جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Anna Efvermanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Cancer Rehabilitation
• Healthcare Communication
• Quality of Life
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anna Efverman is a Senior Lecturer and Docent at Gävle University, affiliated with the Department of Health Sciences. She is part of the strategic research area Hälsofrämjande arbete (Health Promoting Work) and leads the interdisciplinary research program Inkluderande Arbetsliv (INKA) . Her work focuses on cancer rehabilitation, symptom management, and enhancing work ability among cancer survivors. She leads four ongoing research projects addressing work-related challenges, symptom reduction, and the implementation of evidence-based interventions. Her research combines quantitative and qualitative methods, involving collaborations with patients, healthcare professionals, and employers. Current projects include Can-Work-S (a work-focused rehabilitation intervention), communication strategies to reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea, and longitudinal studies on neuropathy caused by cancer treatments. These projects are funded by organizations like Forte, Cancerfonden, and regional councils. Anna supervises multiple doctoral students and mentors postdoctoral researchers, including Maria Fjell, Per Fessé, and Sara Larsson Fällman. Her work emphasizes translating research into clinical practice, ensuring interventions improve patients' daily functioning and workplace integration. Key grants include Forte program funding (2021), Cancerfonden grants, and support from regional health authorities. Her research has produced published sub-studies, with ongoing efforts to evaluate intervention efficacy and cost-effectiveness.

Staffan Schedinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomedical Optics
• Bacterial Adhesion Mechanisms
• Engineering Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Staffan Schedin serves as Faculty Director of Studies at the Faculty Office of Science and Technology, Umeå University. He holds a Docent (Associate Professor) qualification in addition to being a Recognised University Teacher. His roles include curriculum development, academic governance, and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration between academia and industry. His research spans multiple domains: biomedical optics (focusing on corneal refractive errors and medical imaging), bacterial adhesion mechanisms (using optical tweezers and force spectroscopy), and engineering education innovation. He has pioneered work-integrated learning models aligned with CDIO standards and contributed to curriculum agility frameworks at program and institutional levels. Key collaborations include projects with industrial partners and multi-institutional efforts in engineering education development. His work on Helicobacter pylori adhesion mechanisms has advanced understanding of bacterial infection processes, while his optical modeling contributions have improved corneal treatment analysis.

Richard Lundmarkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Membrane Biology
• Cell Biology
• Infection Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Richard Lundmark is the Director of the Biochemical Imaging Centre Umeå (BICU) and serves as Professor in Histology and Cell Biology at Umeå University's Department of Medical and Translational Biology. He holds a joint appointment as Associate Professor at Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS). His research group investigates membrane sculpting mechanisms essential for cellular trafficking, compartmentalization, and membrane integrity, with implications for infection, cancer, and metabolic disorders. The lab employs advanced techniques including protein biochemistry, live-cell imaging, and correlative microscopy. His research focuses on membrane dynamics in health and disease, particularly: Protein-mediated membrane curvature formation Caveolae structure and function Cellular mechanisms in infection and cancer Lipid metabolism disorders Current research projects include studying fatty acid imaging in living cells and caveola formation mechanisms. Analysis of recent publications reveals strong focus on membrane biology (45%), cellular mechanisms in disease (30%), and advanced imaging techniques (25%). Primary methodologies include electron microscopy (30%), biochemical assays (25%), and cellular models (20%). Professor Lundmark teaches biochemistry, cell biology, histology and microscopy within medical and odontology programs at Umeå University. He leads a research team including postdoctoral researchers and PhD students investigating fundamental questions in cellular membrane biology.

Jenny Häggströmمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Register-based research
• Causal inference
• Observational studies
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Jenny Häggström is an Associate Professor at the Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE), affiliated with the Department of Statistics at Umeå University. Her work focuses on method development and applications in register-based research , with expertise in causal inference, observational studies, and statistical modeling for medical and public health applications. Academic Affiliation: Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE), Umeå University Research Pillars: Causal inference, machine learning, health promotion, and high-dimensional data analysis Email: jenny.haggstrom@umu.se Research Themes : Häggström’s research bridges statistical methodology with public health and clinical applications. She leads the Stat4Reg research group, focusing on: Causal inference in observational time-to-event settings Development of risk prediction models for surgical outcomes Evaluation of universal health interventions like the Salut Programme Propensity score methods and bandwidth selection in kernel equating Recent Article Trends : Her recent work emphasizes: Medical statistics for surgical complications and survival analysis Machine learning applications in stroke outcome prediction Public health research on immigrant health disparities and preventive programs Methodological advancements in causal inference with high-dimensional data Projects & Grants : Active research projects include: Methodological development for marginal causal effects in time-to-event data (2019-2022) Evaluating the Salut Programme’s health and economic impact (2018-2020) Improving causal effect estimation in observational studies (2014-2016) Labs & Teams : She leads the Stat4Reg research group, collaborating on register-based studies and statistical methodology.

Annika Tootsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Geriatric Rehabilitation
• Dementia Care
• Physical Activity in Aging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Annika Toots is an Associate Professor and Docent of Physiotherapy at Umeå University's Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation , with a clinical role at the Geriatric Centre of the University Hospital of Umeå. Her work combines academic responsibilities with clinical practice in geriatric physiotherapy. Her research focuses on promoting health and well-being in older adults, particularly addressing cognitive and physical challenges in aging populations. Central themes include dementia care, mobility impairment, falls prevention, and the impact of physical activity on cognitive decline. Notable projects include the Umeå Dementia and Exercise (UMDEX) Study and studies on gait analysis in very old individuals. Her publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, such as person-centered rehabilitation programs for dementia patients and the development of eHealth tools for COPD management. She has contributed to understanding the links between gait speed, cognitive function, and mortality in aging populations. Key collaborations involve institutions like the Geriatric Centre and international teams in dementia research. Her work emphasizes practical interventions to enhance quality of life through evidence-based physiotherapy practices.

Suvam Royمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Mathematical Biology
• Microbial Evolution
• Gene Regulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Suvam Roy serves as a Research Fellow at Umeå University's Department of Molecular Biology through the prestigious 'Excellence by Choice' Postdoc program, conducting interdisciplinary research across Peter Lind's experimental laboratory and Eric Libby's theoretical group at IceLab. His work centers on mathematical modeling of microbial gene regulation dynamics under antibiotic stress, investigating how bacterial populations balance adaptive mutations with fitness costs in stressful environments. Dr. Roy holds a Master's degree in Physics from the University of Calcutta and earned his PhD in Mathematical Evolutionary Biology from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata under Supratim Sengupta, where he developed models for primitive cell emergence on prebiotic Earth. His academic trajectory demonstrates a consistent fusion of physics-based quantitative methods with biological inquiry. His research portfolio spans Mathematical Biology, Microbial Evolution, and Computational Systems Biology, with particular emphasis on evolutionary trade-offs in bacterial stress responses. He employs agent-based modeling and differential equation frameworks to simulate mutation accumulation dynamics, integrating these with experimental datasets from collaborating labs to validate theoretical predictions about gene regulatory stability. Supported by the Excellence by Choice Postdoc Fellowship, Dr. Roy's current projects examine loss-of-function mutation impacts on bacterial fitness during antibiotic exposure. This fellowship provides dedicated computational resources and collaborative access to Umeå University's molecular biology infrastructure. He actively contributes to both the Peter Lind Lab's experimental investigations of bacterial molecular mechanisms and IceLab's theoretical biology initiatives, participating in regular cross-disciplinary seminars that connect experimentalists with modelers. His position exemplifies modern academia's trend toward quantitative-biology integration, with future work targeting predictive models for antibiotic resistance evolution.

Birgitta Olofssonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geriatric Nursing
• Delirium
• Dementia
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Birgitta Olofsson is a Professor of Nursing at Umeå University with a joint clinical appointment in Region Västerbotten, the Centre for Musculoskeletal and Orthopedic Medicine, and the Swedish Health and Medical Services Administration. She serves as Deputy Head of the Department of Nursing, overseeing research activities. Her work bridges academia and clinical practice, focusing on geriatric nursing, delirium, and postoperative care optimization. Research Focus GERDA : Investigates factors influencing successful aging through surveys and home visits, emphasizing cognitive and physical health metrics. Silver-MONICA : Examines how midlife cardiovascular and socioeconomic factors impact longevity and active aging in the very old. Hip Fracture Studies: Evaluates surgical techniques, pain management, and home rehabilitation efficacy for elderly patients, including those with dementia. Delirium and Dementia Link: Explores post-surgical delirium as a predictor of future dementia and its interplay with depressive symptoms. Perioperative Safety: Analyzes infection prevention and nurse perspectives on patient safety during arthroplasty procedures. Key Contributions Dr. Olofsson’s research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, such as the MIDRED program for dementia patients and the Ortho-geriatric Home Rehabilitation Study , which aim to reduce hospital readmissions through tailored care. She also investigates novel pain management strategies like femoral nerve blocks to improve surgical outcomes. Grants and Collaborations Her work is supported by projects like the U-CHEC multidisciplinary health sciences center, focusing on equitable healthcare innovation. She leads the GERDA research group and collaborates with Nordic institutions on longitudinal aging studies. Labs and Teams Active within the Department of Nursing’s research teams, she integrates clinical practice with academic inquiry to address aging-related challenges in Sweden and globally.

Maria Lindströmمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mental Health Rehabilitation
• Occupational Therapy
• Narrative Inquiry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria Lindström is an Associate Professor at the Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University. She holds a Recognised University Teacher qualification and is affiliated with the Umeå Center for Disability Research. Her work focuses on occupational therapy interventions for individuals with severe psychiatric disabilities, narrative inquiry methodologies, and disability studies. Key areas include rehabilitation models, patient-centered care, and assistive technology impact. Research interests emphasize mental health recovery pathways, interprofessional collaboration in healthcare transitions, and the role of home environments in fostering agency. Lindström's work integrates qualitative methodologies with clinical practice, particularly in sheltered housing and community-based settings. She has contributed to international standards in rural mental health research and validated outcome measurement tools like the Swedish ReQoL. Her recent publications (2022-2024) address pragmatic clinical trials for rehabilitation effectiveness, wheelchair user experiences, and narrative-based care frameworks. Lindström's research consistently bridges theoretical concepts (e.g., Ricoeur's hermeneutics) with practical healthcare applications. She actively participates in program development for persons with complex mental health needs, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and implementation science. Notable contributions include co-developing the Everyday Life Rehabilitation model and publishing extensively on occupational identity construction through assistive technologies. Her work demonstrates a commitment to participatory approaches that center client perspectives in mental health and disability research.

Fredrik Hjärthagمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Mental Illness
• Psychosis Consequences
• Stress Reduction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fredrik Hjärthag is a Senior Lecturer and Reader in Psychology Research at Karlstad University, where he has worked since 1996. His primary affiliations include the Department of Psychology, with collaborations extending to NU-healthcare's psychiatry unit in Trollhättan. He specializes in mental illness, particularly psychosis, and focuses on stress reduction for affected individuals and their families. His teaching spans quantitative methods and thesis supervision across psychology disciplines. Research interests center on schizophrenia remission, family burden metrics, and functional outcomes in psychiatric disorders. He initiated the CLIPS study in 2000, examining psychosis in Sweden. Recent work explores maternal mental health interventions, nursing student stress programs, and cognitive markers in schizophrenia. Publications highlight trends in intervention efficacy, caregiver experiences, and neurocognitive factors influencing real-world functioning. Despite prolific output, no scientific awards are listed. Advising focuses on thesis supervision without explicit mention of grant involvement. Collaborative efforts include multidisciplinary teams at Karlstad University and regional healthcare providers. Notable projects include the CLIPS longitudinal study and adaptations of parenting programs for violence-exposed families. His work bridges clinical practice and academic research, emphasizing practical solutions for mental health challenges.

Finn Nilsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Risk Management
• Public Safety
• Epidemiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Finn Nilson is a Professor of Risk Management Research at Karlstad University, currently on leave to work at Lund University and Luleå University of Technology. His research spans epidemiological investigation of injuries, public safety policy analysis, and risk management frameworks. He teaches in the Master’s program 'Risk Management in Society,' focusing on public safety theory and professional event safety training. His work emphasizes societal protection mechanisms, with studies on fire safety disparities, pedestrian accident causation, and injury prevention through compliant flooring. Key research areas include epidemiological analysis, risk prioritization paradoxes, and the intersection of demographics with risk behaviors. Recent studies highlight novel methodologies like national register-based cluster analysis and meta-analyses of injury reduction interventions. Publications focus on pedestrian safety, sports injury prevention, and fire fatality typologies Collaborations with institutions like Lund University and Luleå University of Technology Expertise in both quantitative epidemiology and qualitative behavioral studies His articles demonstrate a trend toward interdisciplinary analysis, combining engineering solutions (e.g., GSHP-heated pathways), sociological insights (fire safety disparities), and biomechanical innovations (compression garment effects). Awards and grants remain unspecified in the provided materials. Current projects include investigating residential fire protection practices and the sociodemographic factors influencing risk perception.

• Immunology
• Inflammation
• Molecular Biology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Åsa Andersson is a Professor in Biomedicine at Halmstad University, affiliated with the Academy of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability. Her research focuses on immunology, inflammation, and molecular biology, with a specific interest in how exercise modulates chronic inflammation in musculoskeletal and neuroinflammatory diseases. She teaches molecular biology, immunology, pathophysiology, and cell physiology, and is the program manager for the Master’s Program in Exercise Biomedicine – Health, Sports and Performance. She also serves as Deputy Research Program Manager for the Movement for Health and Performance (M4HP) and is involved in collaborative projects such as ExTraChild with Lund University. Her research interests include exercise biomedicine , translational immunology , molecular mechanisms of inflammation , and pediatric rehabilitation . She investigates how high-intensity exercise and dynamic standing affect biomarkers in conditions like cerebral palsy and spondyloarthritis. Her work bridges basic molecular research with clinical applications, particularly in autoimmune and chronic inflammatory diseases. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in exercise interventions for chronic inflammatory and neuromuscular conditions, with a focus on biomarker responses , transcriptional regulation in arthritis , and neuroinflammation . The studies span pediatric populations, autoimmune models, and digital health interventions, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach combining biomedicine, rehabilitation, and molecular biology. Deputy Research Program Manager, Movement for Health and Performance (M4HP) Program Manager, Master’s Program in Exercise Biomedicine Chair, University Recruitment Committee Member, Doctoral Education Committee She is actively involved in research leadership and academic governance, with no mention of external funding or grants in the provided text. She supervises research but no specific students are listed. She leads the Exercise Biomedicine research group and collaborates with Lund University on pediatric exercise projects.

• Entrepreneurship
• Innovation Strategy
• Sustainability Practices
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Ziad El-Awad is a Lecturer at the Academy of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability at Halmstad University. His professional focus aligns with the academy's mission in entrepreneurship education and innovation-driven practices. He contributes to training programs and professional development initiatives. No specific research interests or formal educational background details are provided in the source text. His work appears centered on academic training and institutional support functions within the academy.

• Sustainability Transitions
• Research and Innovation Policy
• Environmental Systems Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eugenia Perez Vico is a Lecturer at the Academy of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability at Halmstad University. She holds a PhD in Environmental Systems Analysis from Chalmers University of Technology. Her research focuses on sustainability transitions, innovation policy, and the role of universities in societal collaboration. She actively participates in Swedish government missions and OECD working groups, emphasizing practical policy development alongside academic work. Her teaching spans innovation and environmental science at all academic levels, employing diverse methods including flipped classrooms and online education. She contributes to program development and quality assurance in higher education curricula. Key research projects include ENSURE (sustainability research impacts), VERSAM (regional fossil-free collaboration), and TRAINS (transformation and norm sciences). She co-leads studies on academic climate activism and university roles in societal transitions. Eugenia’s work bridges theory and practice, examining how universities engage with communities and policymakers. Her recent publications analyze energy firm innovation barriers, municipal mobility governance, and reflexive pedagogical approaches to societal collaboration. She advocates for norm-critical frameworks in innovation policy and has advised on interdisciplinary material consortia and marine energy policy.

• Public Health Epidemiology
• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Mental Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jette Möller is a Professor in Public Health Epidemiology at the Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet. As research group leader of Epidemiology and Public Health Intervention Research (EPHIR) , she leads interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of cardiovascular, mental, and social health. Her work integrates register data with primary surveys, employing cohort, case-control, and cross-sectional designs. Bachelor of Science in Statistics, Linköping University (1992) Master in Public Health Sciences, Karolinska Institutet (1997) PhD in Public Health (Epidemiology), Karolinska Institutet (2003) Docent/Associate Professor in Epidemiology, Karolinska Institutet (2011) Her research spans: Cardiovascular Epidemiology : Life-course associations between birth markers and adult behaviors (Swedish Heart and Lung Foundation funded) Mental Health Studies : School environment impacts (KUPOL), physical activity interventions (FitForLife), and pandemic effects (Swedish Research Council funded) Public Health Policy : National physical activity surveys (Riksmaten), tobacco prevention programs (Topas), and pharmacist-led medication reviews Recent publications focus on: Physical activity patterns in adolescents Pandemic-induced mental health shifts Social determinants of immigrant mental health Nordic collaborations on preterm birth-cardiovascular links Register-based pharmacotherapy risk analysis Community-level interventions for depression Grants include: Swedish Research Council (Forte) Public Health Agency of Sweden Knowledge Foundation Swedish Heart and Lung Foundation She supervises doctoral students in topics ranging from tobacco-COVID associations to bereavement-cardiovascular links. Collaborations span Stockholm University, Lund University, Helsinki University, Oxford Brookes, and Nordic institutions (NIPH-FHI, THL, KI consortium). Current teaching roles include Master's Programme Director and course organizer for 30 ECT degree projects.

Torkel Klingbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Development
• Brain Plasticity
• Working Memory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Torkel Klingberg is a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the Karolinska Institutet , leading the Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience group. His research focuses on the neural basis of childhood cognitive development, particularly working memory, attention, and academic abilities like mathematics and reading, using methodologies such as fMRI, diffusion tensor imaging, and genetic analysis. Member of the Nobel Assembly since 2012 Developed clinical training programs for ADHD-related cognitive deficits His work explores training-induced brain plasticity and environmental factors influencing cognition, with a strong emphasis on translating findings into educational tools. Recent publications highlight the impact of digital media, genetic polymorphisms, and neuroimaging correlates of cognitive transfer. Scientific awards: Swedish Association of Educational Writers Special Award 2022 He advises PhD students Julia Ericson and Nieves Ruiz Ibáñez , and his lab collaborates on large-scale studies of cognitive training and educational interventions. Current grants include funding from the Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation (2020) and the Swedish Brain Foundation (Hjärnfonden) (2025).