GRANT. Dr. Johansson, a researcher at the Department of Medical Chemistry and Cell Biology, is a co-recipient of the 2014 Erna and Victor Hasselblad Foundation research grant for female scientists. Her research focuses on the protection provided by the bacteria that live in an impenetrable mucosal layer of the colon. Her ultimate goal is to set the stage for improved treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
The Swedish Research Council Open Call is announced
Deadline for application in Clinical Treatment Research is March 19, and in Medicine and Health on 26 March. Applications are made in the new application system Prism. Since all participating researchers must create personal accounts in Prisma, the Swedish Research Council recommends applications in a timely manner.
Final accounts—Core Facilities operates in the black
FINAL ACCOUNTS. Sahlgrenska Academy reported a deficit of SEK 8 million for 2014. Core Facilities was able to make ends meet, but the Institute of Medicine has some financial problems.
Alzheimer’s researcher receives the Torsten Söderberg Academy Professorial Chair in Medicine
AWARD. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded Kaj Blennow at the University of Gothenburg the 2014 Torsten Söderberg Academy Professorial Chair in Medicine. The purpose of the SEK 10 million chair is to promote leading international research in medicine.
Young Gothenburg Researcher Receives Major Grant
GRANTS. Is there a difference between the way that the female and male brain controls appetite? One of this year’s Ragnar Söderberg researchers in medicine plans to find out.