Kess Marks presenting

Two workshop partcipants working on an animation in Powerpoint

The schedule for the workshop displayed on a laptop screen

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

Sophie Gaber presenting at the WFOT Congress 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

Mother and daughter walking on a forest path

🧩 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....

A woman sitting in front of a tablet looking to the side and seeming to be thoughtful

🧩 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

Oscar Blomerg in dialogue with opponent Jane Cross

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

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

Oscar Blomberg and Joanne Woodford

🎓 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

Minnesota regulators petition for state takeover of UCare - Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News Minnesota regulators are seeking court approval to take control of UCare, the Minnesota Star Tribune reported Dec. 9. The Minnesota Department of Health filed a petition in state court seeking to…

#Minnesota placed #UCare under administrative supervision in September due to concerns about its financial condition, and directed the insurer to pursue an acquisition or merger (which it has done). #Medica #HealthInsurance

Senior Lecturer Joanne Woodford

🎉 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

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

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

Oscar Blomberg in discussion with Anna Kharko

Oscar Blomberg presenting

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

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

🎓 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

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

UCare ending operations, moving all remaining health insurance enrollees to Medica Minnesota-based health insurance nonprofit UCare is shutting down. The organization said it will transfer health care plans for more than 300,000 members to Medica.

UCare said anyone with one of its plans this year will not be affected. Patients enrolled in a #UCare plan for 2026 can stay on that plan as it’s transferred to #Medica. #CarrierShutdown

PhD Candidate Frida Svedin

🎓 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

With #UCare shutting down, who gets the multi-rider bicycle? - www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NJJ...

Researcher Kine Johansen

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

Philip Leissner in discussion with his opponent Professor Kai Kahl

About 50 people attended Philip Leissner's thesis defence in the Humanities Theatre, Uppsala University

Philip Leissner's supervisors Claes Held, Erik Olsson, and Elisabet Rondung during the defence at the Humanities Theatre, Uppsala University

A toast was made with the attendees after the defence.

🎓 Congratulations to PhD Philip Leissner, who successfully defended his PhD thesis on mental health and cardiovascular disease last Friday!

We look forward to following his continued research journey. 👏 #UCARE #PhDdefense

Philip Leissner: Anxia Corda: Anxiety and related constructs as predictors and outcomes in the cardiac population - Uppsala University

🎓 On 19 September, our PhD student Philip Leissner will defend his thesis on the links between cardiovascular disease and mental health, focusing on stress, anxiety, and depression.

👉 You can read more here: www.uu.se/en/events/de...

#UCARE #thesisdefence

🚀 Contribute with your expertise to our research! Help us build more engaging digital health platforms & improve development processes. 🩺💡

Express your interest at doit.medfarm.uu.se/bin/kurt3/ku...

Thank you!

#Design #DigitalHealthcare #HealthTech #UXDesign #HCI #UCare #UppsalaUniversity

Shaun Treweek presenting.

A photo shoot taking place with one photographer and five colleagues.

Busy day at U-CARE!
🎤 Guest Prof. Shaun Treweek gave an engaging talk on why equity, diversity & inclusion matter in trials, sharing practical advice for researchers.
📸 We also had a photo session with our research group. ✨
#UCARE

👋 We are currently recruiting a Senior Lecturer in Implementation Research!

Join our team to lead research & teaching on implementation of complex interventions.

Apply via the link below or share with someone who would be a great fit! 🌟

uu.varbi.com/se/what:job/...

#UCARE #AcademicJobs

Kurt - Webbaserade enkäter

💡 Want to learn how to make healthcare research smarter?
📅 Join us at U-CARE Venue, 13–14 October in Uppsala! This year’s theme is ‘Smarter Science – How can we conduct high-quality healthcare research more efficiently?’
Register here:
👉 doit.medfarm.uu.se/bin/kurt3/ku...
#UCARE #UppsalaUniversity

Workshop participants

Workshop participants

Holly Sugg

Workshop participants

📚 Last week, we had the second and final day of our two-day workshop on mixed methods analysis in healthcare research with Dr. Holly Sugg.

Great discussions, practical insights, and inspiring takeaways!

#MixedMethods #HealthcareResearch #UCARE

A middle-aged man and an elderly woman sitting on a bench in a park holding each other's hands.

🧩 New U-CARE study in BMC Geriatrics:
What helps, and what hinders, people with dementia and informal caregivers to engage in psychological support?

Insights from interviews will guide future improvements.

Read more 👉 bmcgeriatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

#UCARE ‪#DementiaResearch

✨Curious about how to make healthcare research more efficient?✨

Join us at U-CARE Venue 2025, 13 - 14 October in Uppsala!

This year’s theme: Smarter Science – How can we conduct high-quality healthcare research more efficiently?

Register for free today 👉 doit.medfarm.uu.se/bin/kurt3/ku...

#UCARE

Silhuettes of people in different colours. Some of the silhuettes look like they have been cut out from a newspaper.

Join us in Uppsala on 21 August for a talk by Professor Shaun Treweek: Why equity, diversity & inclusion matter in trial recruitment and retention.

🕙 10:00–11:00
📍 MTC Building, Dag Hammarskjölds väg 14 B

Open to all!

More info: www.uu.se/en/centre/u-...

#UCARE #ClinicalTrials #HealthEquity

PhD students Philip Leissner and Frida Svedin

Congratulations to U-CARE PhD students Philip Leissner & Frida Svedin, awarded a PhD student month by the Department of Women’s & Children’s Health at UU! 🎉

This funding supports them in the final stages of their PhD projects. We look forward to following their continued work! 🙌
#UCARE #PhDStudent

Thank you Mr. President @barackobama.bsky.social I may make a preventative care Dr. appointment to celebrate #MN #Ucare “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the other thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead. So true. #gratitude #healthcare

I just called #UCare & learned some "fun facts." A) The formulary can be changed MONTHLY🤯 B) MN DHS determines what is on the Medicaid PMAP formulary list, not the insurers. C) Old news but if my $25k every 6 wk med is not on list, doc gets to fight with a prior auth & "proof" I need it. #healthcare

Exciting week for our PhD student Robbie Mears at #FiO in Denver! 📢He’s presenting 3 of 5 talks in the "Fiber Optics and Optical Communications Photonics" session, covering multi-core & multi-mode hollow-core fibers. 📜Papers coming soon! #Optics #Photonics #UV #Ucare #science