1. The Sahlgrenska Academy
University of Gothenburg
Gothenburg, Sweden

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

3. 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

4. Key figures (31/12 2010) 6 500 students
815 postgraduate students doctoral thesises
employees researchers/lecturers
175 professors of which visiting
2171 million SEK turnover
810 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. 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

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. At the forefront of research
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

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