YOUNG RESEARCHERS. Discoveries about the hormone GLP-1 can by extension lead to a new pharmaceutical treatment against obesity – and an alternative to obesity surgery. Karolina Skibicka has conducted pioneering studies of the nervous system’s reward mechanisms and is now continuing her research at the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine. Obesity is a widespread disease, which is more common in the world today than starvation. It is a…
Wallenberg Centre opened with seminar
EVENT. “I am proud of the collaboration between the various partners. It is now our joint responsibility to ensure that the center is successful.” This was the statement from Vice-Chancellor Pam Fredman at the first Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine Event on February 7th. The Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine is the full name of a major investment in medical research that entails a collaboration between the University of…
Ten years’ work for researchers of the future
REQUIREMENTS FOR RESEARCH. As young researchers, it is beneficial to be able to think outside the box. This was the recurring theme during Future Faculty’s anniversary seminar. Several speakers mentioned that development moves slowly in the world of university – the queries that were topical when the organization was created ten years ago are just as relevant today. Future Faculty wants to see clearer career paths for researchers without permanent…
Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine – the first three researchers recruited and more on the way in
RESEARCH. Three prominent young researchers have now been recruited in the effort to build the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine. The Wallenberg Centre has now issued an invitation to an initial seminar where the prominent young researchers and other associated researchers will present their projects. The seminar will be held on Tuesday, February 7, at 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Wallenberg Conference Centre. Register here: http://kompetensutveckling.adm.gu.se/seminar/detail/3012 The Wallenberg Centre…
Re-establishment grants to change – renamed the Sahlgrenska Academy International Starting Grant
GRANTS. The amount awarded is being increased significantly, but fewer researchers will receive the grant. Additionally, the requirement of having a doctoral degree from a Swedish university is being eliminated. These are the changes occuring in connection with the re-establishment grant being renamed to the Sahlgrenska Academy International Starting Grant. Sahlgrenska Academy introduced re-establishment grants in 2013. This was a strategic move to make it easier for researchers having just…