CONTRIBUTION. 17 researchers at Gothenburg University and Sahlgrenska University Hospital receive a total of SEK 2,160,000 in research funds from the Rheumatism Association. One of the researchers at the University of Gothenburg who receives funding is Inger Gjertsson, professor of internal medicine and rheumatology. She receives SEK 260,000 for her project, which will contribute to individualized treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. In the research program, the group is studying autoantibodies against…
Groundbreaking research on individually tailored precision medicine for treating lung cancer
GRANTS. The prognosis for lung cancer is worse than most cancer types, but development of new treatments is advancing quickly. Volkan Sayin and his research team have recently concluded that patient age plays a significant role in how lung cancer develops. This knowledge may ultimately change research and treatments alike. They are also studying the impact of diet and its potential for use in treatment. SEK 3 million from Lundberg’s…
Nytt ansökningsförfarande för SSMF Starting och Consolidator Grant
ANNOUNCEMENTS. Starting this year, SSMF is introducing a new application procedure for its Starting and Consolidator Grant calls. These will now be implemented as a two-stage rocket, where SSMF also handles the first review stage. Applicants for the SSMF Starting or Consolidator Grants should plan for changes in the application and review process. As of this year, SSMF implements a new two-stage application process with a short pre-proposal, Letter of…
Hope of more donor hearts suitable for transplantation
MULTICENTER STUDY. Improved Heart is the first prospective multicenter study in the world where evaluation of organ donors’ cardiac function is going to take place. The aim of the study is to include hearts with mild dysfunction to be acceptable for transplantation as well. In Sweden, hearts like this have been transplanted for several years with good results, but the status of this research has not been sufficient to change…
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…