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Research network in Health and Welfare Technology

Are you conducting research related to health and welfare technology? You can become part of a new research network at the Center for Welfare Change, bringing together researchers within the field of health and welfare technology.

The purpose with the research network

Health and welfare technology is a broad research field encompassing the use of technology across various disciplines. The network aims to bring together researchers and studies in health and welfare technology, fostering new collaborations to drive the necessary changes in the welfare sector.

Who can participate?

The network is open to researchers involved in health and welfare technology studies in collaboration with other societal stakeholders. The technology can include tools, services, and working methods.

What you gain by joining the network:

  • Visibility on the Center's website with contact details.
  • Priority to participate in and lead research applications and projects through the center.
  • Access to the center's requests for new projects.
  • Participation in regular grant application seminars.
  • Access to internal meetings and external network events via the center.
  • Access to external reviewers specializing in health and welfare technology.
  • Opportunities to contribute to the center's seminar series.

What is expected of you as a network member?

  • Make yourself and your research visible on our website.
  • Participate in lectures and seminars hosted by the center.
  • Engage in conferences and discussions within your health and welfare technology-related area.

Duration of membership

You will be part of the research network for one year at a time. After one year, a new interest inquiry will be sent out.

Join the network

Fill out the information in our web form to register for the network.

Web registration for research network External link.


Susanne Porswald

Jonatan Tidare

University Lecturer, MDU

Researches within:

  • Neural interfaces (neuroengineering)

Contact information and presentation of Johan Tidare External link.

Susanne Porswald

Petter Ahlström

University Lecturer, University West

Researches within:

  • Housing for the elderly with perspectives on real estate economics,
  • strategy and governance,
  • service management,
  • IT,
  • and housing design.

Contact information and presentation of Petter Ahlström (University West) External link.

Susanne Porswald

Lisa Rådman

University Lecturer, MDU

Researches within:

  • Cancer and physical activity
  • Cancer and neuropathies

Contact information and presentation of Lisa Rådman External link.

Susanne Porswald

Johanna Fritz

University lecturer, MDU

Researches within:

  • Physiotherapy,
  • implementation research,
  • behavioral medicine

Contact information and presentation of Johanna Fritz External link.

Susanne Porswald

Sara Melén Hånell

University lecturer/associate professor, MDU

Researches within:

  • International business,
  • entrepreneurship,
  • corporate sustainability efforts

Contact information and presentation of Sara Melén Hånell External link.

Susanne Porswald

Jessica Höglander

University lecturer/ post doc, MDU

Researches within:

  • health science

Contact information and presentation of Jessica Höglander External link.

Contact Center for Welfare Change

You can reach us by emailing:

centerforvalfardsforandring@mdu.se