INTERACTION. Research that saves lives – from screening to rehabilitation. That is the theme for the upcoming edition of Research Day, held in Swedish on February 1, 2024. “We have chosen broad and common diseases that can be of interest to many,” says Peter Gjertsson, chair of the program committee. Current research in breast cancer, prostate cancer, stroke, and thyroid disease are some of the topics that will be highlighted…
New major initiative in education on preparedness and disaster medicine
EDUCATION. Sahlgrenska University Hospital has recently launched a new training program for physicians in crisis and disaster management. This unique program in Sweden represents a strategic effort to enhance the administration, the region’s, and consequently, society’s ability to handle various types of crises and disasters. The training is closely linked to the Center for Disaster Medicine. The goal is for participating physicians to acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical skills…
New training for supervisors of medical students
MEDICAL PROGRAM. Digital training is now available to support you in your role as a clinical supervisor. The aim is to provide the right conditions for you to act as a good source of support in students’ learning and development. “It is widely known that good supervision is important for medical students to succeed with their placements,” says Matilda Liljedahl, a resident physician who works with pedagogy at Sahlgrenska Academy.…
Malin Lindén och Aron Onerup får Assar Gabrielssons pris 2023
AWARDS. The Assar Gabrielssons Foundation has appointed Malin Lindén as prize winner in the basic science research category and Aron Onerup as prize winner in the clinical research category. The prize winners are rewarded with SEK 100,000 each, which is paid to Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg as an extra research grant. Assar Gabrielsson’s prize is awarded for 2023 excellent theses in cancer research within the Region Västra Götaland.…
Clinical research in Västra Götaland continues to be rated highly
ALF EVALUATION. Clinical research at the University of Gothenburg and Region Västra Götaland continues to maintain a leading position in Sweden, according to the Swedish Research Council’s new evaluation, which highlights the very high quality of the research and the well-built model for providing career opportunities to researchers. Clinical research in our region is rated as highly as in the previous evaluation, with top ratings in two out of three…