Research in translational and comparative medicine at SLU bridges the gap between laboratory research and clinical applications to improve human and animal health. This page presents ongoing projects and publications in the field.
Translational and comparative medicine
A selection of scientific publications by SLU researchers from the SLU publication database (SLUpub) organised within this field.
Osteoarthritis – the most common disease in horses
Atros is a common disease in horses. SLU professor Eva Skiöldebrand tells us more about what the latest research shows – where are we today? And what solutions are available? The lecture is in Swedish.
Humans and their animal companions - comparisons in health and disease
Professor Bodil Ström Holst talks about how we are affected by similar diseases and how we humans are affected when our animals become ill. The lecture is in English.
Cutting-edge horse care
Lameness is a common problem in horses – a new method uses mobile cameras and AI to identify lameness early, accurately and without expensive equipment (in Swedish).
Hormone disruptors and reproductive health
Ida Hallberg, Department of Clinical Sciences, SLU, gives a short presentation focuses on environmental chemicals and their effects on humans and animals from a One Health perspective.