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.
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Research News
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Who excels at communicating research? SEK 225,000 in prize funds
When research breaks through the noise and a growing disregard for facts, it can generate real benefits for society. Örebro University and The Hamrin Foundation are inviting nominations for researchers and journalists who excel at making complex...
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Ten years of collaboration have led to new drug candidates for cardiovascular disease
Over the past ten years, researchers in Örebro and Athens have been developing and investigating new compounds that may reduce inflammation in blood vessels and prevent blood clot formation. The aim is to develop new treatments that could lower the risk...
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New research may increase understanding of why young men are drawn to right-wing extremism
Right-wing extremism online is not only about hate, anger and violence. It can also attract people through experiences in nature and a sense of community and purpose. In a new doctoral thesis at Örebro University, Maria Darwish shows how positive...
