Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

mix of pictures Forum Scientium 25th anniversary.

Let´s celebrate Forum Scientium!

In the year of 1996 Forum Scientium was founded. That we would like to celebrate during 2021. On this web page we will publish news, events and interviews with Forum members from then and now.

Older man with chest pain during running.

Long-term stress linked to increased risk of heart attack

Can stress lead to heart attacks? Most people would probably answer in the affirmative, but the scientific evidence of this is scarce. A new study, measuring a stress hormone in hair, suggests that long-term stress is a risk factor for heart attacks.

SEK 12 million for research into serious eye disease

Neil Lagali coordinates a research project that has received SEK 12.5 million from the European Joint Programme on Rare Diseases. The researchers will evaluate experimental treatments for a rare eye disease that affects sight directly from birth.

DNA networks in research into autoimmune renal diseases

Daniel Appelgren is investigating a type of renal disease in which the immune system attacks and damages the kidneys. He has been awarded a grant of SEK 1.25 million from the Ingrid Asp Foundation to carry out renal research at LiU.

Immune cells are behind the depression experienced in inflammation

The findings from a new study on mice suggest that special immune cells found in the brain, microglial cells, contribute to the negative mood experienced during several neurological diseases, and maybe also depression.

Fredrik Gustafsson and Toomas Timpka looks into the camera.

Researchers critical to flawed Covid-19-models

Reports from Imperial College regarding the spread and the effects of Covid-19 had considerable policy impacts in several European countries. But the models that informed the reports have considerable flaws, according to LiU-researchers.

SEK 10 million for research in children's medicine

The Joanna Cocozza Foundation has announced the recipients of research grants for 2020. Funding has been awarded in the form of establishment and consolidation grants, support for visiting researchers, and a further seven project grants.

Henrik Green and Niclas Björn in the lab.

Predicting the risk of severe side effects of cancer treatment

Some patients experience life-threatening side effects during cancer treatment. Researchers at LiU have developed a model that can predict which patients have a high probability of side effects.

Vesa Loitto, director of the Microscopy Unit.

Looking into living cells

A microscope with super-resolution allows researchers to follow life’s processes in living cells, down to the level of individual molecules.

Maria Engström next to a magnetic resonance scanner.

Mathematical modelling brings brain insights

Can we see what is happening in the brain? Yes, we can in a sense, using imaging technology. But the processes in the brain remain to a large extent mysterious. Researchers are now using modelling to help understand these processes.

Nurse Talking To Senior Female Patient In Hospital Bed

Nearly SEK 43 million for research in medical and health sciences

Thirteen researchers at LiU have received grants totalling SEK 42.6 million. This is the result when the Swedish Research Council has awarded nearly SEK 1 billion in research grants for the medical and health sciences.

SEK 81 million to research in science and technology

The Swedish Research Council has granted SEK 81 million to research at LiU. Twenty-two researchers have been awarded grants for projects in fields that include organic electronics, visualisation, and machine learning.

illustration of dna, molecules and physician with hand-held computer.

Extended funding for research in molecular medicine

The Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine has secured extended funding of SEK 160 million from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, plus an additional SEK 68 million for a recruitment package for researchers in data-driven life science.

Boys are using digital tablet and is sitting on a sofa

Digitalisation difficult for young people with intellectual disabilities

Adolescents and young adults with intellectual disabilities need more support if they are to participate in the ongoing rapid digitalisation. There are difficulties, but also great opportunities, as shown by Kristin Alfredsson Ågren in her thesis.

Predicting influenza epidemics

Researchers at Linköping University have developed a unique method to predict influenza epidemics by combining several sources of data. The forecasts can be used, for example, when planning healthcare provision during an epidemic.

Fredrik Elinder and a PhD student discussing in the lab.

New mechanism affecting nerve impulses discovered

Researchers at LiU have discovered a new mechanism by which substances can open a certain type of ion channel and in this way regulate nerve impulses. The discovery, published in the journal PNAS, may help in the development of future drugs.

Professor Markus Heilig and Research Fellow Leah Mayo.

Starting clinical trial of possible new PTSD treatment

Researchers at Linköping University are starting a clinical trial to investigate whether a drug in combination with internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy, CBT, can alleviate post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD.

Combatting an elusive coronavirus with patience

State epidemiologist Anders Tegnell stood in the centre of events when the novel coronavirus started to spread around the globe. He is one of the Alumni of the Year for 2020.

Fighting for sustainable electricity and against COVID-19

State epidemiologist Anders Tegnell is on the front line in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Engineer Linnea Bergman is marketing solar energy systems to Africa. These two are Alumni of the Year, 2020.

Photo exhibition on 30-year collaboration with Kenya

Linköping University and Moi University in western Kenya have collaborated for more than 30 years. A photo exhibition that is opening soon will cast light on various aspects of the collaboration.

Unique research photon-counting CT scanner to CMIV

The Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization is first in the world to install a completely new type of computer tomograph in a clinical environment. It provides considerably higher resolution and gives significantly smaller radiation doses.

Small particles in the blood can reveal early-stage cancer

Small particles released by cancer cells into the blood contain specific proteins. In a new international study, the investigators have been able to match specific EVP profiles with various types of cancer, including early stages.

Håkan Olausson, professor i klinisk neurofysiologi.

Research about skin sensation gave insights into pain

Håkan Olausson’s breakthrough research has partially upset the textbook description of the nervous system. His research group recently discovered a previously unknown component of the human pain-signalling system.

Social Distancing for footprint on the floor to sign for standing 2metres for each person. Keep distance in public society people to protect from COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak spreading concept

New research into the acceptance of physical distancing

Physical distancing is important to slow the spread of the coronavirus. A new research project will study the provisions relating to physical distancing and how they have been complied with by the public in Denmark and Sweden.

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (MEDFAK)

OrganisationShow/Hide content

Faculty management at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Faculty board at the Faculty of Medicine and Health sciences

Dean’s Office, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Exciting research and discoveriesShow/Hide content

Research at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

NewsShow/Hide content

Let´s celebrate Forum Scientium!

Long-term stress linked to increased risk of heart attack

SEK 12 million for research into serious eye disease

DNA networks in research into autoimmune renal diseases

Immune cells are behind the depression experienced in inflammation

Researchers critical to flawed Covid-19-models

SEK 10 million for research in children's medicine

Predicting the risk of severe side effects of cancer treatment

Looking into living cells

Mathematical modelling brings brain insights

Nearly SEK 43 million for research in medical and health sciences

SEK 81 million to research in science and technology

Extended funding for research in molecular medicine

Digitalisation difficult for young people with intellectual disabilities

Predicting influenza epidemics

New mechanism affecting nerve impulses discovered

Starting clinical trial of possible new PTSD treatment

Combatting an elusive coronavirus with patience

Fighting for sustainable electricity and against COVID-19

Photo exhibition on 30-year collaboration with Kenya

Unique research photon-counting CT scanner to CMIV

Small particles in the blood can reveal early-stage cancer

Research about skin sensation gave insights into pain

New research into the acceptance of physical distancing

DepartmentsShow/Hide content

Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences

Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences

Department of Social and Welfare Studies

Postal addressShow/Hide content

Medicinska fakulteten

Linköpings universitet

Tags Show/Hide content

OrganisationShow/Hide content

Faculty management at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Faculty board at the Faculty of Medicine and Health sciences

Dean’s Office, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Exciting research and discoveriesShow/Hide content

Research at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

NewsShow/Hide content

Let´s celebrate Forum Scientium!

Long-term stress linked to increased risk of heart attack

SEK 12 million for research into serious eye disease

DNA networks in research into autoimmune renal diseases

Immune cells are behind the depression experienced in inflammation

Researchers critical to flawed Covid-19-models

SEK 10 million for research in children's medicine

Predicting the risk of severe side effects of cancer treatment

Looking into living cells

Mathematical modelling brings brain insights

Nearly SEK 43 million for research in medical and health sciences

SEK 81 million to research in science and technology

Extended funding for research in molecular medicine

Digitalisation difficult for young people with intellectual disabilities

Predicting influenza epidemics

New mechanism affecting nerve impulses discovered

Starting clinical trial of possible new PTSD treatment

Combatting an elusive coronavirus with patience

Fighting for sustainable electricity and against COVID-19

Photo exhibition on 30-year collaboration with Kenya

Unique research photon-counting CT scanner to CMIV

Small particles in the blood can reveal early-stage cancer

Research about skin sensation gave insights into pain

New research into the acceptance of physical distancing

DepartmentsShow/Hide content

Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences

Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences

Department of Social and Welfare Studies

Postal addressShow/Hide content

Medicinska fakulteten

Linköpings universitet

Tags Show/Hide content

Share on