University of Gothenburg
The Institute of Clinical Sciences
  2. The Institute of Clinical Sciences
  3. Oncology

Oncology

Welcome to the research area of oncology - cancer. Our research focuses on non-surgical treatment methods for tumor diseases, such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy. Through enriching collaboration with the healthcare system and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, we have developed collaborative projects and meeting places that benefit both healthcare, research and the individual.

About us

We conduct research and development in many areas, from experimental molecular tumor and radiation biology to clinical and epidemiological research on the major tumor groups of prostate, breast, gynecological and head and neck cancer. We also provide advanced level teaching in the subject.

Research

Our researchers investigate the effects of different treatments on tumors, but also the consequences of the treatments on the surrounding normal tissue. They also research new treatment methods that are more tailored to the individual.

News – 22 March 2026
New cell therapy for liver metastases shows promising results

Research groups

Research story/portrait
PhD Thesis of the Year winner: ”The toughest part was switching off in the…

Dissertations

Here you will find upcoming dissertation defense within this research area, as well as some of the most recently completed ones, where doctoral students are interviewed about their research.

Dissertation
Erik Fernström – Radiation-induced brain injury in cancer patients: Fluid…
Thesis for the degree of Doctor of Medicine at Sahlgrenska Academy, Institute of Clinical Sciences, in the research area of…
Research story/portrait
Charlotte Alverbratt: Nya läkemedel och bättre överblick vid prostatacancer
Several new drugs have improved survival in metastatic prostate cancer. Charlotte Alverbratt’s research shows that these…
Research story/portrait
Ankur Pandita: The role of blood vessels in the growth of metastases
Ankur Pandita’s thesis investigates which immunotherapy-related side effects are associated with improved survival in people…
Research story/portrait
Hugo Swenson: In search of new biological clues in ovarian cancer
Research in Hugo Swenson’s doctoral thesis focuses on identifying genetic markers for the four most common subtypes of…
Research story/portrait
Ella Ittner: The many sides of ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is not a single disease but a collection of distinct subtypes, each requiring its own tools for diagnosis and…
Research story/portrait
Karolina Larsson: Metronomic chemotherapy – one of several treatment options…
The results of Karolina Larsson's thesis show that metronomic chemotherapy is a good treatment option for selected patients…

Education

We offer oncology training at the medical program with one week of instruction in semester 8, and also in the courses in ear, nose and throat diseases, gynecology and obstetrics. See more on the Swedish page of oncology. https://www.gu.se/kliniska-vetenskaper/onkologi

Contact information – Oncology

Visits and deliveries: Blå Stråket 2, SU/Sahlgrenska, 413 45 Göteborg

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