1. The Sahlgrenska Academy University of Gothenburg

2. Leader in Health Sciences The Sahlgrenska Academy’s vision

3. Vision Overview –the breadth of the academy represents a variety of perspectives Excellence –top level health science education Collaboration – with Västra Götaland region, industry and the general public

4. Key figures (31/12 2008) 6 500 students 900 postgraduate students 130 doctoral thesis 1 400 employees of which 850 researchers/lecturers 222professors of which 50 visiting 1 867 million SEK turnover 699 million SEK in external funds

5. Departments Institute of … Biomedicine … Clinical Sciences … Medicine … Neuroscience and Physiology … Odontology … Health and Care Sciences Core Facilities Faculty Office

7. Three levels of education: basic level, advanced level and research level 18 programmes that provide vocational training Independent courses and commissioned education The LearnAble Project Courses at the Academy

8. Research at the Academy nov 07 The university’s general prioritised areas: heart and vascular, biomaterials, vaccinations, diabetes and obesity New environment: culture and health Epidemiology Sex hormones Odontology Health and Care Sciences Neurology Gynecology – Pediatrics Biomedical research environment

9. Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine 2000, professor emeritus Arvid Carlsson - Neuropharmacology Development of Omeprazole (Losex) together with AstraZeneca Osseointegration methods with titanium implants, professor emeritus Per-Ingvar Brånemark At the forefront of research

10. The world of science Close collaboration with Västra Götaland region Sahlgrenska University Hospital Dental care Clinical research ”The Gothenburg Model” Collaboration with industry

11. Cooperation for health

12. The Academy and Society Active media presence Popular science: Lectures Science festival Alltinget programme on Swedish radio station, P4 Provision of expertise Contribution to scientific journals

13. Areas for development Internal cooperation between the different disciplines and programs Integrate courses - research Strengthen the research environment Career paths Quality control, develop indicators University college teaching