GRANT. SSRI drugs are often effective against depression, but they fail to help around one-third of patients. An extensive clinical trial is now beginning in which ongoing treatment with an SSRI will be supplemented with a drug candidate developed by Nobel Laureate Arvid Carlsson before his death. The clinical trial is being led by Elias Eriksson, professor of pharmacology, who is also an old colleague and friend of Arvid Carlsson.…
Elinor Ben-Menachem receives prestigious award for epilepsy research
AWARD. Elinor Ben-Menachem, a long-time adjunct professor at Sahlgrenska Academy, has been awarded one of the world’s finest prizes in epilepsy research–the American Epilepsy Society’s Founders Award. “I am delighted,” says the 77-year-old doctor and professor, who is still active both as a clinician and researcher. What does this award mean to you? “For me, it’s like receiving the Nobel Prize. I’m delighted! To have the importance of my work…
Top ten research questions on spinal cord injury
RESEARCH FOCUS. How can breathing problems in people living with spinal cord injury (SCI) be prevented? How should their stomach and intestinal problems be treated? And what support do their family members need? These are a few of the priority research questions now identified by the Gothenburg competence centre for spinal cord injury (Ryggmärgsskadecentrum Göteborg) at the University of Gothenburg. Katharina Stibrant Sunnerhagen, Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University…
National joint initiative on quantum technology: taking the step into health care
AI NEWS. Sahlgrenska University Hospital will play a leading role in a new national project on the maturity level of quantum technology in Swedish health and medical care. Now that the first investment by a company in a quantum computer for a hospital environment has occurred in the U.S., something similar may occur in Sweden, according to Justin Schneiderman, senior lecturer and project manager. Quantum technology is expected to have…
Sahlgrenska Academy’s latest Distinguished University Teachers
TEACHING EXPERTISE. Congratulations to Lars Börjesson, Tove Edmar Lagerberg, and Ingrid Henriksson, who have all been named Distinguished University Teachers in 2022. The University of Gothenburg introduced the title of Distinguished University Teacher to draw attention to teaching expertise. Anyone who has a permanent position as a teacher at the University can apply to be considered for the title. To date, Sahlgrenska Academy has appointed a total of 22 Distinguished…