NEW STUDY. Blood sugar levels improve when adults with type 1 diabetes use modern insulin pumps. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. Patients are also overwhelmingly positive about the treatment. New sophisticated insulin pumps constantly measure blood sugar levels and use specific algorithms to dose insulin and automatically keep blood sugar levels in check. The modern technology is called AHCL (Advanced Hybrid Closed…
Meet Jan Holgersson, new Vice Dean for Infrastructure and Facilities
MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT. Good facilities and excellent infrastructure – both are prerequisites for our continued competitiveness. Jan Holgersson, recently assigned to the post of vice dean within these areas, feels that the work to meet the conditions and wishes of the organization is satisfying. As former head of operations at SU, Jan Holgersson has gained some experience in managing projects, and he thinks it will be interesting to work in a…
André Sadeghi joins Ingmar Skoog in TV episode about hearing loss
Ingmar Skoog has long been a regular member of the TV program Studio 65, now in its third season. The latest episode focuses on hearing, and André Sadeghi is invited as a guest. André Sadeghi is a university lecturer and associate professor in audiology at the Sahlgrenska Academy. In the program, he explains what happens to the auditory organs as people age, and what it can mean to have hearing…
LearnPCC is accepting abstracts – deadline June 15
The second conference of the Center for Person-Centered Care is now accepting conference submissions. The theme of the scientific conference is learning about person-centered care, with a focus on higher education. Research within all medical and health sciences, education, and other related fields is welcome. The conference is held in English and will take place in Gothenburg on December 12-13, 2024. The deadline for abstracts is June 15. Learn more…
Valuable advice for a successful postdoc at the premiere of Career Talks
RESEARCH CAREER. On Monday, April 12th, the seminar series Career Talks kicked off with the theme ‘How to find, fund, and survive an international postdoc.’ Approximately 50 individuals participated, with researchers who recently completed an international postdoc sharing their experiences in a panel discussion. The seminar began with Office Head Ellen Rydberg discussing the support that the Sahlgrenska Academy’s Reserach Support Office can provide to researchers. Following this, research advisor…