CONFERENCE. Hello, Professor Gisela Brändén, responsible for the Engineering Health conference, which this year has the Faculty of Science as the main organizer. What exactly is Engineering Health? Why is it so special? “Engineering Health is an interdisciplinary conference with rotating hosts. The conference is a collaboration among the University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Chalmers University of Technology, and Region Västra Götaland. This is the fourth time the conference…
Sahlgrenska Academy awards honorary doctorates to Jens Nielsen and Michael Treschow
APPOINTMENTS. Professor Jens Nielsen and Michael Treschow, a prominent businessman, have been appointed as honorary doctors at Sahlgrenska Academy, the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Gothenburg. Both men, in their varying ways, have played decisive parts in strengthening the Academy’s role in life sciences. Professor Agneta Holmäng, Dean and Chair of Sahlgrenska Academy’s Faculty Board, comments on the nominations. “We’re immensely proud and pleased to be able, by…
Innovation from within when Vinnova visited Gothenburg
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…
Let our innovation advisers help you with your idea
INTERACTION. Together with several colleagues, Marcus Lind is working to be granted a patent for an idea that could lead to a new way to treat hormonal imbalance. They have received a lot of support from the Research and Innovation Office, which can help more researchers identify ways of applying research findings. The Verification for Utilization (VFT) program is funded by Vinnova, Sweden’s innovation agency. As part of the program,…
Yiwen Jiang won the University’s first 3MT competition
INTERACTION. As part of the Science Festival, a Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) winner was selected on Friday afternoon. In this competition, doctoral students describe their research in just three minutes. The winner was Yiwen Jiang, who researches oestrogen and osteoporosis. In the winter of 2021/2022, the International Centre took the initiative to hold the 3MT competition at the University of Gothenburg. The competition gives doctoral students exactly three minutes to present…