INTERACTION. Life science and collaboration among the medical system, academia, and the private sector was the main theme when Vinnova, Sweden’s innovation agency, visited Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, and other places during the week. “My impression after the visit is that the whole region has a culture of innovation and collaboration, which is so important. Innovation needs to come from within, and the management here also seems to be very…
Cancer care at Sahlgrenska University Hospital receives crucial seal of approval
RESEARCH CONDITIONS. The Sahlgrenska Cancer Center (SCC) takes a seat among the top cancer hospitals in Europe. This week it received approval for its application to become a Comprehensive Cancer Center. The accreditation has been in the works since 2019, in collaboration with Regional Cancer Center West and Sahlgrenska Academy. “This confirms our position on the absolute cutting edge of research and care worldwide,” says Hospital Director and Professor Ann-Marie…
First in-person master’s thesis project fair in health and technology
STUDENTS. For the first time, the master’s thesis project fair for health and technology students was held on site at Medicinareberget. A concept that left both students and supervisors eager for future fairs. A lively murmur in several languages fills the lecture hall at the Wallenberg Conference Center. It falls silent only when the vice dean at the Faculty of Science takes the stage. “Hello, everyone and welcome,” says Pelle…
Research Day Monday 12 September 2022 – register now!
COOPERATION. “Together we run excellent cross-border research” – this is the theme for Research Day 2022, which is carried out jointly by Sahlgrenska Academy and Sahlgrenska University Hospital. During the day (held mainly in Swedish), research on rare diagnoses, thought-driven prostheses and the transition between child and adult healthcare will be presented. In addition, there will hopefully be a digital visit to Denis Mukwege at Panzi Hospital in Congo. For…
Sahlgrenska Cancer Center at SU impressed during site visit
COOPERATION. Recently, an important step was taken on the Sahlgrenska Cancer Center’s path towards being accredited as a Comprehensive Cancer Center. The organization that decides on the accreditation, OECI, made a physical site visit on 23 February, where the auditors stated that SCC had come a long way. The establishment of the Sahlgrenska Cancer Center (SCC) at Sahlgrenska University Hospital has been ongoing since 2020. The SCC strengthens the collaboration…