Dr. Åsa Åkesson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Åsa Åkesson is a doctoral researcher specializing in oncology, with a focus on endometrial cancer. Her thesis, titled 'Endometrial Cancer - Studies on Recurrences, Complications, and Preoperative Diagnostics,' addresses significant issues surrounding recurrence rates and diagnostic accuracy. Åkesson has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed studies, including research on the impact of lymphadenectomy on long-term outcomes in endometrial cancer patients, and the comparative effectiveness of transvaginal ultrasound versus MRI for the preoperative diagnosis of low-grade endometrial cancer. Her work has been published in leading journals such as ACTA Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica and Gynecologic Oncology. Åkesson's research emphasizes the importance of tailored approaches in surgical strategies and their consequences on the quality of life for patients. A graduate of the University of Gothenburg, she continues to collaborate with various experts in gynecological oncology, focusing on developing better diagnostic and treatment methods for patients with endometrial cancer.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).