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In type 2 diabetes, the body’s cells are unable to assimilate the essential hormone insulin which is produced in the beta cells of the pancreas. Exactly what is wrong with the beta cells in type 2 diabetes is the question to which Professor Erik Renström at Lund University Diabetes Centre is searching for an answer. After just over twenty years of successful research in the field, he is now being

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/nordic-award-research-what-wrong-beta-cells-type-2-diabetes - 2025-12-15

Olle Melander, professor of Internal Medicine and consultant at Skåne University Hospital, has received the prestigious European Research Council’s (ERC) Advanced Grant of approximately SEK 25 million. Olle Melander, Professor of Internal Medicine, does research on new preventive treatments for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.“It feels incredibly inspiring that the European Research Council ha

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/olle-melander-awarded-erc-advanced-grants - 2025-12-15

Oktawia Nilsson's doctoral thesis describes Apolipoprotein A-I (shortly named ApoA-I), the main protein of HDL also known as “the good” cholesterol. Based on the experiments performed in the scientific papers included in this thesis, we propose that ApoA-I can be used as a promising treatment for diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. However, some people with genetic predispositions are born with

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/apolipoprotein-i-good-player-dark-side - 2025-12-15

The outbreak of covid19 has made us go more virtual than ever. During Oktawia Nilssons doctoral defense her opponent was connected by Zoom, and so was her relatives who could follow the webinar from Poland. The only thing that has been postponed is the celebration…   Did you ever fear the dissertation should be cancelled or postponed? -    Yes, I was very worried. I felt ready to defend my PhD and

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/doctoral-defense-corona-style - 2025-12-15

A new app to fight covid-19 in Sweden by tracking symtoms is on its way. Watch professor Paul Franks when he explains the idea behind it. Watch the video

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/video-app-will-predict-risk-and-outbreak-coronavirus-sweden - 2025-12-15

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have launched a free app to help map the spread of infection in Sweden and increase knowledge of the coronavirus. “Data from the app will give us a clearer picture of the development of the disease and why some people only experience mild symptoms while others get seriously ill and die”, says Paul Franks, professor of genetic epidemiology. It takes approxim

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/covid-symptom-tracker-app-launched-sweden - 2025-12-15

Future Faculty is pleased to announce the 2020 Minerva Leadership Award winner: associate professor Malin Fex. A webinar with the winner is booked for the 25th of May, 14.30 - 15.00. More details about the webinar will be posted on the Future faculty website. Malin will provide a short presentation and will answer questions about her experience on academic leadership. The official ceremony has bee

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/malin-fex-winner-2020-minerva-leadership-award - 2025-12-15

The POInT clinic at the Clinical Research Centre (CRC) in Malmö welcomes parents with their young children. One of the research nurses who sees them is Annika Björne Fors, who coordinates all sample-taking and appointments related to the study. The clinic is located one floor above the main entrance and belongs to both Lund University and Region Skåne, which is the principal of several of the stud

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/intersection-healthcare-and-academia - 2025-12-15

Research published in the research journal Diabetologia needs to meet a high standard of quality. Most of the manuscripts submitted are rejected. At the start of 2021, Hindrik Mulder, MD and professor at Lund University Diabetes Centre (LUDC), will take over as editor-in-chief of the journal. After just over 10 years as European and Senior Editor of Journal of Endocrinology, Hindrik Mulder finishe

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/hindrik-mulder-incoming-editor-chief-diabetologia - 2025-12-15

Lund University Diabetes Centre (LUDC) will join a new IMI project - SOPHIA - which will contribute to a more patient-centric and equitable narrative around obesity and its multiple impacts on individuals from both a social and medical perspective. The project will provide evidence-based classification of predictors for obesity complications and response to obesity treatment. Obesity is a chronic

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/sophia-aims-improve-obesity-treatment-and-change-narrative-around-obesity - 2025-12-15

How can we leave the era of fossil fuels behind us? Join us for two mornings of inspiring talks focusing on the role of the bioeconomy in our transition to a sustainable, carbon-neutral society. We will demonstrate how this transition opens up new opportunities for technology, business, and consumers, alongside a wide range of concrete solutions to existing problems. Please note, the majority of t

https://www.lubirc.lu.se/article/time-register-bioekonomiriksdagen - 2025-12-15

Last month's Bioekonomiriksdagen conference is now available to watch again. For the next two weeks, videos from Bioekonomiriksdagen are available to watch via the Region Skåne website. Recordings of each presentation and panel discussion can be watched individually, or you can choose to watch both mornings in full. Did you miss some of the talks first time round? Perhaps you want to listen again

https://www.lubirc.lu.se/article/watch-bioekonomiriksdagen-again - 2025-12-15

Universitetslektor Lena M Jönsson, som undervisar på röntgensjuksköterskeprogrammet och på sjukhusfysikerutbildningen, tilldelas Lunds studenters pedagogiska pris 2023. Grattis, hur känns det? – Jag är väldigt glad och stolt över att studenterna uppskattar min undervisning och har velat ge mig ett pedagogiskt pris! Det är en inspiration till att utveckla min pedagogik ytterligare. Varför tror du a

https://www.intramed.lu.se/artikel/hon-vill-att-studenterna-overvinner-radslan-amnet - 2025-12-15

Hur mycket omsätter fakulteten? Hur många doktorander har vi? Professorer? Forskargrupper? Ladda ner vår nya infografik som åskådliggör Medicinska fakulteten med siffror. Praktiskt när du gör presentationer. Fint att ha koll på den egna arbetsplatsen.     Läs om Medicinska fakulteten i siffror och ladda ner infografen här.   

https://www.intramed.lu.se/artikel/snabb-fakultetskoll-med-ny-infograf - 2025-12-15

Nu är kurserna för hösten 2023 öppna för ansökan. Plats ges i turordning efter inkommen ansökan. Kurserna under våren 2023 kan sökas löpande så länge det finns platser och reservplatser kvar. Kurserna annonseras ut två gånger om året. Alla som deltar i utbildning av fakultetens studenter är välkomna att söka kurserna. Prioriteringen av de sökande sker med hjälp av de sökandes motiveringar och vid

https://www.intramed.lu.se/artikel/nu-kan-du-soka-hostens-hogskolepedagogiska-kurser - 2025-12-15

Den åttonde juni lanseras den engelska versionen av Medicinska fakultetens intranät, Intramed. Den första mars rullas Medicinska fakultetens omgjorda intranät ut på svenska. Samtidigt börjar arbetet med att få den engelska versionen av Intramed på plats. Arbetet kommer att vara klart den åttonde juni. See you there! Den här nyheten på engelska.

https://www.intramed.lu.se/artikel/da-lanseras-engelska-intramed - 2025-12-15

Håll dig alltid snabbt uppdaterad på jobbet och skippa onödiga klick. Enkelt för dig som har Intramed som automatisk startsida på datorn. Så här gör du. Genom att göra Intramed till din startsida får du automatiskt upp webbplatsens förstasida så snart du startar din dator och webbläsare. Om du inte redan har denna förinställning på din dator, kan du själv enkelt ordna detta. Ett enkelt sätt att al

https://www.intramed.lu.se/artikel/sa-gor-du-intramed-till-din-startsida - 2025-12-15

Enklare, tydligare och lättare att använda. Välkommen till nya Intramed! Den första mars lanseras en ny och omarbetad internwebb vid Medicinska fakulteten. Innehåll och struktur har anpassats för att du snabbt ska hitta rätt innehåll och lösa dina arbetsuppgifter. Se filmen om nya Intramed. Gör Intramed till din startsida! Genom att göra Intramed till förvald startsida i webbläsaren slipper du att

https://www.intramed.lu.se/artikel/film-detta-ar-ditt-nya-intramed - 2025-12-15

Från Norge i norr till Sudan i söder, från Spanien i väst till Indien i öst – forskargrupperna inom onkologi-enheten i Kampradhuset vid Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper i Lund består av medarbetare från hela världen. För att lära känna varandra bättre och bryta tristessen efter pandemin ordnade de ett knytkalas. – Ett härligt sätt att synliggöra vår globala forskningsmiljö, säger avdelningsc

https://www.intramed.lu.se/artikel/sa-brot-de-tristessen-efter-pandemin - 2025-12-15

Biomedicinprogrammet rekryterar kursledare och examinatorer. Sök senast den tionde mars. Mer information på engelska.

https://www.intramed.lu.se/artikel/biomedicinprogrammet-rekryterar-kursledare-och-examinatorer - 2025-12-15