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…
SEK 11 million for research on unique cancer treatment
GRANT. Roger Olofsson Bagge receives the SSMF Consolidator Grant. The grant of eleven million SEK will fund five years of research on regional cancer therapy. This treatment approach is globally recognized, with the University of Gothenburg and Sahlgrenska University Hospital leading the way. Roger Olofsson Bagge, aged 45, is a cancer surgeon and professor at the Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy. When he received the email from the Swedish…
Low-grade intestinal inflammation a long time after radiotherapy
NEW STUDY. Patients who have undergone pelvic radiotherapy may live with low-grade chronic inflammation of the lower intestine at least 20 years after their cancer treatment. This has been shown in a new study by researchers at the University of Gothenburg. Radiotherapy is often necessary to cure or slow down a cancer. Even though today’s radiotherapies feature a high level of precision, healthy tissue in and around the radiation field…
Lower risk of haematological cancer after bariatric surgery
NEW STUDY. Obesity surgery is associated with a 40% lower risk of haematological cancer. This has been shown in a study at the University of Gothenburg. This clear link is expected to influence future research in the field. Previous studies have shown that overweight and obesity are risk factors for several types of cancer. It is also known that obese women have a higher risk of cancer than their male…
Anna Martner receives the Eric K. Fernström Prize for young researchers
AWARD. Anna Martner, who leads a research team at the Sahlgrenska Center for Cancer Research, has been appointed this year’s recipient of the Eric K. Fernström Prize for young researchers. Her research could lead to more effective immunotherapy for several types of cancer. Anna Martner has been awarded SEK 100,000 as a personal prize from the Eric K. Fernström Foundation. The prize has been presented since 1979 to young researchers at…