We conduct research and teaching within different areas related to internal medicine such as endocrinology, nephrology, chest medicine, gastroenterology/ hepatology and coagulation disorders.
We conduct research and teach within subjects relating to cardiovascular sciences. The research includes both basic and methodological and clinical research.
We conduct research in medical radiology and visualisation, radiation physics, radiochemistry and radioecology.
17 June 2025
Six out of ten people with type 2 diabetes had fatty liver in a new study. Of these, only a small percentage had developed more severe liver disease. Type 2 diabetes in combination with obesity is linked to a greater risk.
15 May 2025
Snus users who stopped using snus experienced higher blood pressure and gained weight. This has been shown by a research group at 福利姬 in a study on 33 people.
16 April 2025
Researchers at LiU have developed a new method for rapid and safe diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases. Once fully developed, the method will be able to save lives, reduce suffering and save money worldwide.
18 March 2025
Researchers have mapped radioactivity in the marine environment at a nuclear research facility. The research has resulted in maps, that can be used to assess the risks in connection with releases of radioactive substances into the environment.
18 June 2024
A study, led by researchers at LiU and Region Östergötland, shows that cancer survivors are at greater risk for cardiovascular diseases, other cancers and other diagnoses later in life.
10 June 2024
Abnormal blood flow in the aorta is linked to inflammation and breakdown of the vessel wall in conditions where the aorta is dilated. These findings by LiU researchers can contribute to better diagnosis.
15 May 2024
After a heart attack, foreign-born people are less likely to attend a relapse-preventing Heart School than native-born patients. But with access to a professional interpreter, participation increases, according to a new study.
22 April 2024
Tino Ebbers receives the 2024 Onkel Adam Prize for his outstanding research at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at LiU. His research is at the intersection of medicine and technology and focuses on diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
31 January 2024
In a large research project, researchers are working across disciplines to understand post-COVID from several different aspects. At the same time, they are researching the interdisciplinary process itself.
19 January 2024
With 2.25 billion daily consumers worldwide, coffee is a ubiquitous behavioural stimulant. However, coffee's clinical impact on cardiovascular health remains uncertain. Supported by WCMM, researchers will now explore coffee's impact on heart health.
11 December 2023
Researchers at LiU have examined the brains of 16 patients previously hospitalised for COVID-19 with persisting symptoms. Their findings can bring insights into the underlying mechanisms of persisting neurological problems after COVID-19.
04 October 2023
Thymus may play a bigger role in the immune system of adults than was previously believed. With age, the glandular tissue in the thymus is replaced by fat, but the rate at which this happens is linked to sex, age and lifestyle factors.
29 August 2023
Kidney disease is more common than people realise. By 2040, kidney failure may be the fifth most common cause of death, if nothing is done. With the Ingrid Asp Kidney Research Center, LiU will drive the development of knowledge and new treatments.
27 June 2023
The understanding of why some people experience lingering symptoms following COVID-19 has increased rapidly. Swedish researchers have now published an overview of research findings on breathing and heart function problems in post-COVID condition.
02 May 2023
Different market products give very different results when it comes to liberating the antioxidant lutein from spinach in smoothies, according to a study from LiU. Of 14 common dairy and plant-based products, only four increased lutein liberation.
21 February 2023
Obesity and a sedentary lifestyle contribute to an increasing number of people developing fatty liver disease. According to a new study, poor muscle health may be a marker of risk for developing sequelae.
08 February 2023
The Wallenberg Center for Molecular Medicine and Region Östergötland are starting a strategic research effort this year. The investment will boost clinically oriented research where six associated clinical fellows will start the program in 2023.
15 November 2021
How is your liver doing? Decades of research into the use of magnet resonance imaging is now being put to work to gain information about patients鈥� livers 鈥� without needles.
12 October 2021
Medical care personnel in primary care have been trained in a form of therapy known as ACT. This enables them to make medical decisions on firmer grounds. The training has led to a 21% reduction in sick leave for their patients.
26 January 2021
Daniel Appelgren is investigating a type of renal disease in which the immune system attacks and damages the kidneys. He has been awarded a grant of SEK 1.25 million from the Ingrid Asp Foundation to carry out renal research at LiU.
03 November 2020
Can we see what is happening in the brain? Yes, we can in a sense, using imaging technology. But the processes in the brain remain to a large extent mysterious. Researchers are now using modelling to help understand these processes.
The aim is to identify risk markers for cardiovascular disease to facilitate early and individually adjusted interventions in middle-aged men and women with Type 2-diabetes.
A rapid, non-invasive, Clinical surveillance for CachExia, Sarcopenia, portal hypertension and hepatocellular carcinoma in End-Stage Liver Disease
We are developing quantitative image reconstruction methods with dual-energy computed tomography to measure the atomic composition of patient organs before radio therapy.
Aortic valve disease can lead to strain on the left ventricle of the heart and ultimately heart failure. Our research aim for better diagnostics and treatment for these patients.
This flagship project combines mainly coronary artery morphology and cardiac function research with CT at CMIV.
Artificial Intelligence in Mammography Screening - AIM is a research program with a particular focus on clinical utility, efficiency, and implementation aspects.
Our multidisciplinary Cardiovascular Imaging and Modelling (CIM) research cluster aims to gain insight into the cardiovascular system in health and disease by development and application of novel imaging-based methods.
CircM is a strategic research network for researchers at 福利姬 and Region Östergötland within the research field circulation and cardio-metabolic risk factors.
In an observational cohort study we follow patients with aortic valve disease from evaluation through the surgery or catheter based intervention to one year follow up.
In collaboration with Scandinavian Real Heart we develop the surgical and aenesthesiological technique for implanting an artificial heart in patients with chronic heart failure.
This project develops novel methods for better risk assessment of carotid plaque by focusing on plaque composition and blood flow parameters rather than level of vessel constriction.
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) previously known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a chronic liver disease which has become the most common liver disease affecting adults and children.
Atrial fibrillation is common in patients scheduled for cardiac surgery. We study the impact of different ablation techniques on apoptosis, inflammatory response, atrial function and clinical outcome.
Advanced CT creates amazing visualization of the beating heart. However, the complex interactions of blood flow are not fully reflected by these images. This project aims to extract blood flow data from CT images using image-based simulations.
This project is focusing on Quantitative MRI of the brain. Quantitative MRI is a novel and promising technique for diagnose or prognose disease and to determine the choice of therapy, or to monitor the result of the chosen therapy.
By mathematical modelling, we can test different hypotheses explaining brain function. We apply systems biology approaches to describe the mechanisms behind the neurovascular coupling measured in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).
In our research group, we use combined fMRI-EEG and mathematical modelling in studies of brain function related to different mental states e.g., sleep, wakefulness, meditation, and pain.
Is a Mediterranean diet with reduced carbohydrate content a better choice than traditional low-fat diet for patients with coronary heart disease?
We study pedagogical development of instructors in medical simulation over time, with focus on both individual and organisational development.
Evaluation of left ventricular diastolic function is a part of echocardiography which has been adjusted several times with the introduction of new methods.
A comparative study of MRI and ultrasound for detection of primary hepatocellular carcinoma, body composition and risk factors for decompensation in liver cirrhosis (DETECT-HCC-ESLD)
In my research group, we study brain function in narcolepsy and periodic idiopathic hypersomnia, the Kleine-Levin syndrome, in order to increase the understanding of the patients' symptoms and possibly reduce the time to diagnosis.
Modern X-ray procedures results in a considerable contribution to population doses from ionising radiation. We develop computer simulation models to facilitate more accurate calibration of radiation dosimetres to assess patient exposure.
Vi studerar hur fettinlagring i olika organ, så som lever, muskel och hjärta, ökar risken för sjukdomsutveckling. Förhoppningen är att kartläggning kommer att hjälpa oss att identifiera de individer som löper högst risk att utveckla sjukdom.
The research project EPSOMIP brings together a multidisciplinary team of researchers with a shared interest in exploring the link between fatty liver, epicardial fat, and cardiovascular disease in type 2 diabetes.
We want to understand why the immune system isn鈥檛 balanced in many with coronary heart disease to be able to tailor the treatment of the cause of the disease, rather than the symptoms.
The objective of the HEART4FLOW project is to develop the next generation of methods for the non-invasive quantitative assessment of cardiac diseases and therapies by focusing on 4D blood flow dynamics.
Optimising medical x-ray examination aims to find the settings on the x-ray unit that minimises the patient exposure while maintaining sufficient image quality.
Mitral valve regurgitation is the most common indication for mitral valve surgery. A repair of the valve results in a more beneficial outcome than a replacement with a prosthesis.
Senior Associate Professor, Head of Division, Head of Unit
Margareta Holmström
Petter Dyverfeldt
Professor, Head of Unit
Nils Dahlström
Associate Professor, Head of Unit
Christine Ericsson
HR-partner
The research areas at HMV include experimental basic research to clinical, social and public health research. We conduct high-quality education in the sought-after care professions.
The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences conducts research and education within medicine, healthcare and public health.
