STUDENT. A new report highlights several areas that affect students’ health and safety at work, including the physical work environment, the sense of belonging in their program and the structure of the faculty’s systematic work environment management for students. The report will now form the basis for continued discussions within the faculty. You can read the report here (PDF – only available in Swedish): https://guse.sharefile.eu/public/share/web-s0c55a75a08744140a41d2559e7fc1d24 The report has been prepared…
Companies sell medical tests with feminist rhetoric
ANALYSIS. Being able to give birth and predict breast cancer. These are areas where tests and treatments, often lacking scientific support, are marketed using feminist rhetoric. University of Gothenburg is contributing to a critical analysis of this marketing. Minna Johansson, a specialist physician in general medicine and researcher at the University of Gothenburg, is one of the authors behind the scientific analysis published in The BMJ journal. The publication also…
Dissatisfaction with postnatal care during the pandemic
NEW STUDY. “An absurd decision”, “a scandal”, and “I meant nothing”. These are some harsh words when describing the ban on partners in postnatal wards during the pandemic, from a partner perspective. A study from the University of Gothenburg reveals a picture of how the exclusion was perceived. In many parts of the country, the COVID-19 pandemic meant that partners of new mothers were not allowed in the postnatal clinic.…
Stena Foundation recognized students who conducted thesis abroad
STUDENT. In 2023, the Sten A Olsson Foundation for Research and Culture awarded travel scholarships to 38 master’s level students, providing them with the opportunity to conduct their theses at foreign universities and establish international connections. Among the recipients were students from the Sahlgrenska Academy’s pharmacy program, medical program, and dental program. The scholarship recipients recently gathered for a diploma ceremony where they shared their experiences from studying abroad and…
Introducing the elective AI course for PhD students
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES. Thirty PhD students from the University of Gothenburg, Chalmers and also other universities were admitted to the first run of the elective course “AI in Healthcare”, which has now started. A more specialized course on practical implementation of AI in healthcare is also planned for the fall. The course started with an introduction of the principles and concepts that are fundamental to AI. A group of teachers from…
SEK 10M awarded for study advancing cell therapy
GRANT. An automated system for mass-producing targeted white blood cells, with one billion T cells injected into liver tumors. Lars Ny and his research team secured a SEK 10 million grant from the Swedish Cancer Society, advancing cell therapy to new heights. T lymphocytes, or T cells, play a pivotal role in the body’s immune system. These adaptive white blood cells can tailor their responses to specific threats, such as…
Hybrid Seminar: How to Utilize MAX IV for Life Science Research (in English)
INFRASTRUCTURE. To provide better opportunities for life science researchers in Sweden to utilize the large-scale infrastructures SciLifeLab, MAX IV, and ESS, these have come together in a powerful collaboration called IntraLife. SciLifeLab Gothenburg invites you to a hybrid seminar where you will learn how MAX IV can be utilized for your Life Science needs. The clinical research in the ALF region of Västra Götaland was assessed to have very high…
Research Day 2024 featured inspiring presentations
COOPERATION. The presentations during the Research Day featured inspiration and laughter. The day provided insight into life-saving research on breast cancer, prostate cancer, stroke, thyroid disease and bipolar disorder. Sahlgrenska Academy Dean Jenny Nyström began by thanking the working group that organized the Research Day for their efforts: “Today’s program is great, about broad diseases affecting many patients and also society at large,” noted Jenny Nyström. This year’s Research Day…
Meet Eric Hanse, new Head of the institute of Neuroscience and Physiology
MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT. Professor Eric Hanse has been Head of the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology since January 1, 2024. He leaves his previous position as Vice-Dean for Infrastructure Issues and shifts his focus to leading and representing his colleagues at the institute. Eric Hanse has been Professor of Neurophysiology since 2009. He has more than thirty years of experience of teaching at Sahlgrenska Academy and has over the years held…
New doctoral thesis: Synergy of surgery and immunotherapy against melanoma
DOCTORAL THESIS. Isolated limb perfusion (ILP) is a specialized cancer treatment method in which Gothenburg is a global frontrunner. The doctoral research of Carl-Jacob Khailat Holmberg reveals how the efficacy of ILP can be boosted when integrated with modern immunotherapy. The treatment of advanced melanoma, notorious for its aggressive nature and poor survival rate upon metastasis, has been revolutionized in recent years thanks to the groundbreaking advent of immunotherapy. These…
Employees honored for long and devoted Service
AWARDS. When the award “For Zealous and Devoted Service to the Realm” was presented at a ceremony last week, 19 of the university employees honored belonged to the Sahlgrenska Academy. One of them was Lena Krok, a university lecturer at the Institute of Odontology. Those employees recognized with the award have served 30 years in state employment or 25 years upon retirement. These individuals do not necessarily have to have…
Disrupted cellular function behind type 2 diabetes in obesity
NEW STUDY. Disrupted function of “cleaning cells” in the body may help to explain why some people with obesity develop type 2 diabetes, while others do not. A study from the University of Gothenburg describes this newly discovered mechanism. It is well known that obesity increases the risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. It is also well known that some people who gain weight suffer from the disease…
Ten years later – major population study SCAPIS resumes
CONTINUATION OF STUDY. Over 30,000 randomly selected participants aged between 50 and 64 nationwide were examined when the SCAPIS study for cardiovascular and lung diseases began approximately ten years ago. Sahlgrenska University Hospital is leading the way as the second part of the study commences, with over 3,000 individuals from western Sweden being called to undergo follow-up examinations. “Now we know that a significant portion of Sweden’s population aged 50-64…
A multicenter study on preeclampsia initiated
START OF STUDY. In January, a national study begins that includes pregnant women with preeclampsia, also known as gestational hypertension, under the leadership of researchers at the University of Gothenburg and Sahlgrenska University Hospital. “It is a unique opportunity for pregnant women with preeclampsia where the tested medication could potentially be used in clinics within a few years if it proves effective,” says Lina Bergman, the lead researcher behind the…
26 projects in Gothenburg receive funding from the Heart and Lung Foundation
GRANTS. SEK 24 million is being distributed to 26 research projects in Gothenburg focused on cardiovascular and respiratory diseases by the Heart and Lung Foundation. The funds are made possible due to the successful fundraising efforts over the past year. The Foundation is also launching a new initiative for the world-unique research study SCAPIS. Here you can find the list of the 25 projects receiving funding from the Heart and…
International collaboration in emergency care established
RESEARCH COLLABORATION. 14 researchers from four countries have together established an alliance for research collaboration in emergency care. The alliance was formed during a meeting at the end of last year at Hälosvetarbacken. The Alliance has been named the International Collaborative Alliance for Research in Emergency Care. From the Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Professors Eric Carlström and Mona Ringdal are participating, as well as Jenny Milton, PhD lecturer.…
A tie between the most common obesity surgeries
NEW STUDY. The two most common obesity surgeries – gastric bypass and gastric sleeve – have few short-term complications and are equivalent in that sense. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. Every year, around 5,000 obesity surgeries are performed in Sweden. The person undergoing surgery will normally have a BMI of at least 40, or 35 if they also have other serious medical…
Nominate for the award “PhD Thesis of the Year”
AWARD. The nomination window for the prize “PhD Thesis of the Year at Sahlgrenska Academy” is open. If you know of a really good thesis defended during the last year you can nominate it undetil February 20th. All members of staff may nominate, and also all that defended their thesis during 2023. However, it is not allowed to nominate your own thesis, The prize “PhD Thesis of the Year at…
Meet Gudmundur Johannsson, the new Vice Dean for education
LEADERSHIP ROLE. Student throughput in our educational programs and the development of our educational facilities are two future-focused issues within education. Meet Gudmundur Johannsson, who has now taken on the role of vice dean. As a professor at the University of Gothenburg, Gudmundur Johannsson is active in endocrinological research and education. He focuses on pituitary and adrenal diseases, encompassing various, often rare, conditions. In Gothenburg, several groups in the field…
From Syrian refugees to newly qualified doctors
EDUCATION. Syrian refugees Sara Rizk and Atiya Alzouby have realized their dreams of becoming doctors. They have both recently graduated from the University of Gothenburg’s medical program, and now have internships in Trollhättan to look forward to. Sara and Atiya fled the war in Syria separately during 2014–2015. Sara endured a nightmare trek across the Balkans, together with her mother and three younger siblings. Atiya faced a chaotic journey across…