Research groups
CELAM is a collaboration between four research groups at Swedish universities
Research groups
Lund Clinical Research on Externalizing and Developmental psychopathology (LU-CRED)
Lund Clinical Research on Externalizing and Developmental psychopathology (LU-CRED) conducts research related to mental disorders, development and aggressive, antisocial behaviour. We focus on clinical longitudinal studies on the development and course of externalizing behaviour and concomitant disorders and problems such as psychiatric and somatic disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, neurocognitive functioning, social and educational problems, from early childhood to adult age. Our research is conducted in close collaboration with the health care services, prison and probation services, residential youth care, schools, social authorities and the police as well as with other research groups in Sweden and in other countries. LU-CRED participates in the training of students, clinicians and practitioners from several related fields.
Contact: Research Group Leader Björn Hofvander, Associate Professor, Licensed Psychologist, Division of Forensic Psychiatry, Malmö, Lund University
bjorn.hofvander@med.lu.se
Evidence-Based Forensic Psychiatry
Evidence-Based Forensic Psychiatry is a research group at the Department of Clinical Sciences Lund at Lunds University and the Regional Forensic Psychiatric Clinic in Växjö.
Contact: Research Group Leader Märta Wallinius, Professor, Licensed Psychologist, Research Unit Head, Department of Forensic Psychiatry, Växjö, Region Kronoberg, Lund University
Marta.Wallinius@med.lu.se
Forensic Psychiatry Gothenburg
Forensic Psychiatry Gothenburg is a research group at the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology at the University of Gothenburg. The research group comprises approximately thirty researchers affiliated with the University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, and the Swedish National Board of Forensic Medicine. Its focus is on clinical and interdisciplinary research in forensic psychiatry. Ongoing projects aim to improve forensic psychiatric care and the practice of forensic psychiatric assessments. Current research areas include violence prevention, person-centred care, patients’ needs for care and support, substance use treatment, pharmacological treatment, anticholinergic burden, brain health, neuropsychology, metabolic syndrome, and decision-making.
Contact: Research Group Leader Peter Andiné, Professor, Chief Physician, Department of Neuroscience and Physiology,
University of Gothenburg, Forensic Psychiatric Clinic, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, National Board of Forensic Medicine
peter.andine@neuro.gu.se
Philosophy, Practice and Law (PPL)
Philosophy, Practice and Law (PPL) is a research group bringing together researchers in philosophy, theory of sciences and law. Ongoing research projects include analysis of legal, philosophical and ethical issues regarding criminal responsibility and sanctions for offenders with mental disorder or disability and the concept of rationality in criminal law and forensic psychiatry.
Contact: Research Group Leader Tova Bennet, Doctor of Laws, Associate Senior Lecturer, Department of Law, Lund University
tova.bennet@jur.lu.se