RESEARCH. The University of Gothenburg and Region Västra Götaland are establishing a joint infrastructure for sample and tissue management and collection of quality registry data for cancer patients in the region. The initiative was made possible through a grant from the Sjöberg Foundation, and will create better opportunities for personalized cancer treatments. Future cancer treatments will become increasingly more customized according to each individual’s characteristics. In all cancers, there are genetic…
Fatal glandular cancer will soon be possible to treat
NEW STUDY. A new combination of existing drugs has been shown to block the cancer gene behind a fatal form of glandular cancer, adenoid cystic carcinoma. The findings from the Sahlgrenska Academy can lead to new treatment for patients with this disease relatively soon. Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a slow-growing but fatal form of cancer originating from different glandular tissues in for example the head and neck, the breast, the…
Flexible new method for early cancer diagnosis
RESEARCH. Earlier discovery of cancer and greater precision in the treatment process are the objectives of a new method developed by researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy and Boston University. Investments are now being made to roll out this innovation across healthcare and broaden the scope of the research in this field. “We can screen at-risk patient groups, and we also plan to spot the cancer patients who are relapsing so that…
Stefan Nilsson receives a research fellowship from the Swedish Childhood Cancer Foundation
GRANT. To contribute to a better existence for children with cancer. This is a vision for care researcher Stefan Nilsson, who now receives a four-year research fellowship from the Swedish Childhood Cancer Foundation. Stefan Nilsson’s research deals with providing support for children undergoing cancer treatment. The project explores how fears and discomfort can be reduced for children undergoing oncological treatment, via communication and supportive care measures “Our group wants to…
More than 100 researchers receive project grants from the Assar Gabrielssons Foundation Fund
GRANTS. The Assar Gabrielssons Foundation Fund provides more than SEK 4.5 million to 104 projects promoting cancer research. The vast majority of the researchers are associated with the University of Gothenburg. Two of the projects receiving funding are being carried out by Niclas Karlsson’s team at Medicinareberget. “I’m delighted!” That was the reaction of Barbara Adamczyk, who had just been notified that the Foundation is going to support her research…