Research
The School of Health Sciences is a center for pioneering research and education in health-related fields. Our dynamic and diverse research groups are at the forefront of important areas of innovation at a regional, national, and international level.
Our researchers are committed to fostering collaboration, actively disseminating knowledge, and pushing the boundaries of innovation. We take a lifelong perspective and thoroughly investigate the impact of health on different age groups, considering the dynamics of disease, health, and disability over time.
Our overarching goal is to translate research findings into solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into daily life. Whether in education, clinical practice, diagnostic and monitoring methods, community engagement, the workplace or sport, we are committed to making a meaningful and lasting contribution to the health and well-being of individuals and society.
Read more about the research conducted at the School of Health Sciences under each research subject:
Research News
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PFAS may increase the risk of disease in unborn children suggests new study
PFAS are chemicals that may cause cancer, diabetes, and other diseases. Research from Örebro University now suggests that these chemicals affect people as early as the fetal stage of development. “We see that PFAS likely has a great metabolic impact,...
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“Filling this significant knowledge gap is crucial.”
EU Commission grants over SEK 78 million to Örebro University-led research project exploring link between endocrine-disrupting chemicals and fatty liver disease.
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Elderly care needs increased knowledge about LGBTQ+
Older LGBTQ+ individuals worry about how they will be treated within healthcare and elderly care. They also feel that the staff’s knowledge about LGBTQ+ individuals is inadequate. This is shown in a literature review conducted by researchers from Örebro...