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The Sahlgrenska Academy University of Gothenburg
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Leader in Health Sciences The Sahlgrenska Academy’s vision
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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
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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
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Departments Institute of … Biomedicine … Clinical Sciences … Medicine … Neuroscience and Physiology … Odontology … Health and Care Sciences Core Facilities Faculty Office
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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
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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
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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
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The world of science Close collaboration with Västra Götaland region Sahlgrenska University Hospital Dental care Clinical research ”The Gothenburg Model” Collaboration with industry
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Cooperation for health
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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
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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
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