COLLABORATION. Meet Alexis Rugamba, one of the ambitious doctoral students from Rwanda currently working on his doctorate at the University of Gothenburg. His research investigates why side effects are more common in populations on the African continent for a common chemotherapy treatment. Alexis Rugamba, age 34, pursued undergraduate studies in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Rwanda and earned his Master’s of Sciences in Medicine, Major of Cellular and Molecular…
The master’s program in public health paved the way for collaboration in Sri Lanka and India
TRAVELOGUE. In early November last year, Solveig Lövestad and Monica Hunsberger (Master’s program in public health Directors) and Evelina Nyström (International Coordinator at Sahlgrenska Academy) traveled to Rajarata University in Mihintale in the Northeastern part of Sri Lanka and to NITTE (Deemed to be University) in the Southern part of India. Here they share a story from the journey. The goal was to strengthen relationships with teachers and researchers working…
STINT Teaching Sabbatical–Sepideh Olausson serves as visiting lecturer in the U.S.
INTERNATIONALIZATION. This autumn Sepideh Olausson, an associate professor in health sciences, is at Arizona State University in Phoenix, Arizona. There she works at Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovations on a teaching sabbatical funded by the Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education (STINT). Olausson says she finds inspiration in teaching and academic leadership. STINT’s Teaching Sabbatical program aims to develop both individuals and institutions. By…
The Institute of Odontology signed an exchange agreement with Tokyo Dental College
INTERNATIONALIZATION. Wednesday, October 12 was a wonderful day for our dental program, which entered into an exchange agreement with Tokyo Dental College in Japan. Hitoshi Yamamoto, professor and vice dean, signed the agreement for Tokyo Dental College, and Peter Lingström, professor and head of institute, signed on behalf of Sahlgrenska Academy. The delegation from Tokyo also included associate professor Yoichi Ishizuka, who has ongoing research collaboration with researchers at the…
A pioneer in drama in nursing education retires
PEOPLE. Professor Margret Lepp, a driving force in the development of drama in nursing education, has now resigned from the Institute of Health and Care Sciences. A two-hour long symposium with invited speakers preceded a traditional party in her honor. [Scroll down to see more photos from the retirement celebration.] It became clear during the symposium that Margret Lepp, in addition to being a highly valued colleague and friend,…