GRANTS. A research team at the University of Gothenburg and Sahlgrenska University Hospital has received SEK 15 million from the Swedish Research Council for follow-up studies of COVID-19 vaccines. “This involves looking at the protective effect in the long term and how good it is in different groups,” says Magnus Gisslén, a professor of infectious diseases at the University of Gothenburg and chief physician in the infection clinic at Sahlgrenska…
Louise Adermark awarded consolidator grant from the Swedish Research Council
YOUNG RESEARCHERS. The use of e-cigarettes and other non-tobacco nicotine products is increasing, and researcher Louise Adermark wants to find out more about the mechanisms behind nicotine addiction. She also wants to develop practical strategies to help users quit. She has now received a consolidator grant from the Swedish Research Council of twelve million SEK. Nicotine is not an illegal drug, and normally it does not turn the lives of…
Henrik Sjövall to study clinical trials as part of a government assignment
COLLABORATION. Henrik Sjövall, professor emeritus at the Institute of Medicine, has been tasked by the government through the Swedish Research Council to study the organization of clinical committees. In his report, which is to be submitted in September, he will present proposals for increasing the quality of clinical studies in Sweden and increasing the number of studies funded by companies. “I’m incredibly honored to be entrusted with this assignment. I…
The Swedish Research Council’s Scientific Council for Medicine and Health visited Sahlgrenska Academy
Here you can see the presentation Jan-Ingvar Jönsson held at the meeting: https://gubox.box.com/s/t9mjstfoktuqmhbwzmetug9j9f8y26oi SEMINAR. This year the Swedish Research Council’s Scientific Council for Medicine and Health will receive new review panels, and you can now nominate yourself or others to participate in them. This was some of the news Jan-Ingvar Jönsson discussed at the well-attended general academic meeting. He also expressed concern about the current proposal for increasing the basic…
Sven Enerbäck appointed Distinguished Professor by the Swedish Research Council
GRANTS. Sven Enerbäck, a professor of medical genetics at Sahlgrenska Academy, now joins the select team of researchers taking part in the Swedish Research Council’s Distinguished Professor program. The appointment as a Distinguished Professor provides him with SEK 50 million over 10 years. Only the most prominent, senior researchers can be considered for the Swedish Research Council’s Distinguished Professorship. The call for proposals was open to internationally leading researchers with…