NEW STUDY. An in-depth genetic analysis of tumor samples from all children with brain and spinal cord tumors may provide a more accurate diagnosis. In a new study, researchers at the University of Gothenburg show that analyses of the methylation profile of tumors can be used. This analytic method has already been introduced at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. Tumors of the brain or spinal cord are rare in children, accounting for…
Five researchers receive grants from the Lundberg Foundation
GRANTS. Five researchers at the University of Gothenburg will receive slightly more than SEK 12 million from the Lundberg Foundation in its latest round of awarded grants. In total, the Lundberg Research Foundation is awarding more than SEK 49 million to 17 projects in Gothenburg, Lund, Stockholm, and Uppsala this year. Volkan Sayin, an associate senior lecturer at the Institute of Clinical Sciences, is being given SEK 3 million to…
Four Projects Selected After a Record Number of Applications for the Bollan Stipend 2022
YOUNG RESEARCHERS. After a thorough review process of over forty applications for the Bollan Stipend 2022, four young researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy have now been awarded the stipend for research projects in medicine and health. The funds are intended to be used within Core Facilities for design, analysis, data collection or other research support available at the research infrastructure. Three out of the four projects have applied for the use…
European network explores new strategies to combat bacterial infections
DOCTORAL STUDIES. A faster, easier, and cheaper way for healthcare providers to determine the pathogen that caused an infection and ultimately to find new types of antibiotics. These are some of the objectives of a European Union project involving a total of 15 doctoral students. The project also focuses on student mobility and student exchanges. Two of the doctoral students in the program are currently at the Department of infectious…
Gothia Forum clinical trial centers a key resource for development of ETEC vaccine
RESEARCH SUPPORT. Millions of children suffer from ETEC diarrhea each year. Researchers from Sahlgrenska Academy have now developed a drinkable vaccine and a phase 3 study will soon begin. Gothia Forum and the Clinical Trial Center (CTC) have participated in all phases. “I’ve never been part of anything like this. The quality is incredible, and it’s really fun to work when things function like this,” says Anna Lundgren, docent of…