Previous research projects are presented below through interviews with some project leaders. The Foundation has awarded grants to approximately fifteen research projects a year. For each year a various number of research projects are presented below. Please note that the English articles are machine translated
Many lives to save with new biomarkers for the diagnosis and treatment of sepsis
Heiko Herwald, professor at the Division of infectious diseases, University of Lund, find biomarkers for earlier diagnosis, before symptoms are fully developed for sepsis. NOTE – This article is machine translated from Swedish.
From jelly without function to the key player in inflammation and cancer
Malin Johansson, a researcher at the Department of Medical Biochemistry and cell biology, Sahlgrenska Academy, studying tarmmukus at ranging from biochemical level to how the interaction works in all biological systems. NOTE – This article is machine translated from Swedish.
Quick weight change can give valuable information about osteoporosis
Mattias Lorentzon, a professor in the Department of internal medicine and clinical nutrition, Sahlgrenska Academy, studying bone microstructure among various groups to determine the impact of adipose tissue can have on the development of osteoporosis. NOTE – This article is machine translated from Swedish.
Civil engineer that focuses on skin cancer
Marica B Ericson, senior lecturer in biomedical Photonics at the University of Gothenburg. She has invented a microscope technique for diagnosing a suspicious skin tumor and get answers right away. NOTE – This article is machine translated from Swedish.
Molecules may explain why the kidney are affected
Jenny Nyström, professor of njurfysiologi at the Sahlgrenska Academy. She has focused on identifying the molecular mechanisms in order to contribute to more knowledge about why kidney disease occurs. NOTE – This article is machine translated from Swedish.
New technology can keep picked out kidneys alive
Michael O, professor of clinical transplantation surgery at the Sahlgrenska Academy. He new custom manufacture organs using stem cells. NOTE – This article is machine translated from Swedish.
Exciting to follow a protein in the DNA chain
Annette Granéli, Assistant Professor at the Department of physics at the University of Gothenburg. Her challenge is to understand how a particular protein that plays a key role in DNA repair also affects the emergence of cancer. NOTE – This article is machine translated from Swedish.
Stem cells may be the solution to costly back problems
Helena Brisby, professor at the Department of Orthopaedics, University of Gothenburg, and chief physician at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. She is researching what causes pain in the lower back. NOTE – This article is machine translated from Swedish.
Kidney incomparable filter capacity a mind-blowing research riddle
Börje haraldsson, professor of Nephrology at the University of Gothenburg and chief physician at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. He dreams of finding a curative treatment for advanced kidney cancer. NOTE – This article is machine translated from Swedish.
In the long run kidney disease can get better treatment
Diana Karpman, a professor of Pediatrics at the University of Lund. Her goal is to obtain more specific treatments for various kidney diseases. NOTE – This article is machine translated from Swedish.
End of nocturnal mouse transports at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Martin Bergö, professor of molecular medicine at Sahlgrenska University Hospital Cancer Center. His research focuses on CAAX-protein role in lung cancer, acute leukemia and accelerated aging. NOTE – This article is machine translated from Swedish.
We want to solve practical problems for the patient
Jón Karlsson, professor of orthopedic surgery and sports Traumatology at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital. He develops methods for more effective rehabilitation after knee and achilles tendon injury. NOTE – This article is machine translated from Swedish.
Major breakthrough in cancer research
Cecilia Söderberg-Nauclér, professor in medical Microbial Pathogenesis at Karolinska Institutet. Her research team has made several breakthroughs in cancer research since last fall. Their results are applying now together a single virus infection with cancer in many different organs.
The goal is a better understanding of fractures in children
Ann-Charlotte Söderpalm, orthopedic surgeon at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. She wants to find out how children with fractures recovers after a bone fracture, and if there is an increased risk that they break up again. NOTE – This article is machine translated from Swedish.
Gothenburg cancer research will gather under one roof
Göran Stenman, professor of Pathology at the Sahlgrenska Academy. He is Director of the newly formed Sahlgrenska University Cancer Center, where Lundberg Laboratory for Cancer Research are included. NOTE – This article is machine translated from Swedish.
New medicine provides increased chance of surviving blood cancer
Kristoffer Hellstrand, a professor of tumor immunology at the Sahlgrenska Academy. Hellstrand and his research team have had a blood cancer medication approved in the international pharmaceutical market. NOTE – This article is machine translated from Swedish.
Knee injuries are examined to find effective treatment method
Charlotte Häger Ross, professor at the Division of physical therapy at Umeå University. She makes a long-term follow-up of patients with knee injuries in the front korsbanden. NOTE – This article is machine translated from Swedish.
Three-dimensional images of cell nuclei gives cancer researchers new clues
Rolf Ohlsson, professor in the Department of Microbiology, tumor and cell biology at Karolinska institutet in Solna. He is studying chromosomal network, a newly discovered structure in the genome. NOTE – This article is machine translated from Swedish.
What happens inside the painful muscles?
Björn Gerdle, physician and professor of rehabilitation medicine and pain management at Linköping University. He conducts research on chronic pain in shoulders and shoulders. NOTE – This article is machine translated from Swedish.