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2026-04-24

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AG-Pris 2026

Utdelning av stiftelsen Assar Gabrielssons Fonds Pris för utmärkt avhandling i cancerforskning till Basvetenskaplig Forskning Ketan Thombare och Klinisk Forskning Louise Carstam och Ella Äng Eklund.

Utdelningsceremonin skall ske på Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset:

Datum: tisdagen den 19 maj 2026
Tid: kl. 12.00-15.00 (mingel 12.00-13.00; presentation 13.00-15.00)
Plats: Patologens föreläsningssal, ingång vid Ehrenströmsgatan

Pristagarna kommer att hålla en kort presentation på engelska.

Stiftelsen bjuder på förtäring 12.00-13.00.

English:

The Assar Gabrielsson Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the AG‑Foundation Prize 2026 for outstanding doctoral theses in cancer research.

This year, three researchers are recognized for their significant contributions:

Basic Science Research: Ketan Thombare

Clinical Research: Louise Carstam Ella Äng Eklund

The Assar Gabrielsson Foundation is also delighted to invite you to this year’s award ceremony, where we will honor the recipients of the AG‑Foundation Prize 2026 for their exceptional work in cancer research.

The ceremony will take place at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, bringing together researchers, colleagues, and representatives from the foundation to celebrate this year’s important scientific achievements.

Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Time: 12:00–15:00 • Socialising with light refreshments:

12:00–13:00 • Presentations and award ceremony: 13:00–15:00

Venue: Pathology Lecture Hall, entrance via Ehrenströmsgatan

We look forward to celebrating this year’s award recipients and their valuable contributions to cancer research.

2026-03-24

Call for Application

Lars Stenqvist appointed new chair of the AG Board

Lars Stenqvist, Senior Advisor to the CEO and Senior Leader at Volvo, has been appointed Chair of the Board of the Assar Gabrielsson's Foundation, as from January 2026. He will be succeeding Torbjörn Holmström, who will retire after chairing the Board for the past six years.Lars Stenqvist has held many positions at the Volvo Group, including Chief Technology Officer of the Volvo Group, also serving as its Member of the Volvo Group Executive Board.

We would like to congratulate Lars Stenqvist to his new appointment and thank Torbjörn Holmström for his excellent leadership during the past six years!