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Ana Luiza Dallora Moraes Appointed as Docent in Applied Health Technology

31 October, 2025
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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 […]

Participation in the ELLIIT Annual Workshop 2025

23 October, 2025
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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 […]

Successful PhD Defense: Dr. Alper Idrisoglu

16 October, 2025
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We are proud to announce that Alper Idrisoglu has successfully defended his PhD thesis on October 15, 2025, at Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH). His dissertation, titled “Voice as a Digital Biomarker: Machine Learning Applications for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment”, explores how the human voice can serve as a non-invasive indicator of respiratory health. […]

TV4 feature: Mobile phone use may support cognitive health in older adults

18 September, 2025
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We are proud to share that Dr. Line Christiansen, researcher in Applied Health Technology at Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH), was recently featured on TV4. In the interview, she discussed how older adults’ use of mobile phones may help support cognitive functions. She explains that digital engagement is not only a way to stay connected, […]

Personaldagar 2025 på Erigsberg Vilt Natur

20 August, 2025
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Stort tack till alla som deltog i Personaldagarna 2025 på Eringsberg Vilt & Natur!Det var glädjande att så många kunde vara med och bidra till inspirerande diskussioner, intressanta presentationer och gemensamma aktiviteter i den vackra miljön. Dagarna fylldes med föreläsningar, erfarenhetsutbyten och samtal kring vårt arbetsmiljöarbete – men också med tid för avkoppling, naturupplevelser och […]

Docentföreläsning vid BTH: Terese Lindberg om hälsa i det digitala samhället

4 June, 2025
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Den 4 juni höll Terese Lindberg sin docentföreläsning vid Blekinge Tekniska Högskola, vid Institutionen för hälsa. Föreläsningen hade titeln Hälsa i det digitala samhället och fokuserade på de möjligheter och utmaningar som följer med digitaliseringens ökade roll inom hälsoområdet. Lindberg presenterade centrala delar av regeringens digitaliseringsstrategi och hur den kopplas till utvecklingen av e-hälsa. Hon […]

Möte mellan SNAC-siter , utbyte, presentationer och framtida samarbeten

21 May, 2025
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Under ett gemensamt möte samlades representanter från samtliga SNAC-siter (The Swedish National Study on Aging and Care) vid Blekinge Tekniska Högskola (BTH) för att utbyta erfarenheter, presentera aktuella forskningsprojekt och diskutera framtida samarbeten. Mötet innehöll flera intressanta presentationer där varje site delade med sig av sina pågående arbeten och forskningsinriktningar. Diskussionerna kretsade bland annat kring […]

Exploring the Utilization of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Simulation within Nursing Education

8 May, 2025
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Therése Andersson presented her doctoral research proposal in applied health technology. The session included a constructive and engaging discussion with Joakim Niklasson, Elina Mikaelsson Midlöv, and Helén Dellkvist. Sincere thanks to all who contributed with their time, insights, and valuable feedback.

Congratulations Helén Dellkvist! 🎉

6 March, 2025
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We are thrilled to announce that Helén Dellkvist has successfully defended her licentiate thesis titled:“Digital Life Stories to Support Person-Centred Care of Older People with Dementia. Dynamic Documents”Her research explores how healthcare professionals can use digital life stories to support person-centred care for older people with dementia. It shows that digital life stories can facilitate communication, […]

Congratulations to Sarah Nauman Ghazi on Defending Her Licentiate Thesis

25 November, 2024
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We are thrilled to announce that Sarah Nauman Ghazi has successfully defended her licentiate thesis titled:“From Sleep Monitoring to Digital Determinants: Understanding the Role of Technology in Older Adults’ Sleep Health.” Her research explores how technology can be leveraged to monitor and enhance sleep health in older adults, exploring the interplay between sleep monitoring tools […]