CHRONICLE. Henrik Sjövall, Professor Emeritus of physiology and pathophysiology of the gastrointestinal tract, looks back at a long career and concludes that not everything was better in the past. Sahlgrenska University Hospital advertises with the phrase “Best clinical research in the country” (image). Whether or not that is true really depends on how you measure it, but research is certainly now considered a natural part of work at Sahlgrenska. This…
Scientific Advisory Board visits the Sahlgrenska Comprehensive Cancer Centre (SCCC)
RESEARCH COLLABORATION. Recently, the Sahlgrenska Comprehensive Cancer Centre (SCCC) had a visit from its Scientific Advisory Board. The visit was intended to provide independent suggestions on how targeted initiatives can be used to prioritize and support Sahlgrenska Academy and SCCC’s research organizationally. “This type of consultation from experts who are also researchers in leading positions will be particularly valuable when instituting changes and improvements within SCCC,” said Mikael Nilsson, professor…
Overcrowded housing a key factor during pandemic
NEW STUDY. Residential overcrowding, low educational attainment and low income had a crucial impact on how hard the pandemic hit various groups in the community, a study from the University of Gothenburg shows. The research is based on national register data covering Sweden’s entire population. For the present study, Statistics Sweden (SCB) and the Public Health Agency of Sweden provided the register-derived data on which the researchers based their analyses.…
New insight into receptors on the surface of B cells – relevant for cancer treatment
NEW STUDY. A study by researchers in the Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation identifies a mechanism in the signal system that activates B cells. The findings could enable new ways of treating cancer diseases caused by B cells becoming malignant, such as certain forms of lymphoma. This research is fundamental and increases the understanding of the cascade of signals that lead to activation of a B cell when it encounters…
Meet Lars Börjesson, new chair of the Medical Program Committee
EDUCATION. The organization of the medical program has changed to match the new program, but the Medical Program Committee will continue as a decision-making body. Since the beginning of the year, the committee’s work has been led by surgeon and professor Lars Börjesson. Since this is an extensive assignment, Lars Börjesson carefully considered the offer before saying yes. “It is, of course, fun to be involved and drive development of…