The Sahlgrenska Academy University of Gothenburg Gothenburg, Sweden
The Sahlgrenska Academy’s vision Leader in Health Sciences
Vision Overview Excellence Collaboration 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
Key figures (31/12 2013) 6 500 students 850 postgraduate students 104 doctoral theses 1 638 employees 949 researchers/lecturers 188 professors of which 47 visiting 2200 million SEK turnover 806 million SEK in external funds
Departments Institute of … Biomedicine … Clinical Sciences … Medicine … Neuroscience and Physiology … Odontology … Health and Care Sciences Core Facilities Faculty Office
Courses at the Academy Three levels of education: basic level, advanced level and research level 18 programmes that provide vocational training Independent courses and commissioned education
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
At the forefront of research Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine 2000, professor emeritus Arvid Carlsson - Neuropharmacology Development of Omeprazole (Losec) together with AstraZeneca Osseointegration methods with titanium implants, professor emeritus Per-Ingvar Brånemark
The world of science Close collaboration with Västra Götaland region Sahlgrenska University Hospital Dental care Clinical research ”The Gothenburg Model” Collaboration with industry
Cooperation for health
The Academy and Society Active media presence Popular science: Lectures Science festival Provision of expertise Contribution to scientific journals
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