Signe Opdahl

Signe Opdahl is an Associate Professor at the Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. She holds a PhD in Public Health from NTNU (2013) and has extensive experience in epidemiological research, particularly focusing on maternal and child health outcomes related to assisted reproductive technology (ART). Her work involves collaborations with Nordic institutions under projects like CoNARTaS and CEBRA. She teaches courses in epidemiology and public health, including SMED8002 and FH3000.

• Education:
  • MD, NTNU (2007)
  • PhD in Public Health, NTNU (2013)

Research interests center on epidemiological methods, reproductive health, and population health. Key projects include studying long-term outcomes of ART-conceived children, maternal health risks, and cancer subtypes. She has contributed to major initiatives such as the Nordic CoNARTaS cohort and the RECAP project on preterm birth consequences.

Her publications analyze trends in placenta-mediated pregnancy complications, cerebral palsy in ART children, and cardiovascular risks in offspring. She actively participates in committees like the Norwegian Cervical Cancer Screening Programme Advisory Board and the Norwegian Epidemiological Association.

Opdahl’s work integrates registry-based data to address public health questions, emphasizing causal inference and methodological rigor. She supervises students and contributes to health policy through her advisory roles.