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A large population study from Lund University in Sweden has shown that more sustainable dietary habits are linked to health benefits, such as a reduced risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. The study is published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. “Our results indicate that dietary guidelines that are beneficial for both planetary health and personal health do

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/environmentally-sustainable-diet-linked-health-benefits - 2026-07-09

One of the world’s leading researchers in the field of magnetic resonance imaging, Professor Peter C.M. van Zijl, and Stig Ålund, whose efforts have been of great importance for research on the elderly, ageing and health, are to be honorary doctors at the Faculty of Medicine. They will be formally recognised in Lund Cathedral on 3 June 2022. Professor Peter C.M. van Zijl was born in Amsterdam and

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/new-honorary-doctors-faculty-medicine - 2026-07-09

Using methods for reprogramming human glia cells top create specialised nerve cells, interneurons, researcher Daniella Rylander Ottosson aims to lay the foundations for future treatments of diseases such as schizophrenia and epilepsy. Of the 27 new Wallenberg Academy Fellows, two are at Lund University: Daniella Rylander Ottosson, who is conducting research into regenerative neurophysiology at the

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/daniella-rylander-ottosson-named-wallenberg-academy-fellow - 2026-07-09

The logopedics study programme at the Faculty of Medicine celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. Professor Birgitta Sahlén and Programme Director and Associate Professor Kristina Hansson look back to when it all began, talk about the current study programme – and look to the future. The logopedics study programme in Lund was the second one to begin in Sweden, and it is estimated that around 80

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/logopedics-study-programme-celebrates-anniversary - 2026-07-09

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have compared the effects of intravenous ketamine treatment with ECT treatment in severe depression. The results support the view that ketamine is a possible treatment, but also show that ECT treatment helps more people. In recent years, ketamine has emerged as a new treatment for depression, after studies have shown it to be a fast-acting antidepressant. “

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/ect-more-effective-ketamine-severe-depression - 2026-07-09

Previous research from Lund University has shown that diabetes can be divided into five groups with different disease progression. A new study published in Nature Genetics demonstrates that there are also genetic differences between different groups of patients. An important goal of the research is to contribute with knowledge that will enable tailored treatments of patients with type 2 diabetes.

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/new-research-highlights-genetic-differences-between-different-forms-type-2-diabetes - 2026-07-09

A lot of research explains which diets may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Much research remains to be done about how our genes respond to the foods we eat. A new study led by researchers at Lund University adds to evidence that variations in the AMY1 gene may affect the way the body breaks down starchy foods. Unhealthy food habits are risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. An

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/bread-study-examines-role-genes-breaking-down-food - 2026-07-09

...showing that competitors in the Vasaloppet cross-country ski race run a lower risk of suffering from anxiety than the general population. Your results have been reported by the New York Times, CNN and many other international news outlets. Published in September last year, the article Physical Activity Is Associated With Lower Long-Term Incidence of Anxiety in a Population-Based, Large-Scale St

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/hello-professor-tomas-deierborg-and-congratulations-considerable-international-attention-attracted - 2026-07-09

Immune Thrombocytopenia, ITP, is an autoimmune bleeding disorder that is still treated with immunosuppressive drugs that cause serious side effects. Professor John Semple’s laboratory studies the pathophysiological mechanisms behind this disease and together with Dr. Drew Provan, London, UK, has recently published the newest ideas on pathological mechanisms and therapies for the treatment and mana

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/new-therapies-itp - 2026-07-09

Researchers in Lund have discovered an antitoxin mechanism that seems to be able to neutralise hundreds of different toxins and may protect bacteria against virus attacks. The mechanism has been named Panacea, after the Greek goddess of medicine whose name has become synonymous with universal cure. The understanding of bacterial toxin and antitoxin mechanisms will be crucial for the future success

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/new-multipurpose-switch-inhibiting-bacterial-growth - 2026-07-09

In recent years, great advances have been made in the development of new successful immunotherapies to treat cancer. CAR T-cell therapy and antibody treatments are two types of targeted immunotherapies that have revolutionised areas of cancer care. However, there are still significant challenges in the identification of cancer cell surface proteins as targets for immunotherapies. A research group

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/new-precision-technology-immunotherapy - 2026-07-09

The IIIEE had the honour of receiving the ambassador of New Zealand and to share some insights from ongoing research. On 16 April the Ambassador of New Zealand visited Lund University. Ambassador David Taylor met with the Vice Chancellor Erik Renström.Mr. Taylor also came over to learn more about the IIIEE in particular. The ambassador was introduced to the research and education activities at III

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/ambassador-new-zealand-visits-iiiee - 2026-07-09

The Naturescapes project gathered around 30 partners and researcher to come to the IIIEE for a project Kick-off and to start the thought-processes on how new kinds of NATURESCAPES can generate transformative change for the future. This week marks the grande Kick-off for the new research project Naturescapes! The Naturescapes project team met at the IIIEE for the general assembly and to kick-start

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/project-kick-discuss-how-naturescapes-can-create-long-term-solutions - 2026-07-09

The collaboration initiative Climate-neutral cities 2030 – Open Academy together with the municipality of Lund, hosted a seminar on financing transformative change. Held in the IIIEE Aula, the event gathered representatives from cities, academia, and society, who joined the conversation on how energy communities can become a part of a sustainability transition. During the seminar, Fedra Vanhuyse (

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/financing-transformative-change - 2026-07-09

The collaboration initiative Climate-neutral cities 2030 – Open Academy together with the City of Malmö arranges a workshop on the topic of citizen engagement. The program offers inspirational talks, researcher presentations, panels, and joint conversations. Welcome to join! When: 16 maj 2024, 10:30-16:00Where: STUDIO MeetingpointNordenskiöldsgatan 24, MalmöRegister your participation and any diet

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/workshop-citizen-engagement-climate-transition - 2026-07-09

Industrial policy is seeing a revival, but it does hardly address Circular Economy. New research from IIIEE, published in Sustainable Production and Consumption, shows how the necessary circular transition in industry can be supported by new types of industrial policies. This exploratory contribution aims to gain an understanding on how an industrial policy for Circular Economy (CE) transition in

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/new-research-shows-how-circular-economy-can-be-supported-new-industrial-policies - 2026-07-09

A group of researchers and teachers from the National University of “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy” in Ukraine visited IIIEE to discuss and exchange academic insights. Yesterday, four academic colleagues from Ukraine visited the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) to share knowledge and foster research and educational collaborations. Our guests came from the Department of

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/ukrainian-university-visited-iiiee-share-knowledge-and-foster-research-and-educational - 2026-07-09

Students from the 30th batch of the EMP program at the IIIEE will be part of the Lund University delegation to the Bonn Climate Conference (SB60) this Summer, translating knowledge into practice. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international treaty addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gasses. It provides a framework countries can follow to coll

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/lund-university-sends-iiiee-student-delegates-un-climate-conference - 2026-07-09

In a resent workshop, representatives from academia and from the Mission cities Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö, have come together to explore and discuss how citizen engagement can be applied to support cities’ efforts towards becoming climate-neutral. In the light of changing demands on politics from citizens, and a democracy in crisis, citizen engagement is growing.  As a topic that is gaining tra

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/citizen-engagement-path-towards-climate-neutrality - 2026-07-09

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Closed loops in the sharing city?Sharing is caring – but is it always sustainable? The sharing economy is altering the way we look at ourselves as consumers and our idea of the market, but it also raises other questions: what role should the city take in this, and how can we ensure that the result is truly sustainable

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/meet-iiiee-researcher-yuliya-voytenko - 2026-07-09