🎉 U-CARE’s Docent Joanne Woodford has been promoted to Senior Lecturer in Healthcare Sciences! Her work in psychological interventions, patient and public contribution in research, and trial methodology inspires colleagues and strengthens U-CARE’s research. Congratulations, Jo! 🌟 #UCARE

Congratulations to Ella Thiblin, who last Friday defended her PhD thesis on internet-administered CBT support for parents of children who have been treated for cancer! 🎓✨ Her work helps address unmet psychological needs among parents after the child’s cancer treatment. #UCARE

PhD student position open: Join U-CARE at Uppsala University to research equity, diversity & inclusion in clinical trials. Work in a supportive environment and be part of the EU-funded EDICT Doctoral Network. Apply by 29 Dec! 🔗 www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...

U-CARE PhD candidate Oscar Blomberg will soon defend his thesis on developing psychological support for people with dementia and their caregivers. After a great pre-seminar discussion, we’re looking forward to the defence on 12 December! 🎓 #UCARE

🎓 Congrats to Frida Svedin on defending her PhD thesis on guided low-intensity behavioral activation for people with dementia! 👏 Her work focuses on further developing and adapting a support programme for people with dementia and making it implementable in Sweden. #UCARE #PhD #DementiaResearch

Our U-CARE Venue 2025 film is here! 🎬 Catch highlights from this year’s conference, themed ‘Smarter Science – How can we conduct high-quality healthcare research more efficiently?’ Watch the 1-minute video, featuring Shaun Treweek ✨ @streweek.bsky.social #UCAREVenue2025 #UCARE

The next couple of weeks, three of our PhD candidates will defend their dissertations 🙌 One of them is Ella Thiblin. Her thesis is about testing and further developing an internet-administered CBT self-help programme for parents of children treated for cancer. Today, she had her pre-seminar ✨

🎓 On 28 November, U-CARE PhD candidate Frida Svedin defends her thesis on the development and adaptation of a support programme for people with dementia living in Sweden. 📍The defence takes place at 13:15 in the University Main Building, Uppsala. We wish Frida all the best! #UCARE #phdlife

Welcome our new interns, Julia Müller and Fatema Anam! Julia Müller is a Psychology student at University of Ulm, and Fatema Anam is a Public Health student at Umeå University. They have both joined U-CARE as interns until spring 2026. We look forward to working with you! ✨

🎓 Soon time for U-CARE PhD student Frida Svedin’s thesis defence! 🙌 Her research explores how a support programme for people with dementia can be developed and adapted for real-world use. 📅 28 Nov, 2025, 13:15 📍 University Main Building, Room IV, Uppsala

U-CARE research assistant Louise Asberg Dun is currently attending the Clinical Trial Management Course in #Edinburgh, Scotland, to gain hands-on skills for designing and running clinical studies. We wish you a great learning experience, Louise! 🌿

Congratulations to U-CARE researcher @fysiokine.bsky.social, who has been awarded ENLIGHT Thematic Networks 2025 funding for 'CoMOVE – Collaborating for Early Motor Development'! The project will strengthen international research on early motor development in children. 👏 #UCARE #ENLIGHT

🌸 In spring 2026, U-CARE welcomes Dr Eva Bei for a research stay within her MSCA fellowship! Her project ‘MediaCare: Empowering Caregivers of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders through Media Literacy’ aims to develop an app to support caregivers of children with NDD through media literacy.

🎓🧩 New PhD course! Learn how to design and conduct feasibility studies for complex healthcare interventions. Led by Docent Joanne Woodford @jowoodford.bsky.social, May–June 2026. Open to all PhD students ✨ 👉 Learn more & apply: www2.medfarm.uu.se/utbildning/f... #PhDcourse #UppsalaUniversity

✨ Thank you to everyone who joined #UCAREVenue2025! Nearly 100 participants gathered for two inspiring days on the theme 'Smarter Science – How can we conduct high-quality healthcare research more efficiently?' 🌿 We hope to see you at U-CARE Venue next year! 🙌 📷: Luciana Terceiro

🌟 U-CARE Venue 2025 has begun! 🌟 We’re gathering at Uppsala University Main Building for two inspiring days exploring this year’s theme: ‘Smarter Science – How can we conduct high-quality healthcare research more efficiently?’ #UCAREVenue2025

🌍 Today is World Mental Health Day 2025. This year’s theme highlights the urgent need to support mental health in humanitarian emergencies. At U-CARE, researchers are co-developing a peer-support programme for women with experiences of forced displacement and mental health challenges.

✨ U-CARE Venue 2025 is approaching! 📅 On 13–14 Oct we gather for two days full of learning, inspiration, and collaboration 💡 Panel discussions, international speakers, and an exciting poster walk await. 🔔 Follow us for updates! #UCAREVenue2025 #UCARE #ClinicalTrials

🎓 Congratulations to PhD Philip Leissner, who successfully defended his PhD thesis on mental health and cardiovascular disease last Friday! We look forward to following his continued research journey. 👏 #UCARE #PhDdefense

🎓 Today, U-CARE PhD student Philip Leissner defends his thesis 'Anxia Corda – The role of anxiety in the cardiac population'. We wish him the best of luck at his public defense in Uppsala! 🌟

✨New publication! U-CARE researchers explored how adult daughters caring for a parent with #dementia experience support. Findings highlight a mismatch between available support and actual needs, with peer support as a promising resource. Link to the article: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

From 1st Jan 2026, the journal Trials will mandate reporting of (at least) six participant characteristics for both protocols and reports of trial results. Read more in the editorial: trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.... @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk @ecrin.bsky.social

🎓 On 19 September, our PhD student Philip Leissner will defend his thesis on the links between cardiovascular disease and mental health, focusing on stress, anxiety, and depression. 👉 You can read more here: www.uu.se/en/events/de... #UCARE #thesisdefence

📢 U-CARE Venue 2025, 13–14 October in Uppsala! This year’s theme: 'Smarter Science – How can we conduct high-quality healthcare research more efficiently?' The conference is free of charge, with lunch & fika. Limited spots, register by 12 Sept! 👉 doit.medfarm.uu.se/bin/kurt3/ku... #UCAREVenue2025

Last week, we welcomed our new Guest Professor, Shaun Treweek @streweek.bsky.social, to Uppsala! ✨ He met with U-CARE researchers and associated researchers, and gave an very appreciated presentation on why equity, diversity & inclusion are important in trials. Exciting days, and more to come! 🙌

Busy day at U-CARE! 🎤 Guest Prof. Shaun Treweek gave an engaging talk on why equity, diversity & inclusion matter in trials, sharing practical advice for researchers. 📸 We also had a photo session with our research group. ✨ #UCARE

✨ New study: Involving caregivers improved support for people with dementia U-CARE researchers found that collaboration with informal caregivers of people with dementia contributed to making the support programme INVOLVERA more relevant and impactful. Read👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

U-CARE welcomes visiting professor Shaun Treweek to Uppsala! 🌍 On 21 Aug he gives an open presentation on why equity, diversity & inclusion matter in clinical trials. Don’t miss it! 🗓️ 10:00–11:00, MTC building, Uppsala. 👉

New realtist review published in The Lancet Public Health explores what makes outreach health care effective for people facing social exclusion. U-CARE’s researcher, Docent Sophie Gaber, highlights the need for integrated, person-centred, and non-judgemental services.

We’re back after the summer! ☀️🌍 U-CARE's PhD student Frida Svedin recently presented the INVOLVERA research project at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2025 in Toronto, connecting with researchers & those with lived experience of dementia. ✨

💡 Are you a PhD student and want to learn how to involve the public in research? Apply for the course Public Contribution in Research! ✨ Learn more and apply using the link or the QR code below: 🔗 www2.medfarm.uu.se/utbildning/f... #PhDStudent

Summer mode on, but don’t forget U‑CARE Venue 2025! 📅 13–14 Oct, Uppsala | Theme: Smarter Science Explore efficient healthcare research through keynotes, panels & patient voices. 🎟️ Free with fika & lunch. ➡️ Register by 12 Sept: doit.medfarm.uu.se/bin/kurt3/ku...

🎉 Congrats to U-CARE’s researcher Joanne Woodford, ‪@jowoodford.bsky.social‬, newly appointed docent in Caring Sciences at Uppsala University! Her research focuses on psychological support for people with physical health conditions and their caregivers. 🔗 Read more: www.uu.se/en/centre/u-...

👋 We are currently recruiting a Senior Lecturer in Implementation Research! Join our team to lead research & teaching on implementation of complex interventions. Apply via the link below or share with someone who would be a great fit! 🌟 uu.varbi.com/se/what:job/... #UCARE #AcademicJobs

🎓 Yesterday, U CARE PhD student Rummage Isaac had his post-registration seminar on developing a peer support for sexual & gender minority forced migrants. Thank you Rummage for your great presenation! 🙌 Thank you also to the reviewing committee for leading an interesting discussion! 💡

📚 Last week, we had the second and final day of our two-day workshop on mixed methods analysis in healthcare research with Dr. Holly Sugg. Great discussions, practical insights, and inspiring takeaways! #MixedMethods #HealthcareResearch #UCARE

🧩 New U-CARE study in BMC Geriatrics: What helps, and what hinders, people with dementia and informal caregivers to engage in psychological support? Insights from interviews will guide future improvements. Read more 👉 bmcgeriatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.... #UCARE ‪#DementiaResearch

🔍 New U-CARE study in BMC Psychology: Parents use a range of coping strategies after their child’s cancer treatment. Some strategies are helpful, others less so. Findings support CBT-based self-help and highligts the need to promote social support. 👉 bmcpsychology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

✨Curious about how to make healthcare research more efficient?✨ Join us at U-CARE Venue 2025, 13 - 14 October in Uppsala! This year’s theme: Smarter Science – How can we conduct high-quality healthcare research more efficiently? Register for free today 👉 doit.medfarm.uu.se/bin/kurt3/ku... #UCARE

Join us in Uppsala on 21 August for a talk by Professor Shaun Treweek: Why equity, diversity & inclusion matter in trial recruitment and retention. 🕙 10:00–11:00 📍 MTC Building, Dag Hammarskjölds väg 14 B Open to all! More info: www.uu.se/en/centre/u-... #UCARE #ClinicalTrials #HealthEquity

🔍 U-CARE study published: Parents of children treated for cancer found an internet-administered CBT self-help programme helpful, but identified room for improvement. Co-analysis with public contributors with lived experience added important insights. 👉 bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

💡 Are you a PhD student and want to learn how to involve the public in research? Apply for the course Public Contribution in Research! ✨ Learn more and apply using the link or the QR code below: 🔗 www2.medfarm.uu.se/utbildning/f... #PhDStudent

We're hiring a research assistant in mental health! 🌱 Join a project supporting parents of children treated for cancer. 📅 Apply by 15 May 🔗 More info & apply:

🎓 Welcome to U-CARE, Rummage Isaac! Rummage joins us as a PhD student working on A Safer Future, a project supporting sexual and gender minority forced migrants in Sweden. His research focuses on peer support and co-creating a psychosocial intervention. We're so happy to have you on board, Rummage!

🐣 Office fun at U-CARE! Yesterday, our creative colleagues Clara Dahlgren & Christina Reuther surprised us with an Easter egg hunt! Clues placed around the office led us step by step to the prize! Thanks for filling our day with Easter happiness!! 💛🔍🥚

🎨🔬 How can science be clearer, more visual & engaging? That’s the focus of our fully booked workshop where we, led by Visualize your Science, will dive into graphical abstracts and poster design. –This gives researchers new tools to communicate clearly & creatively, says Prof. Louise von Essen.

Today, we hosted a seminar with Prof. Penny Rapaport @ucl.ac.uk on co-designing a support intervention for staff working in homelessness hostel accommodation, with the aim of better supporting older people living with memory problems. Thank you Prof. Rapaport for sharing valuable insights. 🙌💡

Congratulations to U-CARE PhD students Philip Leissner & Frida Svedin, awarded a PhD student month by the Department of Women’s & Children’s Health at UU! 🎉 This funding supports them in the final stages of their PhD projects. We look forward to following their continued work! 🙌 #UCARE #PhDStudent

🔍Today, we just kicked off a two-day workshop on mixed methods in healthcare research, led by Dr. Holly Sugg. We're diving into how to integrate qualitative and quantitative data in complex intervention studies. We already look forward to the next session in June! #MixedMethods #HealthcareResearch

💡 Are you a PhD student and want to learn how to involve the public in research? Apply for the doctoral methods course 'Public Contribution in Research'! ✨ Learn more and apply using the link or the QR code below: 🔗 shorturl.at/A9gwm #PhDStudent