COLLABORATION. Professor Jenny Nyström was one of four kidney researchers recently invited to the Royal Palace of Stockholm, where Prince Daniel learned about new findings in renal medicine and transplantation research. The discussion dealt with the importance of both basic research and collaboration. The conversation, which took place at the palace on March 14, followed World Kidney Day, which was a few days earlier. The day is part of a…
Suzanne Dickson is the new chair of the European Brain Council
APPOINTMENT. Suzanne Dickson, a professor at the University of Gothenburg, has been elected as the new chair of the non-profit European Brain Council (EBC). The ultimate goal of the organization is to improve the lives of the estimated 179 million Europeans living with brain conditions. “The brain is the most complex organ in the body, and it is a massive challenge to better understand its function so that the disorders…
New blood test differentiates neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease from other dementias
NEW STUDY. A new blood test that can track and follow the neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease – and exclude other dementias. That is an innovation now presented by researchers at the University of Gothenburg, together with colleagues in Italy and USA. In recent years, a lot of effort has been put on developing biomarkers in blood that could potentially help to diagnose and monitor Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Tau – one…
Graduated students were celebrated with solemn ceremonies
STUDENT. The students who have now finished their studies take the step into healthcare, and begin their lifelong learning. Their graduation was celebrated with speeches, music and diplomas. In January, four courses in different programs graduated, which means that a number of new physiotherapists, doctors, nurses and dentists are ready to start their life’s journey in their healthcare profession. Friends for life One of the 121 newly graduated doctors is…
Nordic knowledge building on advanced spinal cord injury rehabilitation course
EDUCATION. In May, the second Nordic Advanced Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Course began. The is a contract education course given by the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology on behalf of Sahlgrenska University Hospital and the Nordic Spinal Cord Society (NoSCoS). The 36 participants from throughout the Nordic region met for three intensive concluding days at Kviberg Arena. We were there and met the course instructor and participants. The participants are…