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Bjørge Hermann HansenView profile

Research Fellow

• Physical Activity Epidemiology
• Measurement of Physical Activity
• Accelerometry
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Bjørge Hermann Hansen is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Sport Medicine, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH), actively engaged in national physical activity surveillance and the International Children's Accelerometer Database (ICAD). His work bridges epidemiology, statistics, and device-based measurement to investigate activity patterns across diverse populations including children, cancer survivors, and clinical cohorts like Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy patients. Previously referenced in 2020-2023 materials as a University of Agder professor, NIH's December 2023 employee page confirms his current research role at Norway's premier sport science institution. Hansen's research focuses on physical activity epidemiology and measurement validity, specializing in accelerometer data analysis. He investigates intensity distribution, sedentary behavior, and their health associations across lifespan stages. His methodological expertise includes harmonizing multi-cohort data, validating self-report tools against objective measures, and developing protocols for reliable activity monitoring. Current projects address environmental determinants like family car ownership and school policies on screen time. Recent publications reveal a dominant trend: large-scale meta-analyses using pooled international data (ICAD) to establish dose-response relationships between activity patterns and mortality. He also examines secular trends in Norwegian youth activity, methodological challenges in measurement, and the impact of clinical conditions on movement behaviors. Key journals include The Lancet, British Journal of Sports Medicine, and PLOS ONE. Scientific awards: None explicitly mentioned in source materials. Hansen teaches Statistics, Epidemiology, and Scientific Methods at NIH, translating complex concepts through podcasts like Fysioformidlingen. While no specific grants or student advising records are provided, his leadership in national surveillance projects (e.g., Kan3 reports for Folkehelseinstituttet) indicates active grant-funded research. He advocates for evidence-based policies such as school mobile phone bans to increase recess activity. He collaborates with the ICAD consortium and Norwegian Institute of Public Health on population monitoring. His work with the Kan3 project involves nationwide data collection on adult physical activity and fitness. Recent Folkehelseinstituttet reports (2023-2024) demonstrate his role in national health surveillance systems.

• Physical Activity and Health
• Outdoor Recreation
• Sea Kayaking
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Eivind Aadland is a Professor of Sports Science at the Faculty of Teacher Education, Culture and Sports, Department of Sports, Food and Natural Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. Employed since 2008 and appointed professor in 2018, he leads the research group for Physical Activity and Public Health. His research focuses on physical activity and health in children and youth, measurement methodologies (including accelerometry), and risk management in outdoor activities like sea kayaking. He specializes in physical activity interventions within kindergartens and schools, evidenced by leadership of the ACTNOW and MoveEarly projects. Professor Aadland directs two major research initiatives: Active Learning Norwegian Preschool(er)s (ACTNOW) and Move-play-explore in early childhood education (MoveEarly) , developing competence-based interventions to enhance physical activity in early childhood education. As leader of the Physical Activity and Public Health research group, he drives methodological studies in physical activity measurement and implements practical applications across educational settings, particularly in kindergarten environments.

Elin KolleView profile

Professor

• Physical Activity and Health
• Epidemiology
• Measurement of Physical Activity
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Elin Kolle is a Professor at the Department of Sports Medicine, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences. She specializes in physical activity and health, with a focus on epidemiology and measurement methodologies for youth populations. Since completing her PhD in 2009 and a postdoctoral position at NIH, she has led research on socioeconomic disparities in weight development and physical activity trends in Norway. Academic Rank: Professor Institution: Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Department: Sports Medicine Email: elink@nih.no Research Interests include: Physical activity and health outcomes across lifespan Epidemiological analysis of sedentary behavior Measurement methodology for youth physical activity Socioeconomic determinants of health Environmental influences on active travel Digital literacy impacts on movement patterns Her recent publications examine cardiometabolic risk factors in youth, global adiposity trends , and built environment correlates of physical activity. She has contributed to major international collaborations in journals like The Lancet and Nature .

Woldaregay, Ashenafi ZebeneView profile

Researcher

• Digital Health
• mHealth
• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
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Woldaregay, Ashenafi Zebene is a researcher at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Department of Clinical Medicine. His work bridges digital health, artificial intelligence, and clinical applications, particularly in diabetes management and infectious disease surveillance. He is a key contributor to the EDMON (Electronic Disease Surveillance and Monitoring Network) project, which leverages self-recorded health data from people with Type 1 diabetes for early outbreak detection. PhD in Digital Health / Health Informatics (2021) Master’s in Electronic Disease Surveillance (2016) His research focuses on applying machine learning, data science, and AI to solve pressing healthcare challenges. Key areas include blood glucose pattern analysis in diabetes, anomaly detection, mHealth adoption, wearable technology, and syndromic surveillance. He has developed models for infection detection, surgical risk prediction, and deidentification of clinical text. His work emphasizes real-world applicability, patient engagement, and data privacy. The most recent articles show a strong trend toward transformer models, synthetic data, and instruction-guided NLP in clinical contexts, alongside continued work in mHealth usability, caregiver support, and personalized health monitoring. His publications span journals in health informatics, medical informatics, and digital health, reflecting interdisciplinary collaboration. Scientific contributions include: Development of the EDMON system for real-time infection monitoring Creation of datasets for wearables and mHealth motivation factors Systematic reviews on reinforcement learning in diabetes and AI in healthcare security Innovation in cluster detection algorithms (K-CUSUM) for outbreak detection While direct information on grants and advising is not provided, his role as a doctoral candidate and co-author on numerous student-led studies suggests involvement in research mentoring. He collaborates extensively with researchers such as Gunnar Hartvigsen, Eirik Årsand, and Karl Øyvind Mikalsen, indicating membership in a large, active digital health research group. He is involved in a multidisciplinary research lab focused on digital health innovation, mHealth systems, and AI-driven clinical decision support. The team works on real-time monitoring, data privacy, and user-centered design of health technologies, with applications in chronic disease management and public health surveillance.

• Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS)
• Fish welfare and ethology
• Water quality and ozonation
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Jelena Kolarevic is Professor at the Norwegian Fisheries College, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø. She leads research on recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), water-quality engineering, biosensor technology and salmon welfare, and participates in several national projects aimed at automating land-based salmon farming. Research interests revolve around the interface of technology and biology in closed-containment aquaculture. Her group develops real-time monitoring tools (acoustic, optical and biochemical sensors) to track fish behaviour, respiratory activity and water chemistry, with the overarching goal of optimising growth conditions and safeguarding welfare. Recent work explores how ozonation, photoperiod, CO₂ levels and soundscapes affect salmon performance and stress physiology. Across 60+ articles since 2020 she has advanced: (i) RAS water treatment (ozone, organic matter, disinfection by-products), (ii) sensor-based welfare indicators (accelerometers, ventilation loggers, passive acoustics), and (iii) physiological responses to fasting, salinity, CO₂ and oxidative disinfectants. These studies collectively underpin evidence-based protocols for large-scale, land-based salmon production. She currently heads or co-leads competitive grants including CandRAS (education for RAS industry), LAKSVEL (operational welfare indicators), Balanst (real-time control of fish-environment-energy) and multiple Nofima–UiT industry projects on ozonation, degassing and biosecurity. Professor Kolarevic is actively involved in supervising PhD and MSc candidates within the Aquaculture and Environment research group, although individual student names are not listed in the supplied text.

• osteoporosis
• fracture epidemiology
• lifestyle and health
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Nina Emmaus is a Professor of Health Sciences in the Department of Health and Care Sciences at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Her research primarily focuses on osteoporosis and fracture epidemiology, with additional interests in lifestyle factors, health inequalities, and global health. She is an active member of the Public Health and Rehabilitation research group and has published extensively on bone health across the lifespan, particularly in Norwegian population studies. Professor Emmaus's research interests span several critical areas in public health and bone epidemiology. Her primary focus is on osteoporosis and fracture epidemiology, examining how bone health develops from adolescence through aging. She investigates the impact of lifestyle factors such as physical activity, nutrition, and tobacco use on bone development and maintenance. Her work also addresses health inequalities, exploring how social determinants affect bone health outcomes across different population groups. Additionally, she contributes to global health research, with particular attention to indigenous health issues including Sámi nursing education and culturally competent healthcare delivery in Northern Norway. Analysis of Professor Emmaus's recent publications reveals a strong focus on longitudinal population studies, particularly the Tromsø Study and Fit Futures cohort. Her research demonstrates consistent interest in how bone mineral density relates to various health outcomes including mortality, psychological distress, and physical capability. There is a clear emphasis on understanding bone development during adolescence and how early life factors influence long-term bone health. Her work increasingly incorporates interdisciplinary approaches, connecting bone health with mental health, cardiovascular health, and social determinants of health. The use of objective measurement tools like accelerometers for physical activity assessment represents a methodological strength in her recent work. Professor Emmaus actively collaborates on research projects within her department and across institutions. Her work often involves large-scale epidemiological studies with national significance, particularly regarding fracture prevention and bone health monitoring in the Norwegian population. She has contributed to policy discussions around nursing education and workforce development, particularly in northern Norway, advocating for culturally competent nursing education through her research on Sámi nursing practices. As a member of the Public Health and Rehabilitation research group, Professor Emmaus contributes to several ongoing research initiatives focused on improving population health outcomes. Her work bridges clinical research and public health practice, with particular attention to translating epidemiological findings into practical prevention strategies for bone-related conditions. She maintains strong connections with clinical practice through her research on fracture epidemiology and its implications for healthcare delivery in Northern Norway.

James Robert RuddView profile

Professor

• Movement Sciences
• Motor Learning
• Pedagogical Design
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Professor James Robert Rudd is a faculty member at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Teacher Education and Outdoor Studies. His research spans movement sciences, focusing on motor coordination, learning, and pedagogical design in child education and stroke rehabilitation. He has contributed extensively to understanding physical literacy, motor skill development, and transdisciplinary sport science research. University: Norwegian School of Sport Sciences School/College: Department of Teacher Education and Outdoor Studies Email: jamesr@nih.no Research: Movement learning, motor control, ecological dynamics, and rehabilitation strategies His recent work explores gamified interventions, assessment tools for motor competence, and cross-cultural studies in youth sports. He leads the PEER-HOMEcare project and is part of the Development in Context (DECO) research group.

• Epidemiology
• Preventive Medicine
• Nursing Science
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Elin Kristin Evensen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health and Care Sciences at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. She is a key academic leader in the Fit Futures research project and is actively involved in teaching and supervising master’s students in health sciences and nursing. Her work is centered in the Faculty of Health Sciences, with a strong focus on public health and population-based research. Her research interests include epidemiology, preventive medicine, nursing science, and community medicine, with particular emphasis on adolescent health, bone development, obesity, physical activity, and digital health interventions. She investigates long-term health outcomes using longitudinal data from the Fit Futures and Tromsø studies, contributing significantly to understanding early-life determinants of health. The recent publications highlight consistent trends in bone health, body composition, and lifestyle factors from childhood through adolescence into adulthood. Many studies utilize data from the Fit Futures cohort, reflecting a sustained focus on tracking health indicators over time. There is also growing interest in maternal experiences with digital healthcare and nutritional behaviors in young adults, indicating expanding qualitative and public health dimensions in her research. While no specific scientific awards are listed in the provided text, her extensive publication record in high-impact journals such as PLOS ONE , BMJ Open , and Archives of Osteoporosis underscores her scholarly impact. Her collaborative work with prominent researchers at UiT further strengthens her academic profile. Elin Kristin Evensen supervises master’s students in health sciences and specialized nursing programs. Although specific names of advisees are not listed, her supervisory role is clearly stated. She is involved in research projects related to optimizing bone strength and evaluating health research initiatives in Northern Norway, indicating active grant and project involvement. She is a core member of the Fit Futures research group under the broader thematic area of Public Health and Rehabilitation. This team conducts longitudinal cohort studies on youth health, with a focus on bone development, lifestyle, and preventive strategies. The Fit Futures project represents a major collaborative effort involving multiple disciplines and institutions.

Sigurd PedersenView profile

Researcher

• Sports Science
• Exercise Physiology
• Football Performance
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Sigurd Pedersen is a sports scientist affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, specializing in football performance research with particular emphasis on female athletes. His work bridges sports science and practical training applications through rigorous experimental designs including randomized controlled trials and longitudinal studies. His research interests center on: Strength-performance relationships in elite female football Training methodology effectiveness (flywheel vs traditional resistance) Physical activity measurement using accelerometry Effects of extraordinary circumstances (like pandemic lockdowns) on athletic performance Gender-specific physiological responses to training Pedersen's publication record demonstrates consistent focus on evidence-based sports science, with notable contributions examining how maximal strength development translates to on-field performance in football. His research often utilizes the Tromsø Study dataset, connecting elite athlete performance with broader population health research. A distinctive aspect of his work is addressing the historical research gap in female athlete studies, providing valuable insights specific to women's football. His scientific contributions include methodological innovations like PMData (a standardized sports logging dataset) and investigations into: Maintenance of athletic performance during disruptive events Comparative effectiveness of different training modalities Physical activity patterns across diverse population groups Enjoyment factors influencing exercise adherence Through his affiliation with UiT's Faculty of Health Sciences and the Tromsø Study, Pedersen contributes to both specialized sports performance research and broader public health understanding of physical activity.

• Physical Activity
• Aging
• Well-being
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Edward McAuley is a Professor of Kinesiology and Community Health at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with additional appointments in Psychology , Internal Medicine , and the Beckman Institute . His research focuses on physical activity, aging, and well-being. University: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Departments: Kinesiology and Community Health, Psychology, Internal Medicine Institute: Beckman Institute McAuley's research examines how physical activity impacts cognitive function, brain structure, and health in older adults and cancer survivors. His work includes studies on exercise interventions, sedentary behavior, and neuroplasticity. Recent publications highlight trends in neuroscience (e.g., brain connectivity, white matter integrity), aging (e.g., cognitive gains from exercise), and public health (e.g., sedentary behavior in U.S. adults). Collaborations span oncology and neurotrauma research.

Bjørge Herman HansenView profile

Researcher

• Physical Activity Epidemiology
• Measurement of Physical Activity
• Statistics
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Bjørge Herman Hansen is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Sport Medicine at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences. He actively contributes to national surveillance surveys on physical activity and sedentary behavior in Norway and plays a key role in the International Children's Accelerometer Database (ICAD), a major international collaborative effort focused on physical activity measurement in youth populations across multiple countries. Dr. Hansen specializes in physical activity epidemiology and the measurement of physical activity, with particular expertise in accelerometer-based assessment methods. His research spans multiple populations including children, adolescents, adults, and special populations such as individuals with disabilities and cancer survivors. He has made significant methodological contributions to understanding patterns of physical activity and sedentary behavior and their relationships with various health outcomes across the lifespan. His recent publication record reveals a strong emphasis on methodological advancements in physical activity measurement, population surveillance, and epidemiological relationships between activity patterns and health outcomes. A notable trend is his involvement in large-scale collaborative studies that pool data across multiple countries and cohorts, enabling more robust analyses of physical activity patterns and their health implications. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals including The Lancet, British Journal of Sports Medicine, and International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Dr. Hansen is an active contributor to both academic and public discourse, having shared his expertise through scientific podcasts like 'Physio-communication' where he explains statistical concepts, and through popular science articles in major Norwegian media outlets such as Fædrelandsvennen and Aftenposten. His research has direct implications for public health policy and physical activity guidelines, effectively bridging the gap between scientific research and practical application in promoting population health.

Ulf EkelundView profile

Professor

• Physical Activity Epidemiology
• Public Health
• Chronic Disease Prevention
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Ulf Ekelund is a Professor at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences in the Department of Sports Medicine. His research focuses on physical activity epidemiology, chronic disease prevention, and sedentary behavior's health impacts. He has over 425 publications, including work in high-impact journals like The Lancet and Nature, with an H-index of 133 (Google Scholar). He holds leadership roles in global health initiatives, including the Lancet Series on Physical Activity and Health Steering Committee and the World Health Organization's Guidelines Development Group. Key research interests include population-level physical activity patterns, early life determinants of health behaviors, and the interplay between physical activity/sedentary time and chronic diseases. His work emphasizes methodological advancements in activity measurement using accelerometry and wearable devices. Notable achievements include being named a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (2018–2023) and having three Altmetric Top 100 papers (2012, 2016, 2019). He collaborates internationally, contributing to global health policies through organizations like GoPA! (Global Observatory for Physical Activity) and the American College of Sports Medicine. Recent studies examine genetic contributions to fitness, device-measured activity patterns, and the long-term health outcomes of physical activity across lifespans. His work bridges epidemiological research with public health interventions to address global inactivity challenges.

Arnt Eltvedt FianeView profile

Professor

• Cardiovascular Surgery
• Heart Transplantation
• Mechanical Circulatory Support
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Arnt Eltvedt Fiane is a Professor in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Oslo. His primary affiliation is with Oslo University Hospital's Rikshospitalet location. He focuses on advanced cardiac surgical interventions including heart and lung transplantation, mechanical circulatory support devices (LVADs), and post-transplantation autonomic reinnervation mechanisms. Research interests emphasize cardiovascular device innovation, immunosuppression protocols in transplantation, and clinical outcomes of critical care interventions like ECMO. His work spans translational studies on cardiac fibrosis inhibition, accelerometer-based LVAD monitoring, and obesity's impact on device efficacy. Key contributions include national lung transplantation trend analyses and international registry studies (EUROMACS) on LVAD patient outcomes. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles in journals like The Lancet Respiratory Medicine and Circulation Research.

Alexander HorschView profile

Professor

• Computer Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Medical Image Analysis
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Alexander Horsch is a full-time Professor at the Department of Informatics, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. His research bridges Artificial Intelligence with Medical Imaging , Biosignal Analysis , and Public Health Informatics , with a focus on Accelerometer Data Processing and Machine Learning Applications in healthcare. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in: Accelerometer-based Physical Activity Monitoring (e.g., Automatic time in bed detection , Sedentary time estimation ) Deep Learning Architecture (e.g., packetLSTM , GUNet++ , Aux-Drop ) Interpretability in AI (e.g., Propagating Transparency , T-MIS: Transparency Adaptation ) Biomedical Applications (e.g., Virtual Labeling of Mitochondria , Digital Staining ) Collaborations span multiple institutions through projects like: VirtualStain - AI solutions for label-free biomedical imaging ACTIHEALTH - Physical activity epidemiology in Arctic populations Fit Futures - Adolescent health cohort studies He actively participates in research groups including: Computational Analytics and Intelligence (CAI) Health Informatics and Technology (HIT) High North Population Studies

• Ecology
• Wildlife Management
• Conservation Biology
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Olivier Devineau is a Professor at the University of Inland Norway, affiliated with the Faculty of Applied Ecology, Agricultural Sciences and Biotechnology and the Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management. He leads the LARGE research group focusing on large animal ecology. His research emphasizes wildlife population dynamics, predator-prey interactions, and conservation strategies in boreal and alpine ecosystems. Notable areas include rodent demography, carnivore behavior, and the ecological impacts of grazing practices. Recent work explores technological applications like accelerometry and camera traps for wildlife monitoring. He has published extensively on topics such as moose mortality patterns, lynx activity tracking, and bumblebee conservation in traditional farming systems. His research integrates field studies, ecological modeling, and innovative sensor technologies to address challenges in wildlife management and biodiversity preservation. Collaborations span Scandinavian and global ecosystems, with a focus on mitigating human-wildlife conflicts and climate-driven ecological changes. His contributions highlight interdisciplinary approaches to understanding and conserving large animal populations and their habitats.