Monthly Archives: August 2014

Clinical trial unit health research

Roland JonssonHealth research in register epidemiology and studies of the general population have yielded important public health information both nationally and locally. In recent years, various fields such as health research on nutrition and vaccine development have contributed to increased activity in clinical trials on humans. In addition, Norway has advantages which make possible unique population-based studies on various medicinal drugs. In order to enhance existing research, and to enable new research on humans, the University of Bergen and Helse Bergen wish to establish a trial unit, which satisfies the demands required for clinical studies of high quality.

The work group tasked with assessing this possibility was established at the faculty in June 2013. The group has now submitted a proposal. Using a pilot study and experiences from the Research Post for Adults (Helse Bergen) as a starting point, the group has worked out a report which outlines a clinical trial unit meant to provide service to increasing activities in health research in the years to come. It is the opinion of the work group that the collaboration between the university and the health institution in such a research unit will stimulate to more research of highest international quality in the years to come. Department of Clinical Science has been given responsibility for this unit, which follows the same guidelines as the faculty’s core facilities. If anyone wishes to register a project, please notify K2’s Head of Administration, Synnøve Myhre.

Roland

Public defence week 36

johannes_schrama_sv-hvJohannes Cornelis Schrama will have his public defence on Friday September 5, 2014.
Trial lecture: Thursday September 4, 2014, 13:15
Topic: «Septisk artritt»
Public defence: Friday September 5, 2014, 09:15
Place: Aud. 4, BB-building, Jonas Lies vei 91
Title of dissertation
: «Infected hip and knee arthroplasties in rheumatoid arthritis. A register-based study with focus on risk factors»
1st opponent: Ph.d. Finnur Snorrason, Drammen Hospital
2nd opponent:
Ph.d. Hanne Osnes Ringen, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo
Poster and press release(both in Norwegian)

PEK-funds 2015

Program for evaluation and quality development (PEK-funds) will give out 1,3 million NOK in 2015. The program is two-fold, consisting of a project part (>70%) and a reward part, the Owl Award for good study quality (<30%). The Projects will generally promote the quality of education and the quality of the student-oriented services at the University, and be transferable to other disciplines.
Deadline is September 10th 2014. For more information (in Norwegian).

NEW K1/K2 SEMINAR

We wish to invite you all to the next monthly K1/K2 Seminar Series!
Title: “The gut microbiota – the forgotten organ”

digestive-system

Held by Johannes Espolin Roksund Hov, Norwegian center for primary sclerosing cholangitis (NoPSC), Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet.

When: Wednesday, September 3, 14:15-15:00.
Where: Main Auditorium, 3rd floor, Sentralblokken.
Chair: Elling Ulvestad

PHD/POSTDOC INFORMATION MEETING

The administration at Department of Clinical Science will host an information meeting on Wednesday September 10, at 13:00-14:30. The meeting will take place in the seminar room on the 9th floor of the Laboratory Building. Practical information regarding HR, financial matters and general PhD-routines will be presented. The meeting is open for anyone interested in attending, but new PhD-Candidates and postdocs are in particular encouraged to attend.

Teaching autumn 2014

Eystein 2Hopefully everybody is back with their batteries fully charged after the summer holidays. Those of you who chose Western Norway as your destination have experienced the summer of the century, at least weather-wise. However, now is the time to roll up your sleeves and focus on the important tasks, namely to provide teaching, research and dissemination of superior quality, while hopefully leaving lesser issues and annoyances be. Hanna Kvanmo, a famous Norwegian politician once said «prioritize carefully what you are going to be annoyed about» – it is something we should all keep in mind.

Teaching was deliberately mentioned first; it is the students that define us as an academic institution and university hospital. Therefore, we must work constantly to improve its quality. The importance of teaching is emphasized by the fact that your effort in this area is one of the main arguments in the local wage negotiations – this year with a historically large local salary pot to distribute.

The teaching seminar on September 17 will focus on many important topics that you should not miss, including the new curriculum for medical students, practical exam and e-learning. We will also discuss simple, but important things such as manners and behavior. Furthermore, the annual teaching award will be announced. The seminar is compulsory for academic staff and also provides an excellent opportunity to meet your colleagues.

Wishing you an excellent teaching autumn

Eystein Husebye
Acting Head of Department

TEACHING RECORDS – SPRING 2014

We would like to remind all of you that the time has come to register teaching activities performed in spring 2014. You can do this here. The teaching records featured prominently during the recruitment process this spring. The K2 leadership frequently utilize the teaching records when making strategic decisions. This is the letter from the faculty regarding the registration (in Norwegian), and read instructions on how to register your teaching (In Norwegian).
NB: The database is open until September 5.

If you have any questions, please contact Tore Lillebø.