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Research

Clinical research at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, in close cooperation with the University of Gothenburg, drives medical advances with global impact. Our leadership is reflected in our ranking as Sweden’s leading university hospital in clinical research by the Swedish Research Council.

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Henrik Zetterberg

Professor Henrik Zetterberg is one of the world’s leading researchers in neurodegenerative diseases and biomarkers, with a particular focus on Alzheimer’s disease and other disorders affecting the brain.

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Roger Olofsson Bagge

Professor Roger Olofsson Bagge's internationally recognised research focuses on melanoma and breast cancer, spanning surgical oncology, regional perfusion therapies and immunology.

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Ewa-Lena Bratt

Professor Ewa-Lena Bratt combines clinical practice, research and education to help shape the future of paediatric healthcare at the Queen Silvia Children’s Hospital.

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Lars Karlsson

Pediatrician and researcher Lars Karlsson focuses on developing new treatments for some of the most challenging forms of childhood cancer. 

Highlighted research

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Using AI to advance patient-centred care

Using artificial intelligence (AI) to better understand how patients experience their health, treatment and quality of life is the goal of a new Swedish-American research partnership led by Sahlgrenska University Hospital.