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Aboma Merdasa gave an appreciated seminar about his career within and outside the Academia on Friday the 16th of May, at 12.30. The seminar was part of the celebration of his appointment as an Associated Professor at the Department of Experimental Medical Science at Lund University.
https://www.photoacoustics.lu.se/article/seminar-given-newly-appointed-associate-professor-aboma-merdasa - 2026-05-05
Paulina has already worked with our team during her master thesis, where she developed a machine learning algorithm for hyperspectral imaging that achieved over 90% accuracy in detecting basal cell carcinoma. Paulina holds double bachelor’s degrees in Physics and Mathematics aswell as dobble master’s degrees in Mathematical Statistics and Computational Science with a specialization in Physics, all
https://www.photoacoustics.lu.se/article/paulina-ibek-has-joined-our-research-group-phd-student - 2026-05-05
We are proud to announce that Azin Khodaverdi has successfully defended her PhD thesis at Lund University on September 12, 2025. Her dissertation, carried out within our group, focused on advancing photoacoustic imaging for biomedical applications, with particular emphasis on cancer diagnostics and oxygenation measurements. Azin’s work has provided valuable new insights into the clinical translati
https://www.photoacoustics.lu.se/article/azin-khodaverdi-now-phd - 2026-05-05
We have had the pleasure of welcoming two visiting PhD students from Korea, Donghyun Lee and Donggyu Kim, to Lund University Photoacoustic Center. On September 9–10, within the framework of the SKERIC Future Laureates Societal Challenges Programme, we had two visiting PhD students from Korea, Donghyun Kim and Donggyu Lee, to Lund University Photoacoustic Center. Their group has world-leading techn
https://www.photoacoustics.lu.se/article/international-collaboration-photoacoustics-korea - 2026-05-05
Our PhD student Linn Enkvist has been awarded a three-year ALF-ST grant, enabling her to conduct research at 50% alongside her clinical work. Over the coming years, Linn will complete her doctoral thesis on blood flow monitoring in strabismus surgery, aiming to improve surgical precision and postoperative outcomes.Congratulations, Linn!
https://www.photoacoustics.lu.se/article/linn-enqvist-awarded-three-year-alf-st-grant - 2026-05-05
Our PhD student Jens Nääv Ottosson has published a new thesis paper exploring laissez-faire (self-healing) treatment of periocular defects after tumour removal. Our PhD student Jens Nääv Ottosson has published a new thesis paper exploring laissez-faire (self-healing) treatment of periocular defects after tumour removal. The study highlights how healing outcomes depend on defect localization and ge
https://www.photoacoustics.lu.se/article/jens-publishes-new-paper-laissez-faire-healing-after-tumour-surgery - 2026-05-05
We are delighted to announce that Marcus Tegnér has been accepted as a PhD student at the Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University. Marcus works as a specialist in pathology at Växjö Hospital and has, for some time, been closely collaborating with our research group through his expertise in histopathological assessment of tumors. His contribution has been instrumental in several ongoing pr
https://www.photoacoustics.lu.se/article/marcus-tegner-accepted-phd-student-lund-university - 2026-05-05
We are proud to announce that Professor Malin Malmsjö and her team has been awarded a four-year research project grant from the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet) for the project “Advancing melanoma diagnostic surgery using non-invasive spectral precision diagnostics.” This represents an important milestone in our research funding and is crucial for the continuation and expansion of our wo
https://www.photoacoustics.lu.se/article/funding-granted-swedish-research-council-vetenskapsradet - 2026-05-05
We are delighted to announce that our research project, “Advancing melanoma diagnostic surgery using non-invasive spectral precision diagnostics,” has been awarded a three-year project grant from the Swedish Cancer Society (Cancerfonden). This support will play a crucial role in advancing our work to develop a non-invasive diagnostic system for melanoma, combining photoacoustic imaging, hyperspect
https://www.photoacoustics.lu.se/article/funding-awarded-swedish-cancer-society-cancerfonden - 2026-05-05
Congratulations to Magdalena Naumovska who defended her thesis "Non-invasive Diagnostic Approavhes for Giant Cell Artritis in may 2024. Magdalena now works at Skåne University Hospital as an ophtalmologist specialized in neuroophtalmology. Her main area of research is within the field of neuroophtalmology. The thesis explores novel non-invasive techniques for diagnosing giant cell arteritis.
https://www.photoacoustics.lu.se/article/magdalena-naumovska-successfully-defended-her-phd-may-2024 - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. New publication about Giant Cell Arthritis in Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology: Naumovska M, Sheikh R, Engelsberg K, Blohmé J, Hammar B, Malmsjo M: Temporal artery biopsies contract upon surgical excision, but do not shrink further during formalin fixation. Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology 2020;49:84-86.
https://www.photoacoustics.lu.se/article/new-publication - 2026-05-05
Teaching staff and researchers can now get access to ChatGPT free of charge. ChatGPT provides generative AI support for analysis and problem-solving in a secure environment.ChatGPT Edu has been developed specifically for higher education institutions and provides access to more powerful models and more stable performance. Learn more on LU Staff Pages
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/free-one-year-chatgpt-licence-researchers-and-teaching-staff-0 - 2026-05-05
The Platform for Strategic Work has been updated for the period 2026-2027 in response to changes in the wider world. The new version highlights the focus on AI, security and international collaboration, and supports shared priorities across the organisation.“The world around us is significantly more unpredictable and changeable than before. We therefore need to adopt new and more agile approaches
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/updated-version-platform-strategic-work - 2026-05-05
The University’s Central Administration is currently in a period of significant organisational development. In order to strengthen support for research and education and ensure long-term sustainability – both financially and organisationally – we need to continue to develop the support we offer.Key issues that the Central Administration is working on in 2026:Support in welcoming new international
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/ongoing-development-work-within-central-administration - 2026-05-05
The University has established a new university-wide reference group for academic appointments boards. The aim is to create a long-term forum for the exchange of experiences and the continued development of recruitment processes for teaching staff and researchers.Learn more on LU Staff Pages
Lund University Outreach Academy continues to offer training courses for researchers who want to share their research. New this spring is a workshop on how you can easily use film to reach an international audience.The Corporate Communication has put together a package of training courses for researchers who want to develop their ability to make their research understandable, relevant and interest
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-training-courses-are-now-available-those-who-want-share-their-research - 2026-05-05
Lund University Case Academy (LUCA) invites you to an inspiring afternoon focused on case construction as a teaching method on 16 April at 12:30 to16:30. The session will be in English. Participants will explore how to design engaging and effective cases as a powerful tool for learning, reflection, and deeper understanding. The afternoon offers practical methods, new perspectives, and opportunitie
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/case-teaching-method - 2026-05-05
On 8 April, it was time for the the annual table tennis tournament at LUSEM, and this year also marked its 11th anniversary! Finally it was that time again, time for table tennis at LUSEM. The tournament first started in 2013 but has had three breaks over the years, which is why the 10-year celebration took place last year. (See the fact box for more details on past years and winners.)This year 24
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lusem-table-tennis-tournament-its-good-meetingpoint - 2026-05-05
The Recruitment Committee has now decided which candidates will be invited to a second interview for the post of Vice-Chancellor. The interviews will be carried out by the Recruitment Committee in April.Those who have been invited to a second interview and have agreed to continue with the process are:Erik Renström, Professor, Lund UniversityAnna Stenport, Professor at University of Georgia, USALea
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/two-candidates-second-interview-post-vice-chancellor - 2026-05-05
The Swedish Research Council has identified Lund University as a key actor in the next generation of strategic research areas. The university is proposed to be included in six new national research environments.“Lund University is building research for the future. The fact that the Swedish Research Council has identified us in six of eight new areas is clear proof that our research is of the highe
