GRANTS. Ka-Wei Tang is one of two researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy to receive this year’s Large Grant from the Swedish Society for Medical Research (SSMF). He conducts research on viruses that cause cancer and is well on the way to developing a new strategy for a possible treatment for cancer caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, a virus that almost all adults carry. Ka-Wei Tang’s research spans basic and clinical science…
The 2021 Bollan Stipend shared by five young researchers
YOUNG RESEARCHERS. During a ceremony on the October 15, the Bollan stipend was handed out to five young researchers active in medical research at Sahlgrenska Academy. Heads of Core Facilities, Marie Hornfelt and Elisabet Carlsohn handed out the diplomas, and Johanna Lindén and Chatarina Lindén as representatives of of the family of the donor Bollan Lindén. The applications – a total of 30 for this year – have been reviewed…
Young researchers – take the opportunity to coach or be coached
YOUNG RESEARCHERS. Are you a researcher with a doctoral degree looking to improve your leadership skills and expand your academic network? Or are you a doctoral student or have you just completed your doctoral degree and you would like some coaching in how to achieve your career goals? If so, the SA PhD Coach Network (SA-CONE) is for you. If you’re interested in becoming a coach and being part of…
Five years of Career Talks and more to come
YOUNG RESEARCHERS. Sahlgrenska Academy will continue inviting young researchers to meetings for discussions about their career paths, both within and outside the University. Meet Jenna Anderson, who has run Career Talks since 2016 and who is now moving on to the next step in her own career. Sahlgrenska Academy plans to announce the open position as chair of Career Talks shortly. If you are interested in becoming the next chairperson,…
Michael Schöll elected to the Young Academy of Sweden
APPOINTMENT. Michael Schöll, brain researcher at the University of Gothenburg, is one of eight young top researchers in Sweden to be elected to the Young Academy of Sweden. He points out career paths for young researchers and research communication as two important areas. For Michael Schöll, the Young Academy of Sweden plays an important role in raising awareness of the research and working conditions of young researchers, especially in the…