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We want to congratulate Alvaro von Borries, who successfully defended his doctoral thesis with the title "Structures and Dynamics of Low-income Work in Sweden: A Geographical Inquiry." We took the opportunity to ask Alvaro a few questions about his thesis. What is your dissertation about?- My dissertation examines the geography of low-income work in Sweden between 1990 and 2020, with a focus on re

https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/alvaro-von-borries-sucessfully-defended-his-thesis-economic-geography - 2026-09-29

Neurodivergent individuals risk being overlooked as new technologies and work practices emerge in the green transition. In an article in The Conversation, researcher Martina Angela Caretta, PhD, who conducted research during Northvolt's early establishment and personnel recruitment, reminds us that fairness and inclusion must be built into sustainability efforts, not added afterwards.Link to the a

https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/green-transition-must-leave-no-one-behind - 2026-09-29

Lund University invites you to the inauguration ceremony for 28 new professors. Three professors from the department will be inaugurated: Markus Grillitsch, Katherine Gough and Glyn Williams. The University’s new professors are inaugurated by the vice-chancellor, and after the inauguration, one of the new professors, Erik Green, will hold a short popular science lecture.  Musicians from Lund Akade

https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/three-professors-departement-be-inaugurated - 2026-09-29

Ola Hall, head of department, has initiated a new Competence Centre on Earth Observation and Social Sciences — a hub for research, collaboration, and innovation at the intersection of satellite data, AI, and societal development. - Our goal is to bridge Earth observation and social science to better understand and address key societal challenges — from sustainability and welfare to urban change an

https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/launch-new-competence-centre-earth-observation-and-social-sciences - 2026-09-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A new joint report from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) presents the largest venture ever on precision medicine in diabetes. The report includes a detailed overview and roadmap for how this new approach to diabetes medicine can be evaluated and impl

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/roadmap-precision-medicine-diabetes-care - 2026-09-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The research group Nutritional Epidemiology has started a blog, www.nutrition.blogg.lu.se! Esther González-Padilla tells us more about it. ​​​​​What is the blog about?We have started the blog mostly as a tool to inform people, within and outside Lund University, about the news of our group, our projects and activities

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/new-blog-about-nutriton - 2026-09-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Karin Stenkula, Emily Sonestedt and Sebastian Kalamajski have received grants from the The Bo and Kerstin Hjelt Diabetes Foundation. Read about their research projects here. Karin Stenkula, Lund University Diabetes Centre:EHD2: a novel candidate essential for lipid transport and overall glucose homeostasisObesity is o

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/hjelt-foundations-grant-holders-2020 - 2026-09-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A new COVID-19 antibody test developed by scientists at Lund University in Sweden has shown robust performance upon clinical validation and application. The test detects antibodies in the blood targeting the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, and determines in just 15 minutes whether a person has had COVID-19, regardless of

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/new-rapid-and-robust-covid-19-antibody-test-developed - 2026-09-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Last week it was announced that our longtime colleague and LUDC researcher/SUS clinician Martin Ridderstråle has been appointed Senior Vice President of Patient Care in the Novo Nordisk Foundation. This is not only a remarkable achievement by Martin but also goes to show that our environment fosters excellent scientis

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/senior-vice-president-patient-care-novo-nordisk-foundation - 2026-09-29

Karl Bacos, assistant researcher at LUDC is the recipient of 2020 years Medeon stipend of 50 000 sek for his innovative work within epigenetics in diabetes.   The Medeon stipend is handed out in connection to the acknowledgement of World Diabetes Day in Skåne which takes place on November 14th. This year the arrangement will be broad casted to the public in real time from Medeon Science Park in Ma

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/karl-bacos-years-recipient-medeon-stipend - 2026-09-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. In many studies, bariatric surgery has been highlighted as an almost magical method for weight loss and reversing type 2 diabetes. One question that has remained largely unanswered is how the effect of surgery differs from the effects of a strict low-calorie diet. This question has now been examined by researchers at

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/strict-diet-explains-metabolic-effect-gastric-pass-surgery - 2026-09-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Metformin is the first-line drug that can lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes patients. One third of patients do not respond to metformin treatment and 5 per cent experience serious side effects, which is the reason many choose to stop medicating. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have now identified bi

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/metformin-type-2-diabetes-patients-or-not-researchers-now-have-answer - 2026-09-29

Should patients with separate variants of type 2 diabetes be treated with different types of drugs? Researchers at Lund University in Sweden and Skåne University Hospital will attempt to answer that question in a new study.   Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases in the world. It is estimated that over 300 million people have the disease globally. “Current treatment methods are un

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/new-study-personalized-type-2-diabetes-treatment-launched - 2026-09-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Our latest study on COVID-19 transmission risk among healthcare professionals, a collaboration between Prof Magnus Rasmussen (Dep. of Infection Medicine) and Associate Professor Yang De Marinis (Dep. of Clinical Sciences).  The study was conducted on ~500 healthcare professionals and staff members from 9 units at the

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/study-covid-19-among-healthcare-professionals - 2026-09-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Newborn babies are already being screened for mutations and genetic tests help families with hereditary breast cancer. Genomic-driven precision medicine (GDPM) is an emerging approach for disease treatment. Around 30 Swedish researchers suggest a direction forward in a review article in Journal of Internal Medicine (J

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/precision-medicine-emerging-approach-complex-diseases - 2026-09-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. During the pandemic, the free COVID Symptom Study app has helped researchers understand the complexity and spread of the corona virus better. “The study has exceeded our expectations since its launch in Sweden in April 2020. Participants from all over Sweden got involved and many of them have spent one minute every da

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/study-tracks-spread-covid-19-sweden - 2026-09-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers from Lund University Diabetes Centre (LUDC) receive 5,3 million SEK in grants from the Crafoord Foundation in southern Sweden. This year, 15 researchers from LUDC are awarded grants for a wide range of projects in diabetes research. In total, researchers at LUDC receive 5,3 million SEK in grants from the f

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/15-researchers-lund-university-diabetes-centre-receive-millions-funding - 2026-09-29

Type 2 diabetes is a complex disease that can lead to serious health problems. It is important to find ways to predict the disease to take preventive measures. A large interdisciplinary study led by Lund University has identified a biomarker in the blood that predicts type 2 diabetes several years before diagnosis. Diabetes is on the rise and over time, diabetes can lead to complications such as c

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/blood-biomarker-identified-predicts-type-2-diabetes-several-years-diagnosis - 2026-09-29

Diabetes researchers have established methods for screening people with an increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes. Current methods require multiple blood samples during each visit. An international team of researchers has developed a simplified screening method, which will increase screening efficiency. Type 1 diabetes is a disease that requires lifelong treatment with insulin. People of all

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/improved-screening-efficiency-type-1-diabetes-simplified-blood-draw - 2026-09-29

Three researchers at Lund University Diabetes Centre (LUDC) receive generous grants from the Hjelt Diabetes Foundation in 2021. Ola Hansson, Karl Bacos and Malin Fex have been awarded 45 000 euros each for their research projects. A common aim is to develop a better understanding of the mechanisms behind type 2 diabetes. Diabetes has become a major health issue with nearly half a billion people li

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/hjelt-foundation-grants-mechanistic-studies-type-2-diabetes - 2026-09-29