Division of Children's and Women's Health (BKH)

The division consists of several different research and teaching areas.

Within obstetrics/gynecology there is, for example, reproductive health including endocrinology, contraception, reduced fertility, etc. Within paediatrics, research is carried out on childhood and adolescent diabetes, endocrinology, neurology, allergology, etc.

Research

Young Survivor Unit - YoSU

Our research aims to better understand the development of children who have been seriously ill early in life. Furthermore, to develop and study interventions that, in the long term, increase the children's functioning in everyday life.

An adult's hand holds the hand of a premature baby.

N-forte trial

The aim of the N-forte trial is to explore how breast milk composition influences the development of NEC, sepsis and neurological impairment in extremely preterm infants in order to improve future treatments in this patient group.

Doesn´t one sperm suffice

Reproduction is, for its comparative strength and dynamic character, a major sentinel of the health of animals and humans. Basic discoveries in relation to sperm selection and preservation of cell integrity have been central in our research.

News

PhD student’s digital twin gives hope of tailored medication

A study by researchers from LiU shows that patients’ digital twins can be analysed using thousands of medications to find the most effective treatment.

Autism and ADHD are linked to disturbed gut flora very early in life

Disturbed gut flora during the first years of life is associated with diagnoses such as autism and ADHD later in life. This is according to a study led by researchers at the University of Florida and LiU and published in the journal Cell.

adult hand holding the hand of an extremely premature infant.

Study on extremely preterm infants provides important knowledge

Infants born extremely prematurely need to get enrichment as an addition to breast milk. But does it make any difference whether the enrichment is made from breast milk or cow’s milk when it comes to the risk of severe complications in children?

Division of Children's and Women's Health (BKH)

Research

Young Survivor Unit - YoSU

N-forte trial

Doesn´t one sperm suffice

The Nestor Lab

Research on reproductive endocrinology

Psychosocial Obstetrics and Reproduction

News

PhD student’s digital twin gives hope of tailored medication

Autism and ADHD are linked to disturbed gut flora very early in life

Study on extremely preterm infants provides important knowledge

World-leading medical journal acknowledges Ludvigsson's expertise

Antiviral drugs could preserve capacity to produce insulin in type 1 diabetes patients

Gut flora disrupted many years before onset of child rheumatism

Researching gut bacteria as protection against disease

Why women with multiple sclerosis get better when pregnant

Ulrika Ådén to be inaugurated as new professor of paediatric medicine

Two pioneers awarded LiU University Service Medals

SEK 22 million ERC grant to research on sex-bias in disease

Greater risk in being an older or single mother

Digital twins an aid to give individual patients the right treatment at the right time

Study of childbirth that may take its time

Existing drug opens new possibilities for treating child leukemia

Diabetes vaccine gives promising results in a genetic subgroup

Probiotics increase gut bacteria diversity in extremely preterm infants

SEK 10 million for research in children's medicine

The desire for children

New Horizon 2020 projects to LiU

Bacteria cause problems for genetic research

Experiences of undesired effects of hormonal contraception

49 million Swedish crowns for research into sustainable development

How blood sugar levels affect risks in type 1 diabetes

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Head of Division

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