Researchers Andreas Fhager and Justin Schneiderman cannot wait to start working in the brand-new laboratory for advanced medical technology at Sahlgrenska. The lab opens doors to world-unique clinical experiments right in the heart of Gothenburg. The new biomedical engineering research laboratory is planned to be completed in August 2021 with an opening ceremony October 6th at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. – Such great news, says Justin Schneiderman, and Andreas Fhager…
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…
In memory of Henrik Anckarsäter
IN MEMORIAM. Thomas Nilsson, Susanna Radovic and other colleagues at the Center for Ethics, Law and Mental Health, University of Gothenburg, share their remembrance of Henrik Anckarsäter. Professor Henrik Anckarsäter, Gothenburg, has passed away at the age of 54. He is survived by his husband, Rolf Anckarsäter. Despite his short life, he made his mark on Swedish forensic psychiatry research, the many doctoral students he supervised and the interdisciplinary Centre…
Expanding knowledge about spinal cord injuries
INTERACTION. Work to set up a center of competence for spinal cord injuries began four years ago. Since then, although COVID-19 has slowed progress, much has happened. For a start, a major knowledge survey about spinal cord injuries (SCIs) has just received the go-ahead, peer health coaches have been trained, and a network for younger researchers working on SCIs is being supported. Ryggmärgsskadecentrum is facilitated at Högsbo Hospital. It has…
Ingmar Skoog chosen as Senior Citizen of the Year
DISTINCTION. Professor Ingmar Skoog has been voted Senior Citizen of the Year. The honor is given by the magazine Senioren and is intended to recognize a person who has helped change how senior citizens are viewed or who has been a good example for others. Skoog has been very critical of how society has treated elderly people during the pandemic and was quick to argue that public authorities should listen…