Research from Blekinge Institute of Technology on AI-based voice analysis for the detection of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD/KOL) has recently been highlighted in Svenska Dagbladet. The article discusses how voice recordings analyzed with artificial intelligence may, in the future, complement existing clinical methods by supporting earlier identification and follow-up of COPD. The work is […]
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We are pleased to welcome Line Christiansen, PhD, to the Health Technology team as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Applied Health Technology (AHT). Line’s research focuses on advancements in health technology, particularly digital health solutions and their potential to support health-related quality of life among older adults. Her work places special emphasis on individuals living with […]
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THIHA:s årliga konferens vid Institutionen för hälsa genomfördes nyligen och samlade forskare samt medarbetare inom verksamheten, inklusive representanter från Health and Technology Research Lab. Konferensen utgjorde en central mötesplats för presentation, diskussion och reflektion kring aktuell forskning och utveckling inom området tillämpad hälsoteknik. Under konferensen var det forskarna som stod för presentationerna, och totalt genomfördes […]
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Ingress:I ett inslag i SVT Nyheter Blekinge medverkar forskaren och universitetslektorn Charlotte Romare, intensivvårdssjuksköterska vid Institutionen för hälsa, Blekinge tekniska högskola (BTH). I reportaget berättar hon hur BTH arbetar med att lära studenter använda AI som ett stöd i lärandet, med fokus på akademiskt skrivande, faktagranskning och tydliga etiska ramar. AI som en del av […]
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Vetenskapsrådet investerar 60 miljoner kronor i den nya nationella forskarskolan DACHE (Development of Academic Competence in Health Care Education). Blekinge Tekniska Högskola (BTH) är ett av sex deltagande lärosäten i satsningen, som syftar till att stärka den akademiska kompetensen inom hälso- och sjukvårdsutbildningar och öka antalet disputerade lärare i professionsutbildningar, såsom sjuksköterskeprogrammet. – Det här […]
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The European Health Data Space (EHDS) is a major EU initiative aimed at making health data more accessible, secure, and usable across all Member States. It introduces a common framework for accessing, sharing, and reusing health data in a responsible manner. As part of this process, the European Commission is publishing a series of implementing […]
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We are pleased to welcome Flippa Stenberg as a new PhD student at the Health & Technology Research Lab. Flippa’s doctoral project is situated within applied health technology, with a particular focus on how artificial intelligence can strengthen telemedicine for field medics in the Armed Forces. Her research will investigate how AI-driven decision support can […]
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ELLIIT Funds New Research Project in Applied Health Technology: Machine Learning for High-Dimensional Proteomics (Project F8) We are pleased to announce that the project “New Machine-Learning Methods for High-Dimensional, Population-Scale Proteomics” (Project F8) has been selected for funding within ELLIIT Call F. The initiative is led by: The project brings together methodological expertise in machine […]
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On October 31, 2025, Ana Luiza Dallora Moraes, Assistant Senior Lecturer at Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH), successfully delivered her trial lecture for appointment as docent (associate professor) in Applied Health Technology. Title of the lecture:Artificial Intelligence in Health Research: From Data to Insights Abstract:With the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), health is moving toward […]
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We participated in the ELLIIT Annual Workshop, held in Norrköping on October 21–22, 2025.During the event, Ana Luiza Dallora Moraes and Alper Idrisoglu presented a poster showcasing our ongoing research within applied health technology and digital biomarkers. The workshop brought together researchers from across Sweden to share new insights and foster collaborations within information and […]
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