The assignment as Vice Dean of Research at Sahlgrenska Academy has been vacant since July 1, 2017, since the former holder of the assignment, Sven Enerbäck, announced that he did not want an extension. The Nomination Committee has chosen to put off proposals for new vice deans until a new Dean has been appointed. Accordingly, Acting Dean Eric Hanse has decided to appoint Lena Carlsson, who is a member of the Council for Research, as new chairman and Acting Vice Dean of Research, from 1 October to 31 December 2017.