Center for Disaster Medicine, University of Gothenburg

The Centre for Disaster Medicine is a knowledge hub commissioned by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare with a focus on medical care in total defense. We conduct research, development, and education within the whole spectrum of disaster medicine and healthcare in times of crisis and war.

Here, research on some of society's greatest challenges converge; preventive efforts in climate-related disasters, healthcare in crisis and war, accidents leading to the spread of chemical, biological, or radiological agents, pandemics, mass casualty management, and disaster medical command and control.

Research and news

Research story/portrait

The importance of being well-prepared should never be underestimated.

The 2024 Nordic Conference on Disaster Medicine (NKMK) has come to a close. This year’s theme, "Civil Defense and NATO -…

Research story/portrait

Phatthranit Phattharapornjaroen: Flexible surge capacity in disasters

As the frequency of disasters and major incidents rises, the readiness for effective responses become increasingly crucial…

Research story/portrait

Martin Hjellström: Enhanced ability to estimate radioactive contamination

Following a radiological or nuclear event, it’s crucial to determine whether individuals have been contaminated with…

Research project/group

Environmental impact - effects on health and ability to prepare for crises

News – 8 July 2024

Declining iron levels in female recruits

News – 15 March 2024

Early Detection a Major Advantage in Impaired Lung Function Among Sulfur…

The lung function tests impulse oscillometry (IOS) and inert gas washout appear to detect dysfunction in the small airways…

Research and collaboration

Disaster medicine covers the entire national crisis and disaster management cycle and includes the management and organization of public health responses to disasters and major events, including the special medical needs of a community in the event of a disaster. So our cooperation exists within large parts of society.

Research and education

The research within the center is conducted in two major areas, Prehospital care in complex injury areas and Traumatology…

Collaboration

The University of Gothenburg, Chalmers, the University of Borås, the Armed Forces and the Västra Götaland region are…

About us

With the new centre, disaster medicine has been given a clear priority at universities. We hope to be able to contribute to both basic education, further education and postgraduate education in the subject. Interest in the subject is great among students and researchers. Together, we will create the conditions for a Sweden that is prepared to handle all types of disasters.

About us

The University of Gothenburg, Chalmers, the University of Borås, the Defense Medicine Center, as well as several regional…

News – 24 August 2023

Centre for Disaster Medicine established at the University of Gothenburg

The University of Gothenburg has established a new center - the Center for Disaster Medicine. This feels particularly urgent…