Our research
What causes and drives rheumatic and inflammatory diseases? Why is the risk of developing certain diseases different between men and women? At the Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation Research, we are looking for answers to some of the biggest public diseases. Here you can read more about our research.
Our main focus is inflammation. We study various types of rheumatic and inflammatory diseases, as well as tumor and infection-induced conditions. The goal is to investigate the mechanisms behind these disease states. Our work has a translational focus that spans from basic research to clinical and epidemiological research.
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Are you ready to move on to the next stage of your career? Develop your skills in one of our outstanding research environments. At the Institute of Medicine, we conduct preclinical research in a laboratory environment, clinical research and studies at the population level.
We work closely with healthcare providers and have a large international network of collaborators. The Sahlgrenska Academy Core Facilities also provide access to advanced technical infrastructure and expertise for every researcher.
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