Kari Risnes

Kari Risnes is a Professor and Chief Physician at the Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), and serves as Head of the National Ethics Committee for Clinical Trials of Drugs and Medical Devices (KULMU-A). She holds senior consultant roles at St Olavs Hospital and has significant board memberships in organizations like Nepalimed Norway and the Norwegian Medical Association. Her research focuses on pediatric respiratory infections, asthma development, long-term outcomes of preterm birth, global health systems improvement, and pediatric brain injury rehabilitation.

Key research areas include viral triggers for asthma, antibiotic use impacts, neonatal care, and global emergency medicine. She leads projects like the CAIR group (Child Asthma and Infection Research) and the DHECARE study in Nepal. Notable contributions include studies on adult mortality in preterm-born individuals and the epidemiology of respiratory viruses in children.

Risnes has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work focusing on interventions for pediatric brain injury fatigue, neonatal inotropic therapy, and the global burden of non-communicable diseases. Her work bridges clinical practice, public health policy, and international healthcare system improvements.