Alina Coman

Alina Coman is an Associate Professor at OsloMet - Storbyuniversitetet, affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Department of Nursing and Health Promotion. Her research focuses on mental health, eating disorders, and the ethical implications of neuromodulation and neuroimaging technologies in clinical settings.

Her recent publications analyze trauma-sensitive care in electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), autonomy in psychiatric treatment, and ethical dimensions of neurotechnology in anorexia nervosa. She also explores childhood play's impact on quality of life and brain research as a knowledge source.

Key collaborations include work with Bjørn Hofmann, Finn Skårderud, and Hilde Bondevik. Her research integrates patient perspectives, ethical frameworks, and clinical practice, emphasizing authenticity, informed consent, and vulnerable populations.