About Us
SHIELD Doctoral Network is an international research project led from the University of Gothenburg.
The goal is to develop antibacterial materials, new therapies, and diagnostic tools that reduce the risk of infection and improve the durability of implants. The research is based on three main approaches: regenerative medicine, biomaterials, and translational research models - models that connect basic research and clinical practice.
SHIELD stands for Strategies for Healing Implant-associated infections and Enhancing Longevity in Devices. The research focuses on implants used in orthopaedics, otology, and dentistry—areas where infections can cause serious complications and lead to costly revision surgeries.
Horizon Europe, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Doctoral Networks
SHIELD is funded through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks, a prestigious EU initiative aimed at promoting cutting-edge research and international collaboration.
In total, 26 partners in eleven countries are involved, including universities, companies, research institutes, and hospitals.
The project has been granted just over SEK 52 million in funding from the EU's Horizon Europe program.
Project continues for 4 years
SHIELD will continue for four years starting in the fall of 2025 and the network will have sixteen doctoral scandidates.
Funding
15 of the doctoral candidates are funded by EU - Horizon Europe, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Doctoral Networks, Grant, Agreement No. 101226717, and one funded by Switzerland through the national research agency SERI.