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Eirik Skogvoll is a Professor at NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) and a pediatric anesthesiologist at St. Olav's University Hospital. He holds a leadership role as Vice Head for Research in the ISB Research group within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging. Skogvoll's academic background includes an MD (1985), PhD (2000), and certifications in anesthesiology (1993) and pediatrics (2005). He has been actively involved in clinical work, teaching, and research at NTNU since 1994. Notably, he served as Head of the Resuscitation Committee at St. Olav's Hospital from 2008 to 2019 and was a visiting professor at the University of Pennsylvania in 2017. His research focuses on anesthesiology, emergency medicine, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), with a particular emphasis on clinical circulatory physiology and medical statistics. He leads the Norwegian Cardiac Arrest Registry and has contributed to courses like Pediatric Emergencies and Medical Statistics in Clinical Analysis. Recent articles highlight advancements in AI-driven diagnostics (e.g., deep learning for ECG analysis), optimization of CPR techniques, and pediatric cardiac arrest epidemiology. His work bridges clinical practice and technological innovation, aiming to improve patient outcomes in critical care scenarios.

• Anesthesiology
• Emergency Medicine
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Siri Leknes is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Oslo, Faculty of Social Sciences. Her research spans cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, health psychology, social psychology, and affective neuroscience, with a focus on opioid systems in social and emotional processing. University of Oslo, Department of Psychology Faculty of Social Sciences Her work explores the neurochemical basis of motivation, pain modulation, and social behavior, particularly through opioid receptor studies. Key themes include addiction, reward processing, emotional regulation, and the interplay between physical and social pain. Recent publications analyze opioid treatment impacts on reward sensitivity, childhood adversity effects on drug responses, testosterone's influence on emotion recognition, and global personality-religiosity links. She leads projects like Musical Chills and The Friend Study , emphasizing neurobiology and social dynamics. Current projects: Musical Chills, The Friend Study Collaborations: Cross-institutional studies in pain, addiction, and social neuroscience

• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuropsychology
• Health Psychology
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Eirik Skogvoll is a Professor at NTNU and senior consultant in pediatric anesthesia at St. Olav's Hospital. He holds roles as Deputy Head of Research at the Department of Circulation and Imaging, and Head of the Professional Council of the Norwegian Cardiac Arrest Registry. His primary affiliations include NTNU's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and St. Olav's Hospital. Educations: Cand. med. (1985), specialist in anesthesiology (1993), dr.med. (2000), specialist in pediatrics (2005). Professional milestones include visiting professorship at University of Pennsylvania (2017) and leadership roles in resuscitation committees and registries. Research interests focus on anesthesia, emergency medicine, resuscitation, clinical circulatory physiology, and medical statistics. He leads courses in acute pediatric conditions and medical statistics, including KLMED8008: Analysis of Repeated Measurements. Recent publications (2020–2025) emphasize cardiac arrest management, AI-driven diagnostics (e.g., deep learning for ECG analysis), pediatric resuscitation outcomes, and hemodynamic monitoring innovations. His work bridges clinical practice with algorithmic advancements in critical care. Labs/teams: Active in the Norwegian Cardiac Arrest Registry and collaborations with institutions like University of Pennsylvania. His research integrates statistical analysis with clinical physiology, particularly in high-acuity settings.

• Emergency Medicine
• Anesthesia
• Pediatric Anesthesia
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Anne Opsal is an Associate Professor and Study Coordinator for the bachelor's nursing program at the University of Agder's Department of Health and Nursing Science. She holds a Doctorate from the University of Oslo and a Major in Nursing Science from the University of Bergen. With 19 years of clinical experience at Haukeland University Hospital and Sørlandet Hospital HF, she has worked as a nurse, unit manager, and researcher. She also serves as a Research Supervisor at Sørlandet Hospital HF's research unit. Her research focuses on nursing education, clinical training methods, substance use disorders, and healthcare quality improvement. Key projects include 'Improving Clinical Training for the Nurses of Tomorrow' (Encore) and contributions to the ProfHealth interdisciplinary research group. Her work bridges clinical practice and education, emphasizing blended learning and distance education strategies in nursing. Notable publications explore preoperative care optimization, patient experiences in addiction treatment, and evidence-based nursing practices. Her research often addresses gaps in healthcare delivery through systematic reviews and qualitative studies. She has collaborated with institutions like Sørlandet Hospital and the University of Oslo, contributing to both academic and clinical advancements in Norway.

• Nursing Education
• Substance Use Disorders
• Clinical Nursing Practices
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Marie Eikemo is a Researcher at the Department of Health, Developmental and Personality Psychology, University of Oslo. She leads the AffectiveBrains research group alongside Siri Leknes and is part of the Leknes Affective Brain Lab. Her work focuses on reward processes, opioid/endocannabinoid systems, and their roles in pain, stress, and decision-making. She coordinates the EU-funded OPIOIDREWARD project investigating opioid effects under stress and social perception. Eikemo’s research combines psychopharmacology with fMRI studies, examining opioid impacts on healthy and clinical populations. She also leads the CANNASTRESS project exploring endocannabinoids’ role in stress management. Her teaching includes cognitive neuroscience and peer review methodologies. She has authored/co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on opioid use disorder, reward sensitivity, and social/homeostatic mechanisms.

• Neuroscience of reward
• Opioid system
• Psychopharmacology
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Dr. Ishita Barua is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information and Communication Technology, University of Agder , specializing in the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and gastroenterology . With a clinical background as a physician, her research focuses on AI-assisted endocytoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, health technology assessment , and medical ethics in AI implementation. She actively contributes to public health discourse through both academic publications and popular science communication. Medical AI Colorectal Cancer Screening Health Technology Assessment Medical Ethics Her recent work analyzes AI's impact on colonoscopy quality , cost-effectiveness of AI systems , and workforce diversity in academia . She has published extensively in journals like Endoscopy , Gastroenterology , and NEJM Evidence , with 2025 publications showing continued leadership in AI-driven medical innovation. Current research investigates real-time optical diagnosis systems , withdrawal time monitoring , and equity in academic recruitment . Her clinical trials span topics from gender-specific pain management to Covid-19 transmission patterns . Dr. Barua also engages in public debates through op-ed contributions and podcast appearances on AI ethics in healthcare.

• Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
• Colorectal Cancer Screening
• Endocytoscopy
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Svetlana Ondrasova Skurtveit is a Professor at the Norwegian Centre for Addiction Research (SERAF), Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo. She leads multiple national and international research projects focusing on opioid use, prescription drug misuse, and registry-based public health studies. Her work is supported by collaborations with institutions in the Czech Republic, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, including Charles University, Karolinska Institute, and Norwegian Institute of Public Health. Professor, Norwegian Centre for Addiction Research (SERAF), University of Oslo Professor, Charles University, Prague Project Leader, POINT (Preventing an Opioid Epidemic in Norway) President, Norwegian Association of Epidemiology (NOFE) External reviewer for journals: Addiction, Pain, BMJ, Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety Her primary research interests include pharmacoepidemiology, psychopharmacology, opioid use and misuse, substance use disorders, medication-assisted rehabilitation, and the use of prescription drugs during pregnancy. She employs advanced epidemiological methods and large-scale national health registries to investigate predictors and consequences of persistent opioid use and related comorbidities. The recent publications highlight a strong focus on opioid epidemiology, pain management, and public health outcomes. Trends include registry-based cohort studies across Nordic countries, analysis of long-term opioid use, mortality risks, mental health comorbidities, and policy implications. Her work frequently involves multinational collaborations and leverages data from Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and the Czech Republic, contributing significantly to understanding and preventing opioid-related harm. Scientific Awards Best paper, The Scandinavian Association for the Study of Pain, 2010 Poster prize, Farmasidagene, 2010 Best paper, Sommers stiftelse til fremme av klinisk psykiatrisk forskning, 2017 Best poster, ISPE 2021 conference First Prize, Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, The Roland D. Mann Best Paper Awards, 2021 Poster prize, Norsk Smerteforening Fagkonferanse, 2023 Svetlana Skurtveit has supervised 22 PhD and 15 Master’s students from UiT, UiO, NTNU, Charles University Prague, UiB, and Oslo Metropolitan. She has served on PhD adjudication committees as first and second opponent and chaired evaluation committees. Her research is funded by the Mid-Norway Regional Health Authority and other national bodies. She is actively involved in academic leadership, representing Norway in the Nordic PharmacoEpidemiological Network (NorPEN) and serving on scientific boards for major health surveys including SAMINOR and UNGHUBRO. She is a key member of research groups focusing on opioids, opioid maintenance treatment (OMT), overdose prevention, and registry-based drug and addiction research. Her projects include AgeSUD, HAB, PriSUD, and POINT, all aimed at improving outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders through evidence-based interventions and policy recommendations.

• Addiction Research
• Pharmacoepidemiology
• Psychopharmacology
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Janne Kristin Hofstad serves as Assistant Professor at NTNU's Department of Public Health and Nursing (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences), concurrently completing her PhD in 2024. Her clinical research is anchored at St. Olavs Hospital, focusing on orthopedic surgery outcomes. Research interests center on postoperative pain dynamics in fast-track arthroplasty, with specific expertise in opioid consumption patterns, local anesthesia efficacy, and patient-reported recovery metrics. Her methodology prioritizes prospective cohort designs and randomized trials within hip/knee replacement pathways. Publication trends (2015-2025) demonstrate evolving scale from small RCTs (n=96 in 2022) to large registries (n=7330 in 2025), consistently comparing hip versus knee outcomes while integrating digital follow-up tools. No scientific awards are documented in the source material. Though student mentorship isn't explicitly recorded, her collaborative work involves orthopedic, anesthesia, and nursing teams at St. Olavs Hospital. Research appears institutionally funded through NTNU-St. Olavs clinical partnerships rather than discrete grants. She contributes to St. Olavs' Fast-Track Orthopedic Program, particularly in preoperative preparation simulation and post-discharge monitoring systems.

• Pain Management
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Postoperative Care
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Janne Rossen is a Lecturer at the University of Oslo, based at Campus South in Kristiansand. Her professional affiliation is evidenced through her institutional email (medisin.uio.no) and publication record focused on obstetric care. She investigates clinical protocols for labor management, including pharmacological interventions and care delivery models. Research Focus: Her expertise spans: Comparative effectiveness of outpatient vs. inpatient labor induction Optimization of oxytocin augmentation protocols Risk factors for cesarean sections and postpartum hemorrhage Patient experiences during medicalized labor processes Implementation of classification systems for obstetric outcomes Her publications (2010-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on evidence-based obstetric interventions, utilizing both randomized trials and qualitative methodologies. Research themes center on improving safety, efficacy, and patient-centeredness in labor management.

• Obstetrics
• Gynecology
• Labor Management
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Louis de Weerd is a Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery with a focus on cold weather injuries and advanced imaging techniques. Institution: UiT The Arctic University of Norway Department: Department of Clinical Medicine Email: louis.d.weerd@uit.no His research integrates dynamic infrared thermography and indocyanine green fluorescence angiography to optimize flap perfusion in complex reconstructive procedures. He has pioneered techniques for frostbite sequelae treatment , vesicovaginal fistula closure , and lipedema surgical management , addressing gaps in circumpolar health and postoperative care. He actively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in the Dermatoplastic Imaging Research Group , contributing to advancements in perforator flap surgery and dead space obliteration . His work extends to clinical education and international partnerships, particularly in circumpolar and tropical surgical contexts. Recent publications highlight his expertise in muscle flap applications , free fibula grafts , and innovative imaging protocols , with a focus on improving outcomes for patients with complex surgical needs.

• Plastic Surgery
• Reconstructive Surgery
• Medical Imaging
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Gunnvald Kvarstein is a Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, with clinical and research activities spanning pain medicine, interprofessional education, and chronic pain management. His work bridges clinical practice with academic research in pain treatment and patient safety. Research Themes: Pain Medicine, Interprofessional Education, Chronic Pain, Pediatric Pain, Medical Ethics Key Collaborations: University Hospital of North Norway, Scandinavian Pain Centers, Nursing Home Partnerships Recent publications demonstrate his focus on opioid safety , botulinum toxin applications , and interprofessional pain education . His academic output spans clinical pain interventions, biopsychosocial models, and surgical pain management. While no explicit awards are documented, his extensive co-authorships reflect collaborative research efforts with peers like Anna MS Kindlundh-Högberg, Sara Maria Allen, and Jan Henrik Rosland. Teaching activities emphasize interprofessional learning and practical pain management in nursing homes and clinical settings.

• Pain Medicine
• Interprofessional Education
• Chronic Pain Management
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Signe Søvik is a Professor at the Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, and a senior consultant anesthesiologist at the Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Akershus University Hospital, Norway. She is affiliated with the Research Group for Human Integrative Cardiovascular Control (CIRCON) and collaborates with departments of Infectious Diseases, Cardiology, and Emergencies and Critical Care across Oslo and Akershus University Hospitals. Her research focuses on acute respiratory and cardiovascular physiology, emergency medical care evaluation, and statistical modeling of complex medical systems. Key areas include pediatric anesthesia, trauma care, neonatal cardiorespiratory control, and medical simulation for teaching. She is actively involved in clinical and translational research with strong interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent publications reveal a strong trend in human physiological responses under stress, including trauma, hypovolemia, surgical positioning, and environmental exposure. Her work integrates clinical data with advanced statistical and network analysis, particularly in trauma epidemiology, ICU patient flow, and outcomes in critical illness such as COVID-19. She frequently employs cohort studies, systematic reviews, and physiological monitoring in healthy and patient populations. Signe Søvik is deeply engaged in medical education, especially through simulation-based training. She supervises research and contributes to quality improvement in emergency and critical care settings.

• Cardiovascular control
• Respiratory control
• Trauma care
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Sandra Flohr-Madsen is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Her academic work focuses on clinical anesthesia research within the Department of Clinical Medicine. Her primary research interests lie in regional anesthesia techniques , specifically investigating minimum effective volumes of local anesthetics for peripheral nerve blocks. Her work addresses critical safety considerations in anesthesia administration, particularly regarding systemic toxicity risks. Flohr-Madsen's research bridges clinical practice and pharmacological optimization in surgical settings. Her doctoral research examined the lateral sagittal infraclavicular block (LSIB) technique for upper extremity surgeries, determining minimum effective volumes of ropivacaine. This work contributes to evidence-based anesthesia protocols that balance efficacy with patient safety. Flohr-Madsen's scholarly activity demonstrates specialization in perioperative pain management with particular expertise in upper extremity surgical anesthesia techniques. Her research follows a methodical approach to determining precise anesthetic requirements for specific nerve block procedures.

• Anesthesiology
• Regional Anesthesia
• Pain Management
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Malin Eberhard-Gran is a Professor at the University of Oslo (UiO), affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and the Institute of Clinical Medicine. She holds a position in the Division of Health Services Research and Psychiatry. Her research focuses on pregnancy-related mental health, psychometrics, healthcare services for maternal populations, and pelvic joint pain during pregnancy. She obtained her MD from UiO in 2003 and became a Specialist in Community Medicine in 2014. She has held academic roles since 2013 and is a Senior Researcher at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) since 2006. Her work emphasizes evidence-based approaches to maternal health, including studies on postpartum mental health, perinatal epidemiology, and questionnaire methodology. She has contributed to over 100 peer-reviewed publications and led projects like the HEALTHx2 initiative analyzing antidepressant medication in perinatal care. Professional affiliations include board memberships with the National Association for Women with Pelvic Joint Pain and Nordisk Marcé. Her research portfolio includes longitudinal cohort studies on childbirth trauma, perinatal insomnia, and PTSD symptom development. Key themes include the impact of labor experiences on maternal and infant outcomes, as well as reproductive epidemiology. She has collaborated extensively with institutions like Akershus University Hospital and international teams exploring Nordic health data sources.

• Pregnancy-related mental health
• Psychometrics
• Healthcare services for pregnant women
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Stefanie Muff is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at NTNU, specializing in Bayesian statistical methods, quantitative genetics, and ecological modeling. Her work bridges statistical methodology with applications in evolutionary biology and wildlife research. Expertise: Bayesian inference, missing data modeling, genomic prediction, and habitat selection analysis Key affiliations: NTNU's Department of Mathematical Sciences Research interests focus on developing statistical frameworks for ecological and evolutionary questions, including studies on animal movement patterns, inbreeding effects in wild populations, and genomic prediction in non-model organisms. She actively contributes to methodological advancements in handling missing data and measurement error in ecological datasets. Recent work emphasizes applying Bayesian models to real-world ecological problems, such as dispersal genetics in vertebrate metapopulations and spatial variation in metabolic traits. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates statistics with empirical studies on birds and other wildlife. Notable collaborations: Alpine ibex conservation, house sparrow metapopulation studies, and genomic prediction frameworks Advocates for transparent science through teaching courses like ISTT1003 - Statistics and TMA4268 - Statistical Learning. Active in academic outreach with documentaries and workshops on ecological data analysis.

• Bayesian Statistics
• Quantitative Genetics
• Animal Behavior
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