Research at Uppsala University
History of human antibiotic use written in the oral bacteria of wild brown bears
25 August 2021. An international team of researchers used historical museum collections to study the effects of huma ...
How research can encourage us to cycle instead
19 August 2021. How do you get to work in the mornings? Transport currently accounts for 25 per cent of GHG emission ...
Philippine ethnic group has most Denisovan DNA
13 August 2021. The Philippine ethnic group Ayta Magbukon has the highest proportion of genes from our extinct relat ...
Search for research projects
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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Does Developmental exposure to Bisphenol A induce bone and adipose tissue disturbances?
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Research project from 2013-01-01 to 2015-12-31
The AIM of this project is to investigate whether low-dose exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) during early development disturbs the subsequent balance between bone and adipose tissue throughout the life span ...
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Chronic opioid treatment in chronic non-cancer pain: benefits and work ability versus misuse and opioid use disorders
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Research project from 2017-01-01 to 2019-12-31
This multidisciplinary project targets central gaps of knowledge regarding risks and benefits with chronic opioid treatment (> 3 months) in chronic non-cancer pain.The aim is two-folded:(1) To recruit ...
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Evaluation of data from inspections, questionnaires and measurements in Swedish homes in association with perceived air quality, indoor climate and health symptoms using the BETSI database.
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Research project from 2013-01-01 to 2015-12-31
The Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning has through the BETSI study 2009, reported a high proportion of residences with dampness and too low air exchange in Sweden. This knowledge ...
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Indoor and outdoor environment in schools, homes, day care centres and offices in Malaysia: Epidemiological studies of health associations
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Research project from 2014-01-01 to 2016-12-31
The main aim is mutual exchange of knowledge and research methodology in environmental medicine, in particular on associations between health and indoor exposures. Schools is an important environment for ...
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Indoor and outdoor environmental pollution, diet and aspects of food safety in China: Health studies in school children in different parts of China
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Research project from 2012-01-01 to 2014-12-31
There is a significant indoor and outdoor air pollution in China, and air pollution has the strongest impact on the poorer part of the population. Food safety is another important issue in China, both ...
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Outdoor air pollution and indoor environment in homes and school in China: effects on asthma, rhinitis, dermatitis and respiratory health in preschool children and students
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Research project from 2018-01-01 to 2020-12-31
The overall aim is to study health effects of outdoor air pollution, climate and indoor environment (homes, schools) across China on asthma, rhinitis, dermatitis and respiratory health in Chinese children ...
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Nanoparticles - relevance of size shape chemistry and topography for inflammatory response
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Research project from 2011-08-01 to 2016-06-30
Purpose and goal: The ubiquitous presence of nanoparticles together with increasing evidence linking them to negative health effects points towards the need to assess toxicological potential as well as ...
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Travel grant application for attending the EUROTOX 2011 that will take place in Paris, France, 28th-31st August 2011.
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Research project from 2011-07-01 to 2011-12-31
The primary aim of this application is firstly to cover the expenses for me and my PhD student Monika Rönn for attending Eurotox in Paris, were we will present in total four abstracts. I have been selected ...
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Time patterns of physical load, performance and musculoskeletal disorders. A longitudinal study of male and female string players
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Research project from 2018-01-01 to 2020-12-31
Musculoskeletal disorders are among the most common causes of sick leave. Variation in physical workload is believed to be an effective intervention, but knowledge is sparse as to what initiatives will ...
Research spotlight: The coronavirus
New method for discovery of antiviral drugs
2 August 2021. The current COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for methods to identify new or repurposed dru ...
Helpline important for older people during the pandemic
8 July 2021. For many older individuals, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the loss of daily anonymous contac ...
The national COVID-19 Data Portal turns one year old
3 June 2021. The national Swedish COVID-19 Data Portal was launched one year ago to support researchers in utilis ...
Lectures
Uppsala University’s researchers share their knowledge in public lectures. Every year, the University is visited by leading researchers and influential people from around the world. At Uppsala University, you can hear Nobel laureates, researchers, authors, politicians and many others give lectures. Here we present some of the most prominent, annually occurring lectures at Uppsala University.