TEACHING. Before the fall semester, the premises previously used by forensic converted into brand new classrooms that have been equipped for the teaching of anatomy and histology. The reconstruction is part of a larger project called Surgical anatomical training center (CAT), where the first phase includes rooms for group work and independent study. The premises was inaugurated on September 13 with good attendance from Anatomy teaching assistants and teachers. Professor…
Four researchers run 10K race for cancer research
ATHLETICS. This weekend four research colleagues from the Institute of Biomedicine ran the Fight Cancer and Run race in Gothenburg, the proceeds from which go to the Jubilee Clinic Cancer Fund. They ran the race to support cancer research and to highlight how glycobiology offers new ways to attack stomach cancers. The four included mix of seasoned and less experienced runners. Niclas Karlsson, associate professor of medical and physiological chemistry,…
Joakim Larsson in Dagens Nyheter: Sweden can lead the way in increased environmental demands on pharmaceuticals
COLLABORATION The government should place environmental requirements on pharmaceuticals, writes the Swedish daily Dagens Nyheter (DN). This is the message from Joakim Larsson, professor of environmental pharmacology at Sahlgrenska Academy and one of the initiators behind the Centre for Antibiotic Resistance Research at the University of Gothenburg (CARe). Ten years ago, Joakim Larsson and his group were able to show extremely high levels of antibiotics in Indian waters, a finding…
Microscope videos for students recognized with teaching award
EDUCATION. Sahlgrenska Academy’s teaching award goes to Eva Jennische and her colleagues at the Institute of Biomedicine. Together with their students, they have developed videos that show histological slides magnified, videos that are always available for students online. The explanation for the award notes that this is an excellent example of how digital tools can be used for educational course development. “It is wonderful that we are being recognized with the…
Magnus Braide takes over as the new Deputy Head of his institute
ASSIGNMENT. Magnus Braide, Professor at the Department of Medical Chemistry and Cell Biology, is the new Deputy Head of the Institute of Biomedicine. He replaced predecessor, Claes Gustafsson, on September 1. The assignment means that Magnus Braide will now be leaving his current assignment as Chairman of the Docentship Committee. Previously, he was the Associate Head of the Department for Education at the Institute and Chairman of the Institute’s Education…