BOOK. “70 is the new 50” has become a common phrase. The author Ingmar Skoog has now written a book on the subject with this very title. Sahlgrenska Academy employees can win a copy. So far, the book is only available in Swedish. For a chance to win a copy of the book “70 är det nya 50” (“70 is the New 50” – the book is in Swedish), email…
Challenging beliefs about person-centered care with humor and evidence in dialogue material
RESEARCH COMMUNICATION. Using humor as a tool, researchers hope to find new ways to make knowledge for the development of healthcare easier to act on. Six playful illustrations depicting beliefs about person-centered care have been paired with relevant research to encourage conversation and reflection. Person-centered healthcare is based on the abilities, needs, and conditions of the unique individual. To promote more person-centered health and social care, the University of Gothenburg…
Doctoral thesis: Fear’s impact post Achilles tendon rupture
DOCTORAL THESIS. Achilles tendon rupture is a common injury, with about 20 percent of individuals unable to return to their previous level of physical activity post-injury. Unnur Sædís Jónsdóttir has investigated the causes, identifying fear as a significant obstacle. What led to your thesis? “Those who suffer from Achilles tendon rupture are typically active, often middle-aged men who engage in activities requiring quick changes of direction. Approximately 20 percent of…
Podden Akademiliv – about fibromyalgia and other long-term generalized pain (in Swedish)
RESEARCH COMMUNICATION. In the latest episode of the Akademiliv podcast (in Swedish), you will hear Anna Grimby Ekman, professor of health science statistics, whose research is based on large amounts of data with the goal of improving the rehabilitation of people with pain. The conversation is about how researchers measure pain, why it is so important that people with pain are partners in research and how research can help care…
Doctoral thesis on predicting and preventing preterm delivery
DOCTORAL THESIS. Preterm delivery is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five. Tove Wikström’s research focuses on methods to identify women with an increased risk of preterm delivery, in order to find ways to prevent it in the future. When delivery occurs before 37 weeks of gestation, it is defined as preterm. This is the single most important cause of death in children under the…
Two of this year’s Nobel Laureates in physics will lecture at Chalmers in December – registration required
NOBEL. Two of this year’s three Nobel laureates in physics (Anne L´Hullier and Ferenc Krausz) will visit the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers in December. Both give lectures in the Chalmers kårhus in the Runan hall. Registration is required. Anne L´Hullier 15 december, 14:00-15:45 Runan, Chalmers tekniska högskola Click here to register. Ferenc Krausz 18 december, 10:30-12:00 Runan, Chalmers tekniska högskola Click here to register. On the Nobel Foundation’s website,…
The central theme for this year’s Research Day: common diseases (conference in Swedish)
INTERACTION. Research that saves lives – from screening to rehabilitation. That is the theme for the upcoming edition of Research Day, held in Swedish on February 1, 2024. “We have chosen broad and common diseases that can be of interest to many,” says Peter Gjertsson, chair of the program committee. Current research in breast cancer, prostate cancer, stroke, and thyroid disease are some of the topics that will be highlighted…
Davide Angeletti studies differentiation of B-celler
SCIENTIST PORTRAIT. Davide Angeletti is an associate senior lecturer at the Institute of Biomedicine, University of Gothenburg. Davide´s work aims at defining the basic immunological mechanisms of antibody and B cell responses as an essential step towards an effective universal vaccination. Niclas Lundh, administrative coordinator at the institute, has met him. What is your scientific background? During my Master I became very interested in malaria research. I did two projects,…
Significantly lower risk of Post-COVID Condition among vaccinated people
NEW STUDY. People who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 have a significantly lower risk of being diagnosed with Post-COVID Condition after COVID-19 infection, according to a study at the University of Gothenburg. The researchers emphasize the importance of vaccination to reduce human suffering and pressure on healthcare services. The study, published in the journal BMJ, includes all registered cases among adults who contracted COVID-19 for the first time between December 27,…
Agneta Holmäng: “We’re increasing our presence at GoCo Health Innovation City”
COLUMN. Collaboration is vital to developments in life science. Sahlgrenska Academy is now deepening its partnerships with several bodies, while stepping up a gear in terms of our presence at GoCo Health Innovation City, writes Dean Agneta Holmäng. Autumn has arrived with a vengeance, bringing with it a number of funding decisions. I’ve been delighted to hear the news about all of you who have been awarded grants from the…
Forte invests significantly in methods for geographically targeted public health interventions
GRANT. A method-focused research program led by researchers at the Department of Social Medicine and Public Health has secured 24 million SEK through Forte’s special call for prevention and public health. The program focuses on geographic areas with particularly high needs for targeted public health interventions. The program will run for six years and is named GeoTIME (Geomapping for Targeted Interventions and Methods for Evaluation). The program aims to establish…
Nicholas Ashton joins the list of the world’s most cited scientists
DISTINCTIONS. This year sees two newcomers from the University of Gothenburg on the Clarivate Analytics list of the world’s most cited researchers: Nicholas Ashton and Deliang Chen. In total, 14 of our researchers now belong to the top percentage of those most frequently cited by other researchers. Nicholas Ashton is a researcher at the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, working within clinical neurochemistry. As a relatively young researcher, it feels…
Speech and Language Pathology receives large project grant from the Swedish Research Council
GRANT. Speech and language pathology research is often interdisciplinary, moving between medicine, language, and psychology. Malin Antonsson, speech and language pathologist and postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, was successful in her application to the Swedish Research Council’s call for proposals within humanities and social sciences. Her project is awarded SEK 6.6 million. Word-finding difficulties or having trouble participating in conversations with more than one person is…
Hardly any photos of patients with psoriasis in published studies
NEW STUDY. Very few patients with psoriasis are depicted in scientific articles – only a fraction of those included in the research are represented in images. This is revealed by a study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden together with researchers from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. The lack of images complicates communication with patients, according to the researchers. For this systematic review article, the researchers counted images of patients…
Some increase in cancer after 1986 Chernobyl disaster
NEW STUDY. The nuclear accident in Chernobyl in 1986 led to the spread of radioactivity across Sweden and Europe. In a long-term study researchers have used new, more specific calculation methods to show the connection between radiation dose and certain types of cancer. The study, published in the journal Environmental Epidemiology, is based on a collaboration between Uppsala University, Uppsala University Hospital, Lund University and University of Gothenburg. One of the authors is…
Great results with emergency care adapted for pregnant women
DOCTORAL THESIS. Increased vigilance for high blood pressure and diffuse stomach pain. These are some of the characteristics of emergency care adapted for pregnant women and new mothers. The model, which could become clinical routine throughout Sweden, is described in a thesis at the University of Gothenburg. The aim of the thesis was to reduce morbidity and mortality among pregnant women and new mothers seeking emergency care. Sweden has relatively…
25 GU Researchers Awarded a Total of SEK 65.5 Million from The Swedish Cancer Society
CONTRIBUTION. 25 researchers at the University of Gothenburg, recognized for leading some of the most promising cancer research projects, have been granted a total of SEK 65.5 million from The Swedish Cancer Society. Here is the list of all GU researchers receiving grants from The Swedish Cancer Society —further down on this page (note that the list may contain inaccuracies—information from the Cancer Fund prevails). One of them is Jonas…
Comprehensive approach to find the best pain treatment
COLLABORATION. Pain research is a dynamic field, currently focused on understanding the whole person to discover the most effective treatments. One forward-looking approach is precision medicine. At this year’s Pain Research Day, the emphasis is on patients and their participation in research. Pain can be clinically categorized as acute, chronic, or cancer-related. Paulin Andréll is an associate professor at the Sahlgrenska Academy and a senior consultant at the Pain Center…
Stena Foundation supports research for improved care of children with intellectual disabilities
GRANT. Lack of knowledge can lead to unnecessary suffering and inadequate support for individuals with a rare syndrome* and intellectual disabilities. The Stena Foundation is contributing 3.9 million SEK to the research project UNIKA, aimed at increasing knowledge and improving the care of affected patients, including the use of AI. In Sweden, approximately half a million people live with a so-called rare diagnosis, affecting no more than one person in…
Nobel Prize laureate lecture in Gothenburg
The lecture is in English and the title is ‘How do you feel? The molecules that sense touch’. Registration is required.