REAL AD Study – Highlight at Sahlgrenska’s Research Day 2025
February 12, 2025
The Research Day, a joint initiative by the Sahlgrenska Academy and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, brought together employees from both organizations, along with other interested participants from the Västra Götaland region. This year’s edition also marked the 10-year anniversary. Over the past decade, this event has grown into a key platform for sharing groundbreaking research and fostering collaborations across Sahlgrenska Academy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, and the wider VGR region.
One of the day's highlights was a session focused on dementia and early diagnostics – from primary care to hospital settings – where the REAL AD study took center stage. Presentations covered topics ranging from the current diagnostic process for Alzheimer's disease in Sweden to the latest advancements in blood-tests, an innovation that has transformed Alzheimer’s research. Building on this foundation, Professor and study lead Michael Schöll provided an insightful review of the REAL AD study, its objectives, and its significance for future research and healthcare. The session concluded with Ann Ekberg Jansson, Regional Head of Research and Development for Västra Götaland (VGR), highlighting the region’s perspective on the study and what can already be learned from designing and implementing such an innovative and large-scale project.
The presentations were met with great enthusiasm, and we at the REAL AD study are proud and grateful for the opportunity to showcase our work and share our progress with colleagues across the region. Research Day once again highlighted the power of collaboration—not just within Västra Götaland, but also in driving international research forward.