Assar Gabrielsson award for increased awareness of cancer treatment
Two researchers will share the 2018 Assar Gabrielsson award. The award for basic scientific research is presented to Britta Langen for her research about the mechanisms of radiation therapy. The award for clinical research is presented to Therese Karlsson for her research about larynx cancer. Each of them will receive SEK 100 000.Therese Karlsson awarded the prize for she has increased awareness of the positive effects of voice rehabilitation in patients being treated for larynx cancer. The results from this research have led to changes in the national healthcare program. “Studies show