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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🔍 Registration is open for our PhD methods course Public Contribution in Research! Learn how to involve and engage the public in healthcare research. 📅 Nov - Dec 2026 👉 Apply by 18 October: media.medfarm.uu.se/kurser/cours... #PhDcourse #DoctoralTraining #UCARE

Digital flyer about the PhD course Public contribution in research

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

📣 U-CARE researcher Frida Svedin presented findings from the INVOLVERA project at #ICTMC2026 in Birmingham. The results show how patient and public contribution has helped shape both a psychological support programme for people living with dementia and the research process. Well done Frida!👏

Several hundreds of people attending the opening of the International Clinical Trials Methodology Conference (ICTMC) 2026

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We are pleased to welcome Professor Mathias Hallberg as the new Chair of the U-CARE Steering Committee. Mathias Hallberg is Deputy Vice-Rector for the Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy at Uppsala University, and he succeeds Professor Karin Forsberg Nilsson. #UCARE

Professor Mathias Hallberg. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

📖 New research in Acta Paediatrica: U-CARE researcher and physiotherapist @fysiokine.bsky.social is co-author of a study showing that motor difficulties at 12 years of age are common among children born very preterm. Early motor assessments may help identify children in need of support.

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

👋 Welcome to U-CARE, Carin Andrews! Carin joins the ACT-ALL project, where we are co-creating an SMS-based support programme with caregivers in Tanzania to help more children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) complete their treatment. We are very pleased to have Carin on board. #UCARE

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🌱 Recruitment exceeded expectations in the CHANGE-pilot study! 85 parents of persons treated for cancer during childhood have been recruited, surpassing our target ✅ Collaboration with parents helped shape the study, recruitment strategy, and the self-help programme. #ChildhoodCancer #PPIE #UCARE

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

U-CARE Guest Professor @streweek.bsky.social has co-authored a new Delphi study and consensus statement in BMJ. 👉 The paper provides international recommendations on how ethnicity-related information should be collected and reported in clinical trials. Read more: www.bmj.com/content/394/...

Illustrations of silhouettes of people of different ethnicities, painted in different watercolour colours.

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

💡 How can the informativeness of clinical trials be improved? A new study co-authored by U-CARE’s Guest Professor @streweek.bsky.social provides guidance based on insights from 55 international stakeholders. Improving design, feasibility & reporting is key. ➡️

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Recruitment has begun for the CHANGE-pilot study! 🌱 We’re testing EJDeR, a CBT-based self-help programme for parents of persons who have been treated for cancer during childhood. 👉 60 parents will take part in this important next step in our research. Read more: www.uu.se/en/centre/u-... #UCARE

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Recruitment has begun for the CHANGE pilot study – Uppsala University Psychosocial Care Programme: U-CARE – Uppsala University

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Last week, Sophie Nadia Gaber led a U‑CARE BrainPub seminar on realist reviews 🔍 Exploring theory, the five‑step process, and when to use realist reviews, the session also featured interactive discussions on contexts, mechanisms & outcomes. Thank you everyone who attended the seminar, and Sophie ✨

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Curious about how we can improve equity, diversity and inclusion in clinical research? Join us at U-CARE Venue 2026, Nov 16–17 in Uppsala! ‘Better Evidence for All – Increasing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Clinical Research’ Register for free today 👉 doit.medfarm.uu.se/bin/kurt3/ku...

Louise von Essen speaking at U-CARE Venue 2025

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Recently, we welcomed Holly Sugg to U‑CARE BrainPub for a seminar on mixed methods for evaluating patient and public involvement and engagement 🧩 She highlighted how integrating qualitative and quantitative data can strengthen research. Thank you Holly and everyone who joined! ✨ #PPIE #UCARE

Holly Sugg presenting at U-CARE BrainPub

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

✨ New study: Automated & manual breast density assessments show good agreement in screening. Co-authored by @streweek.bsky.social highlights potential for more consistent screening, but more standardised and inclusive evaluations are needed. 🔗 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

🔍 PhD course: Public Contribution in Research Learn how to involve and engage the public in healthcare research. 📅 Nov - Dec 2026 👉 Apply by 2 September: media.medfarm.uu.se/kurser/cours...

Flyer for the doctoral methods course Public Contribution in Research

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Uppsala Trial Forge Centre (U-TFC) and Uppsala Clinical Research Center (UCR) are launching a new collaboration to strengthen patient and public involvement in clinical research and support more relevant, inclusive studies. 🤝 Learn more: www.uu.se/en/centre/u-... #ClinicalResearch #PPI

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Uppsala Trial Forge Centre and Uppsala Clinical Research Center initiate collaboration – Uppsala University Psychosocial Care Programme: U-CARE – Uppsala University

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🌙 U-CARE researcher Sophie Nadia Gaber is featured in Äldre i centrum about the SOVA project, which adapts a UK sleep intervention for people with dementia and their carers to a Swedish context. Read more (in Swedish): aldreicentrum.se/nyheter/effe... #UCARE

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Effektiv metod mot sömnstörning till Sverige – Äldre i centrum

En brittisk behandling mot sömnstörningar för personer med demens och deras anhörigvårdare, ska nu anpassas till svenska förhållanden. Forskningen pågår nu bland annat vid Uppsala universitet.

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🧩 New U-CARE study explores e-mental health intervention preferences among informal caregivers of people with chronic kidney disease. Caregivers highlight need for tailored support, clear information, and involvement in design. Read more: humanfactors.jmir.org/2026/1/e80962

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e-Mental Health Intervention Preferences Among Informal Caregivers of Adults Living with Chronic Kidney Disease: Semistructured Interview Study

Background: Informal caregivers of people living with chronic kidney disease commonly experience mental health difficulties. However, there is currently limited access to scalable psychological interv...

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Earlier this week, we held the final session of the “Visualize your research in practice” workshop. Participants explored motion graphics in PowerPoint and brought their visuals to life. Big thanks to Kess Marks and all participants for an inspiring workshop! #sciencecommunication #UCARE

Two workshop partcipants working on an animation in Powerpoint

The schedule for the workshop displayed on a laptop screen

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

🎓 PhD course now open to apply: Feasibility studies in complex healthcare interventions Learn study design, sample size, mixed methods & apply it to your own PhD project. 📅 May–June 2026 👉 Apply by 2 April: www2.medfarm.uu.se/utbildning/f... #PhDcourse #UppsalaUniversity

Course flyer for the doctoral methods course Design and Conduct of Feasibility Studies for Complex Healthcare Interventions

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

🎓 Applications are now open for 16 fully funded PhD student positions in the EDICT doctoral network, focusing on equity, diversity and inclusion in clinical trials. 🌍 International training across Europe. 🌐 Learn more and apply: www.edictproject.eu 📅 Deadline: 30 March 2026 #PhdPosition #EDICT

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EDICT - Advancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Trials

EDICT is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network training 16 PhD researchers to transform equity, diversity and inclusion in clinical trials across Europe.

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

🎓 U-CARE’s PhD student Rogers Kissiti has held his post-registration seminar. In his PhD project, he will develop and evaluate a peer support programme for women in Sweden with experience of forced migration and mental ill-health. Thank you Rogers for an engaging presentation and discussion 👏

Rogers Kissiti presents his PhD project.

Rogers Kissiti discusses his PhD project with Docent Helena Grönqvist and Docent Ylva Thernström Blomqvist

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

🎨 Great start to the workshop Visualize your research in practice! Earlier this week, Andreas Dahlin from Visualize Your Science, led a session focused on vector graphics. Participants created research illustrations in Affinity Designer. Looking forward to the next session on video animations! 📽️

Workshop participants learning how to draw in Affinity Designer

Andreas Dahlin shows how to use vector graphic in Affinity Designer

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

🎓 Last week, U-CARE researcher Sophie Gaber attended the course Realist Reviews and Realist Evaluation at @ox.ac.uk 🙌 The course focused on using realist methods to study complex health interventions and will support Sophie Gaber's ongoing research and future studies ✨

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated our affiliated researcher Mattias Öhman, who recently has been appointed Docent in Economics at Uppsala University 🎉 Fika, semlor, and an inspiring presentation held by Mattias about his broad research. Big congratulations, Mattias! 🌟

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

PhD students: Want to learn how to involve the public meaningfully in your research? Our course Public Contribution in Research runs Nov–Dec '26 and covers practical tools, challenges, and impact across the research lifecycle. Learn more and apply via the link 👇 www2.medfarm.uu.se/utbildning/f...

Digital flyer about the doctoral methods course "Public Contribution in Research"

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Docent Sophie Gaber is at #WFOT2026 in Bangkok, presenting research on: 🔹participation for older adults in nursing homes 🔹interdisciplinary care environments 🔹digital inequities among women experiencing homelessness Read more: www.uu.se/en/centre/u-... #UCARE #OccupationalTherapy #WFOT2026

Sophie Gaber presenting at the WFOT Congress 2026

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Our new study shows how qualitative interviews can be analysed together with parents of children treated for cancer as public contributors. The collaborative approach added new perspectives and practical insights for future research. 👉 Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Public Contribution in Qualitative Research With Parents of Children Treated for Cancer: Description of and Reflections on a Collaborative Data Analysis Approach

Background Collaborative data analysis (CDA) in qualitative research is an approach for working with public contributors as co-researchers in analysing data. Different approaches have been outlined ...

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Last Friday was Julia Müller’s final day as an intern at U-CARE. She contributed to the CHANGE-pilot by working on standard operating procedures and reviewing physical activity support for parents of children treated for cancer. Thank you for your valuable contributions Julia, best of luck ahead! 🌟

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

🔍 U-CARE researcher Frida Svedin has been interviewed by 'Äldre i centrum' about her PhD project. She discusses the INVOLVERA support programme for people living with dementia and depression, and the need for flexible psychological support.

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Registration is open for U-CARE’s PhD course on developing and adapting complex healthcare interventions. Led by experts at U-CARE, the course offers practical tools grounded in the MRC Framework. The course is running Sept–Oct 2026. Register via the link below! 👇 www2.medfarm.uu.se/utbildning/f...

Course flyer about the doctoral methods course 'Development and Adaptation of Complex Healthcare Interventions'

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

🧩 New study published: Childhood DCD and adulthood A 25-year follow-up study shows that adults with childhood developmental coordination disorder (DCD) report more motor difficulties than peers, with different patterns for women and men. #UCARE #DCD Full paper: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

🧩 New U-CARE study highlights challenges faced by adult daughters caring for a parent with dementia. Interviews show how caregiving roles change over time, affecting work, family life, relationships, and experiences of loss. Read the full article: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #UCARE

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

🎉 Yesterday, U-CARE celebrated our associated researcher Helena Grönqvist, who recently was appointed Docent in Health Psychology. Helena shared her research journey and work on interdisciplinary collaboration. Congratulations, Helena, and thank you for an inspiring presentation!

Helena Grönqvist presents her research for members of U-CARE.

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

🎓 Congratulations to Oscar Blomberg, who last Friday successfully defended his PhD thesis on improving psychological support for people with dementia and their informal caregivers! We look forward to following your future research. 👏 📷 from Oscar Blomberg's defence. Photo: Abla Sami #UCARE #PhD

Oscar Blomerg in dialogue with opponent Jane Cross

Four people mingling at Oscar Blomberg's defence in the University Main Building

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

🎉 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

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

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

Opponent Therése Skoog in dialogue with Ella Thiblin.

Joanne Woodford, Anne H Berman, Ella Thiblin, and Louise von Essen

Mingle in the University Main Building after Ella's thesis defence

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

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/...

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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

Oscar Blomberg in discussion with Anna Kharko

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

🎓 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

Frida Svedin in discussion with opponent Emma Wolverson

Joanne Woodford, Frida Svedin and Anna Cristina Åberg in the Main University Building, Uppsala University

Louise von Essen and Kine Johanssen in the Main University Building

Imran Bashir, Louise Asberg Dun, Ellen Vesterlund in the Main University Building

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

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

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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 ✨

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

🎓 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

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

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! ✨

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

🎓 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

Frida Svedin in dialogue with Kine Johansen

Frida Svedin presenting a summary of her PhD dissertation

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

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! 🌿

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

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

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

🌸 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.

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

🎓🧩 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

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U-CARE @u-care.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

✨ 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

People mingling during U-CARE Venue 2025

A member of the audience is asking a question during U-CARE Venue 2025

U-CARE's Programme Director Louise von Essen opens U-CARE Venue 2025

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