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Gillberg Neuropsychiatry Centre

Gillberg Neuropsychiatry Centre

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World-leading international research centre in the field of ESSENCE (neurodevelopmental disorders) with its main hub in Sweden.

The GNC at Sahlgrenska Academy is a platform for conducting research aimed at developing and establishing new methods for early intervention, examination, investigation and intervention/treatment in the fields of neuropsychiatry and developmental neurology ("ESSENCE", i.e. Early Symptomatic Syndromes Eliciting Neurodevelopmental Clinical Examinations). World-leading research is currently being conducted at the GNC on for example autism, ADHD, motor abnormalities, tics and obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders and conduct disorders.

In focus

News – 15 April 2025
New diagnostic tool, ESSENCE-D, aims to revolutionise the assessment of…
New diagnostic aid, ESSENCE-D aims to streamline early diagnosis of multiple neurodevelopmental disorders, improving care…
22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome
What is 22q11.2DS? Professor Gillberg gives an overview of this genetic disorder causing developmental, physical, and mental…

Current news

A summary of our latest news, forthcoming events, and more!

News – 18 October 2024
New Study Unearths Link Between PTSD in Adults with Autism
Researchers at the Gillberg Neuropsychiatry Centre discover a link between PTSD in Adults with Autism
News – 22 November 2024
ECIDD 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden
Abstract submissions are now open for ECIDD, 2025.
GNC NEWSLETTER
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News – 10 December 2024
Study Reveals Autism Intervention Program Enhances Child Outcomes and Empowers…
Newly published research results from latest autism study
News – 16 October 2024
New Swedish Study Highlights Link Between Epilepsy and Language Difficulties in…
A recent Swedish study reveals that over 70% of children newly diagnosed with epilepsy exhibit language difficulties,…
News – 13 September 2024
Professor Christopher Gillberg has been awarded the prestigious Hilda and…
Professor Christopher Gillberg has been awarded the Hilda and Alfred Eriksson Prize for his groundbreaking work in…
Autism or Autistic or Autist?
Christopher Gillberg discusses how in healthcare a diagnosis provides valuable knowledge for treatment, but individuals…
News – 24 March 2025
New thesis provides insights on Long-Term Mental Health and Multimorbidity in…
New thesis published on 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome
Research story/portrait
Autism and intellectual disability - an interview with Alen Salkić
Alen Salkić gives us an overview of his research focusing on autism and intellectual disability
News – 29 November 2024
Dr. Johan Nyrenius awarded substantial funding grant for new project on…
Dr. Johan Nyrenius receives funding for new Catatonia project.
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Our researchers and staff
A full list of all GNC researchers and staff can be found below
About us
History
A brief overview of why, when and how the Gillberg Neuropsychiatry Centre was founded.
International hubs
The GNC comprises 8 international hubs with Gothenburg, Sweden being the main hub.
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Meet some of our researchers

Yuhei Hatakenaka
About our researcher Yuhei Hatakenaka
Johan Nyrenius
About our researcher Johan Nyrenius
Parisa Hajjari Zhao
About our researcher Parisa Hajjari Zhao
Petra Linnsand
About our researcher Petra Linnsand
Meet our researchers
A full list of all GNC researchers and staff can be found below

Our research

Cutting-edge research is conducted at the GNC. Read about our research programmes, all the diagnoses we research and some of our methods.

ESSENCE diagnoses

Publications and media
Theses
A comprehensive list of published theses since 1984.
Research methods
Overview of different methods used in our research studies
What is ESSENCE?
ESSENCE, the concept behind our research

Our research programmes

PhD projects

A series of interviews with our PhD students about their research projects.

Research story/portrait
Adult psychiatric patients with neuropsychiatric symptoms, in particular Autism…
Johan Nyrenius, psychologist and doctoral student tells us all about his research at the Gillberg Neuropsychiatry Centre
Research story/portrait
Autism and ADHD in children with cerebral palsy
Magnus Påhlman describes his research on autism och ADHD in children with cerebral palsy
Research story/portrait
Investigating the neurophysiology of autism
Sara Landberg, PhD student, tells us all about her research at the GNC.
Research story/portrait
The search for explanatory models and classification methods for autism
Darko Sarovic Resident Physician in Radiology and PhD student talks about his PhD project.
Research story/portrait
Parental stress and traumatic life events in families with children with…
Maria Davidsson, psychologist and PhD student at the Gillberg Neuropsychiatry Centre discusses her research with us.
Read about our PhD projects
Meet GNCs PhD students and learn about their research projects!

Our published work

Browse our library of published material on ESSENCE.

Published work

GNC in the media

The Gillberg Neuropsychiatry Centre and our researchers are often in the news. Read what media outlets say about us.

Publications and media
GNC in the media
Over the years GNC has enjoyed a significant presence in the national and international media. A summary can be found below.

Gillberg's blog

Follow the world's first blog on ESSENCE

Genes – future scenarios
Geir Øgrim's latest blog entry
Is Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) a real disorder?
Christopher Gillberg's latest blog entry
From ‘Aphasia voluntaria’ to ‘Selective Mutism’
Eva Kocovska's latest blog entry
Stop the religious belief in ADI/ADOS!
Christopher Gillberg's latest blog entry
Bullies
Jakob Åsberg Johnel's latest blog entry
Enter our blog!
Welcome to the world's first ESSENCE blog!
Therapy in the virtual world: a view on social interaction and new technologies
Martyna Galazka-Carney's and Max Thorsson's latest blog entry
Succeeding in school!
Ida Lindblad's latest blog entry
Diagnosing intellectual disability
Eva Billstedt and Bibbi Hagberg's latest blog entry
Help me. I’m a parent!
Helen Minnis' latest blog entry
Diagnosing diversity
Geir Øgrim's latest blog entry

Resources and tools

Screening questionnaires, film series and more all in one place!

Resources
Screening questionnaires and protocols
Screening questionnaires developed and translated by the GNC for use in both clinical and research settings.
Birgit Olsson Lecture 2014
Professor Cynthia Bulik's lecture "Toward a Science of Eating Disorders- Replacing Myths with Realities"
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) e-learning resource
Free Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) eLearning resource on the NHS Education for Scotland (NES) website.
Mary Coleman Lecture 2019
Professor Christopher Gillberg's lecture "From Autism to ESSENCE"
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