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This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. As the body ages, there is a general loss of function in all organs. Among other things this leads to declining renal function and osteoporosis among the elderly, the latter to a greater extent among women. A new doctoral dissertation from Lund University illuminates women’s aging and investigates the relationship bet

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/kidney-function-and-osteoporosis-elderly - 2026-07-21

The University’s call for applications concerning positions for 15 assistant professors (associate senior lecturers) and 10 visiting professors has now ended. The call attracted interest far beyond expectations and I am very pleased to note that several world-leading researchers are among the applicants for the visiting professorships. In total, 968 people from all over the world applied for the 1

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/over-1300-people-all-over-world-applied-assistant-professor-and-visiting-professor-positions - 2026-07-22

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Three major MERGE projects have data going into the new database PANGAEA LandClim II(VR, 2017-2020).This project is a collaboration between LNU, LU (dynamic vegetation modelling and spatial statistical modelling), SU (ESM EC Earth) and SMHI (regional models RCA4 and HARMONIE). The project is a development from the for

https://www.merge.lu.se/article/database-pangaea-now-public - 2026-07-21

How much water do we need to drink to stay healthy? How do different diets affect our metabolism? Studies of various hormones in the body are providing diabetes researchers with new answers to these questions. The goal is to develop individualized treatments and dietary recommendations that could lower the risk of developing obesity and diseases such as type 2 diabetes. The endocrine system and th

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/learning-more-about-endocrine-system-could-lead-fewer-cases-type-2-diabetes-and-obesity - 2026-07-21

https://www.cfe.lu.se/en/article/bridging-border-bewtween-sweden-and-denmark - 2026-07-21

Gases used in anaesthesia are potent greenhouse gases, and their total global impact has not previously been known. A study published in The Lancet Planetary Health led by Lund University shows that greenhouse gas emissions from anaesthetic gases have decreased by 27% over the last ten years. By swapping out the anaesthetic gas with the highest climate impact, the climate impact of anaesthetic gas

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/reduced-climate-impact-anaesthetic-gases-worrying-trend-middle-income-countries - 2026-07-21

New research at Lund University shows that the biological parents’ genes affect the child's insulin function and capacity to regulate blood sugar levels and blood lipids in different ways. Such knowledge may be used to to develop preventive treatments that reduce the child's risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Previous research by diabetes researcher Rashmi Prasad has sh

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/new-study-parents-metabolic-traits-can-affect-childs-health-over-time - 2026-07-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a new mouse model that answers the question of what actually happens in the body when type 2 diabetes develops and how the body responds to drug treatment. Long-term studies of the middle-aged mouse model will be better than previous studies at confirming how dru

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/new-mouse-model-confirms-how-type-2-diabetes-develops - 2026-07-21

As the year draws to a close, we look back on a selection of activities, results, and achievements at LUSEM and across Lund University. How often do you get to be the best in the world at something? Even more meaningful when it's for leading the way in sustainability — as Lund University was recently ranked #1 globally by QS.There we can probably leave the broader LU perspective behind and focus s

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/2025-comes-close - 2026-07-21

There are many health factors in the 2023 OSA questionnaire. Here we list the departments and answers that stood out a little extra. Read what the Heads of Department have to say about the matter. Performance appraisal Hi Agneta Malmgren Fänge, Head of Department at IHV! The average for completed staff appraisals for the faculty landed on 88%, and you reached a full 98% plus 1.2 for new employees

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/health-factors-osa-questionnaire-indicates-were-our-toes-and-want-deliver - 2026-07-21

Jenny Palm has been appointed to the position of Director and Lena Neij, who has temporarily been managing the institute in 2021, will go back to focusing on research. Jenny holds a role as Professor in Sustainable Urban Governance at the IIIEE since 2017 and will start in her new role February 1. Fredrik Andersson, Chairman of the IIIEE board and Professor at Lund University School of Economics a

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/jenny-palm-new-director-iiiee - 2026-07-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. PORTRAIT. Michael Edgerton is a composer, world citizen and since the summer of 2019, Professor of Artistic Research at the Malmö Academy of Music. How come you decided to apply for a job in Sweden and move here? - In 2002, I began to work with guitarist Stefan Östersjö and then later ensemble Ars Nova, and the Stockh

https://www.mhm.lu.se/en/article/unusual-sounds-complex-contexts - 2026-07-21

New assignments, tough challenges and development work – a status check from Med-service, our section for managing and servicing the Faculty, one year after the inauguration of Forum Medicum. Almost a year ago, Akademiska Hus handed over the keys to Forum Medicum. During the three-year construction, a major organisational change was underway within the Faculty linked to the construction project. T

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/med-service-director-our-goal-always-do-our-best-help-our-employees - 2026-07-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. International sustainability policies set out clear goals for protecting ecosystems and biodiversity, but how to actually achieve these goals remains elusive in practice, as biodiversity loss continues at an alarming rate. A new study published in the journal Nature Sustainability by an international team of 32 scient

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/clear-goals-murky-path-ecosystem-sustainability-key-knowledge-gaps-identified - 2026-07-21

Lund Stem Cell Center recently hosted its Image Competition for 2023, providing a glimpse into the diverse world of stem cell science through the lens of art. The competition showcased the dedication, creativity, and scientific excellence that continue to drive our pursuit of knowledge in stem cell research. Researchers from all disciplines and experience levels at Lund Stem Cell Center participat

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/stem-cell-science-through-lens-art - 2026-07-21

The Smart City Expo World Congress 2023 in Barcelona put the spotlight on the future of smart and sustainable cities. Through engaging discussions and presentations, we gained unique insights into innovative solutions crucial for the cities of tomorrow. Key topics included urban mobility, logistics, technology's role, sector collaboration, and smart solution integration, shaping a vision for livea

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/integrated-ecosystems-path-tomorrows-smart-and-sustainable-cities - 2026-07-21

By using the faculty's data storage and handling platform, LUSEC, you reduce the risk of data breaches and espionage that can have catastrophic consequences. The service is offered at cost. "The more people who use LUSEC, the cheaper it will be for everyone," says Lars Nilsson, IT engineer at the Division for Support for Research and Learning. Why are you now charging for LUSEC? "LUSEC was origina

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/lusec-reduces-risk-data-breaches-and-spying - 2026-07-21

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/epigenetic-disorder-can-be-eliminated - 2026-07-21

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have created a method that makes it possible to transform the brain’s support cells into parvalbumin-positive cells. These cells act as the brain’s rapid-braking system and are significantly involved in schizophrenia, epilepsy and other neurological conditions. Parvalbumin cells play a central role in keeping brain activity in equilibrium. They control nerv

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/researchers-create-cells-help-brain-keep-its-cool - 2026-07-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Lund University researchers have developed an analytical model that can effectively detect and identify gene mutations in breast tumours. In the study, which is the largest of its kind anywhere in the world, they are now reporting results from 3,200 breast cancer patients. To assist them, they have utilised a techniqu

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/new-analytical-method-benefits-breast-cancer-patients - 2026-07-21