Research at Uppsala University
New biomarkers can lead to breakthrough in diabetes research
18 February 2021. With the discovery of two new biomarkers, Olof Eriksson, researcher in translational imaging, may le ...
Producing more sustainable hydrogen
12 February 2021. Hydrogen for energy use can be extracted in an environmentally friendly way from water and sunlight, ...
The professor wanting to contribute to peace on Earth
25 January 2021. Isak Svensson is, as he describes it, a product of the Department of Peace and Conflict Research. Si ...
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Here you will find all research projects at Uppsala University funded by the main Swedish funding bodies. The search feature is based on the SweCRIS database.
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ABC-Scores for Improved Prevention of Stroke and Prolongation of Survival in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A prospective multicentre registry-based randomised clinical trial
Research project from 2019-01-01 to 2021-12-31
Stroke is a major cause of mortality and severe disability in the aging population. About 1/3 of strokes are caused by atrial fibrillation (AF) affecting 300,000 patients in Sweden. Oral anticoagulation ...
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DISCO trial-DIrect or Subacute COronary angiography in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest-a randomized study
Research project from 2018-01-01 to 2020-12-31
Background: Annually, 10 000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) occur in Sweden. Acute Myocardial infarction is the most common cause of OHCA. One third of OHCA patients have ST-elevation on their ...
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Biomarker profiles in CVD - The ABC risk score project
Research project from 2015-01-01 to 2019-12-31
In an aging population, myocardial infarction and stroke are the main causes of death, sudden deterioration of health and need for health care. The aims of the program are to show that information on ...
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CARdiac Mesenchymal Extracellular Vesicles (CARMEV) for prevention of ischemic heart failure
Research project from 2019-04-01 to 2022-03-31
Purpose and goal: The aim of this project is to develop a product called CARMEV, which is based on extracellular vesicles (EVs) from specific human prenatal cardiac mesenchymal stromal cells (hpcMSCs) ...
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Cardiomics: Integration of -omics methods for identification of novel drug targets and clinical biomarkers for coronary heart disease
Research project from 2013-01-01 to 2015-12-31
There is a large need for revitalization of the cardiovascular field with: a) improved risk stratification on the individual level through personalized medicine for more adequate individually-tailored ...
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The interplay between coagulation & inflammation; Studies on tissue factor regulation, signalling pathways and patients with atherothromboembolic diseases and cancer
Research project from 2013-01-01 to 2017-12-31
Cells within arteriosclerotic tissue and many cancer cells express high levels of tissue factor (TF), the initiator of blood coagulation. The activation of coagulation following plaque rupture leads to ...
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High-quality, flexible, and low cost gene capture for High-Throughput DNA Sequencing
Research project from 2010-07-01 to 2012-03-01
Purpose and goal: Expected results and effects: Approach and implementation: ...
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Markers of Imminent Myocardial Infarction (MIMI)
Research project from 2017-01-01 to 2019-12-31
Myocardial infarction is the leading cause of death globally, and increasing. The high-risk primary prevention strategies of today have low precision and limited adherence by patients and doctors. We hypothesize ...
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How to reduce the risk for recurrent atrial fibrillation and prevent its complications? - A study of different methods for conversion and treatment with catheterablation versus drugs
Research project from 2014-01-01 to 2017-12-31
We will assess the effects and safety of electrical as compared with pharmacological cardioversion of atrial fibrillation (AF) in the acute setting, i.e. if performed within 48 hours after AF initiation ...
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) for studies of the obesity-diabetes-atherosclerosis disease process and its consequences
Research project from 2013-01-01 to 2015-12-31
The main purpose of the project is to develop and validate MRI and PET methods for studies of the obesity-diabetes-atherosclerosis disease process and its consequences with a currently funded PET-MR equipment ...
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Mendelian randomization approach to determine the causal role of potential risk factors for cardiovascular disease
Research project from 2020-01-01 to 2023-12-31
The aim of this project is to assess the causal role of potential risk factors for a wide range of cardiovascular diseases by using the Mendelian randomization study design. Observational studies have ...
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Molecular and microbial drivers of atherosclerosis
Research project from 2020-01-01 to 2023-12-31
This proposal builds on the recent completion of the world-unique cardiovascular imaging study Swedish CArdio Pulmonary Bio Image Study (SCAPIS) and recent technological break-troughs in analytical chemistry ...
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Nordic Symposium on Metabolic Disorders (NSMD) An interdisciplinary preclinical conference within metabolic disorders - From obesity and diabetes to development of atherosclerosis -
Research project from 2011-07-01 to 2011-12-31
Today the metabolic syndrome is a global epidemic, driven in part by an increasing incidence of obesity in the society. A direct consequence of obesity and diabetes are major problems with the heart and ...
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Pathogenic mechanisms and treatment methods in inflammatory and metabolic diseases in the kidney and the vascular wall
Research project from 2012-01-01 to 2014-12-31
Chronic inflammatory and metabolic disases often lead to end stage damage of the kidney and the vascular wall by proliferative remodeling. Specific objectives: Identify pathogenic mechanisms for end stage ...
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Personalized HYpertenSIon Care (PHYSIC)
Research project from 2014-01-01 to 2017-12-31
Poor adherence to treatment is the main cause of failure to control hypertension, the leading risk factor for premature deaths worldwide. Improving adherence is imperative. That is the aim of this research ...
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Randomized Evaluation of Beta-blocker and ACEI/ARB Treatment in MINOCA patients (MINOCA-BAT).
Research project from 2017-12-01 to 2018-12-31
Background: Myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) occurs in up to 10% of all MIs. Randomized clinical trials evaluating secondary preventive treatments in MINOCA patients ...
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Tailoring of treatment in all comers with AMI
Research project from 2011-07-01 to 2016-12-31
Main objectives: The goal is to find ways to better tailor the treatment in patients with AMI and coexisting renal dysfunction, atrial fibrillation or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and in those ...
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Research spotlight: The coronavirus
Limited transmission of COVID-19 from open schools but teachers were affected
12 February 2021. Most countries introduced school closures during the spring of 2020 despite uncertainty regarding th ...
New clues to how SARS-CoV-2 infects cells
8 February 2021. The molecular details of how SARS-CoV-2 enters cells and infects them are still not clear. Researche ...
Interdisciplinary collaboration provides new answers about immunity after Covid-19
8 January 2021. Only weeks after the coronavirus reached Sweden, blood samples were taken from more than 2,000 emplo ...
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