intracerebral hemorrhage, and also to better survival rates, a University of Gothenburg study shows. Intracerebral hemorrhage is the most serious type of stroke with few treatment options. About one in ten cases of stroke is an intracerebral hemorrhage, a condition caused by bleeding within the brain tissue, with high risk of death…
Better diagnosis for children with brain tumors through epigenetic profiling
NEW STUDY. An in-depth genetic analysis of tumor samples from all children with brain and spinal cord tumors may provide a more accurate diagnosis. In a new study, researchers at the University of Gothenburg show that analyses of the methylation profile of tumors can be used. This analytic method has already been introduced at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. Tumors of the brain or spinal cord are rare in children, accounting for…
Severe obesity in youth a risk factor for early atrial fibrillation
NEW STUDY. Severe or morbid obesity at age 18 may be linked to an elevated risk of atrial fibrillation in younger middle age. This is shown by a University of Gothenburg study comprising data on roughly 1.7 million men in Sweden. The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, is based on analysis of nationwide register data on 1,704,467 men who signed up military service in Sweden…
Boost your chances of getting funded: ten tips for a better grant application
APPLICATIONS. Reviewers know less about your field of research and spend less time reading your application than you might think. It’s therefore essential that you make the application clear and easy to follow. And you should think carefully about how to answer six key questions before you start to write. This was some of the advice given to researchers who attended a grant writing course held by the Institute of…
STINT Teaching Sabbatical–Sepideh Olausson serves as visiting lecturer in the U.S.
INTERNATIONALIZATION. This autumn Sepideh Olausson, an associate professor in health sciences, is at Arizona State University in Phoenix, Arizona. There she works at Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovations on a teaching sabbatical funded by the Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education (STINT). Olausson says she finds inspiration in teaching and academic leadership. STINT’s Teaching Sabbatical program aims to develop both individuals and institutions. By…
Remembering Nils Lycke (1954-2022)
IN MEMORIAM. Professor Nils Lycke, a prominent researcher in the field of mucosal immunology, has died at the age of 68. Here, his colleagues share reminiscences to mark his passing, describing him as a generous and energetic scientist, who truly loved academic research. On 23 October 2022 our dear colleague and friend, Nils Lycke, suddenly passed away. The shockwaves of Nils passing echoed through local, national and international immunology communities,…
Adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with inactive inflammatory bowel disease
NEW STUDY. Inflammatory bowel disease is a risk factor for giving birth preterm even when in apparent disease remission, a University of Gothenburg study shows. If corroborated, the results may eventually affect recommendations for women with ulcerative colitis who tries to conceive. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is chronic inflammatory disease with a prevalence of approximately 0.5 percent. IBD, which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, and – unlike irritable bowel…
Honorary Doctor Carolina Klüft shared lessons from her sports career
HONORARY DOCTOR. Track and field legend Carolina Klüft has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Sahlgrenska Academy. She held her honorary doctorate lecture before the conferment, in connection with the Sports Research Day and the Swedish National Sports University’s kick-off. She gave an eloquent presentation of her sports career, lessons she has learned, and her professional life. “I have received many awards and prizes during my career. But this award…
The Doctoral Student Council is there for you – and you can make a difference
DOCTORAL STUDENTS. The Doctoral Student Council wants to reach more doctoral students. You can decide how much you want to become involved, whether you just attend meetings over coffee or become a representative in committees and other bodies. A current issue for the council is the working environment for doctoral students. The Doctoral Student Council (DoR) helps ensure the quality of Sahlgrenska Academy’s doctoral education, including through the Council for…
Swedish midwifery research serves as the basis for WHO’s work in Southeast Asia
COLLABORATION. At the Southeast Asia regional meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO), participants recently discussed how the midwifery profession can gain acceptance in the healthcare system and society at large. They agreed on the need to implement recommendations from Swedish researchers about greater efforts for clinical training. Malin Bogren, an associate professor at the Institute of Health and Care Sciences at the University of Gothenburg, was one of the…