Neurology and Psychiatric Disorders
Region Uppsala supports research in major depressive disorder, psychosis, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and normal pressure hydrocephalus, with additional interest in multiple sclerosis and brain effects linked to hormonal contraception.
- Major depression
- Psychosis and OCD
- Normal pressure hydrocephalus
- Multiple sclerosis
Its clinical portfolio includes work on brain function, mood disorders, and immune-related neuropsychiatric conditions.
Cardiovascular and Perioperative Care
The sponsor funds studies in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, post-operative acute kidney injury, and recovery after major surgery, alongside investigations of anemia and perioperative blood loss.
- Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
- Post-operative acute kidney injury
- Perioperative anemia
- Renal perfusion
Research activity also extends to anaesthetic effects on renal circulation and interventions aimed at improving postoperative recovery.
Metabolic and Endocrine Health
Region Uppsala has active clinical interest in type 1 diabetes and childhood obesity, including treatment strategies for children and adolescents with excess weight.
- Type 1 diabetes
- Children and adolescents with obesity
- Body mass index outcomes
These studies reflect a focus on metabolic regulation, early-life disease burden, and paediatric endocrine care.
Haematology, Oncology, and Immune-Mediated Disease
The sponsor is involved in research on chronic myeloid leukemia, immune system involvement in psychiatric disease, and treatment discontinuation strategies in haematologic care.
- Chronic myeloid leukemia
- Immune-mediated psychosis
- Treatment-free remission
- Biologic and targeted therapy
Its research also includes immune-based approaches and relapse-related management in blood cancer.
Infectious Disease, Gastrointestinal, and Respiratory Conditions
Region Uppsala supports studies on ARDS, ESBL carriage, and VRE carriage, together with work on bacterial resistance and antibiotic challenge.
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome
- ESBL carriage
- VRE carriage
- Antibiotic resistance
Its clinical interests include resistant infections, critical care inflammation, and microbiological carriage in hospital settings.
