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

En grafik över mänskliga xenosomer och de mänskliga xenosomerna.

The Nestor Lab

Our research aims to understand the function of DNA methylation in the biology of human CD4+ T-cells, and use this knowledge to dissect its role in disease.

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.

Research on reproductive endocrinology

Age related decreases in sex steroid production often lead to a number of symptoms and metabolic changes. The research is focusing on these issues with special attention being given to changes in hypothalamic temperature regulation.

News

Young woman measures blood sugar level. Diabetes using lancet.

28 January 2026

Foundations for type 1 diabetes may already be laid during pregnancy

Researchers have identified a protein pattern that, already at birth, looks markedly different in those who later go on to develop type 1 diabetes. The findings show that a combination of several factors during pregnancy affects disease risk.

08 December 2025

Better care of expectant mothers in focus for new research centre

It should not matter where in the country a woman gives birth. Nor should her background. A new research centre is therefore being set up, to make the entire care chain for expectant and new mothers more equal and based on their individual needs.

23 April 2025

The award winner: “Genetics is a bit like the Wild West”

Colm Nestor has been awarded the 2025 Onkel Adam Prize for outstanding research at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. One of his research areas is gender differences in susceptibility to autoimmune diseases and infections.

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

Research

The Nestor Lab

Doesn´t one sperm suffice

Research on reproductive endocrinology

Young Survivor Unit - YoSU

N-forte trial

News

Foundations for type 1 diabetes may already be laid during pregnancy

Better care of expectant mothers in focus for new research centre

The award winner: “Genetics is a bit like the Wild West”

Shedding light on sex differences in human disease

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

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Head of Division

Coordinator

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