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Per Sigvald Bakke is a Professor at the University of Bergen's Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Science, with extensive expertise in respiratory medicine. His research primarily focuses on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, and related pulmonary conditions, with significant contributions to understanding disease mechanisms, clinical phenotyping, and epidemiology. Dr. Bakke's research interests span COPD phenotyping, asthma heterogeneity, genomics of respiratory diseases, pulmonary function testing, and clinical epidemiology. His work frequently involves large-scale cohort studies and international collaborations, particularly through the U-BIOPRED consortium. His research has significantly advanced understanding of COPD progression, exacerbation risk factors, and the relationship between respiratory diseases and systemic conditions like metabolic syndrome. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to respiratory medicine, with recent work focusing on multi-omics approaches to disease phenotyping, genetic determinants of lung function, and clinical management of COPD. His research often bridges basic science with clinical application, addressing critical questions in respiratory disease management and patient outcomes. Dr. Bakke has been instrumental in numerous international collaborative studies including the ECLIPSE cohort, U-BIOPRED, and various genome-wide association studies examining COPD and asthma. His work has contributed to clinical guidelines and improved understanding of respiratory disease mechanisms across diverse populations.

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Respiratory Medicine
• Asthma
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Ulrik Wisløff is a Professor and Head of the Cardiac Exercise Research Group (CERG) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging. He also holds an Honorary Professorship at the University of Queensland, Australia, and serves as Head of Physical Performance at Rosenborg FC. His research focuses on exercise physiology, translating experimental findings into clinical applications, and developing health technologies like the PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence) metric. Wisløff leads CERG, a 55-member group renowned for groundbreaking studies on exercise in cardiovascular health, aging, and disease prevention. He has authored over 340 peer-reviewed papers, with 127,000+ citations, and been recognized as one of the world's top-cited exercise scientists. Key achievements include the Fitness Calculator (used by 80.5 million people) and PAI, a free app with 70 million users worldwide. Current projects include NorEx (9,700 patients with myocardial infarction) and ExPlas (Alzheimer’s cognitive function trials). Wisløff has mentored 22 postdocs and 38 PhD students, advancing the next generation of researchers. His leadership extends to innovative ventures like the 'My Medical Digital Twin' project, spun into Mia Health Ltd. Scientific contributions span exercise physiology, cardiovascular risk prediction, and high-intensity training efficacy. Awards include Norway’s highest honor in heart research (2020). Research spans molecules-to-society translational medicine, emphasizing global health impact through physical activity advocacy.

• Exercise Physiology
• Cardiovascular Health
• Exercise as Medicine
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Bjørn Olav Åsvold, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Medicine (Epidemiology) and Center leader at the HUNT Centre for Molecular and Clinical Epidemiology (HUNT MCE), Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He also serves as a Consultant at the Department of Endocrinology, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital. His research spans epidemiology, genetics, and clinical medicine. MD, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 2001 PhD, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 2008 Specialist in internal medicine, 2014 Specialist in endocrinology, 2015 Åsvold's research focuses on thyroid dysfunction and diabetes , investigating their interplay with cardiometabolic diseases and pregnancy complications . He utilizes Mendelian randomization studies to explore causal relationships between genetic factors and health outcomes, including sleep traits , autoimmune thyroid disease , and kidney function . His work also addresses global health issues like obesity in Nepal and diabetic complications in Norway. Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding hip fracture risk prediction , cardiovascular implications of sleep patterns , and genetic determinants of trace elements . Åsvold's collaborations span multiple international institutions, including the HUNT Study and HUNT MCE in Norway.

• Thyroid dysfunction
• Diabetes
• Pregnancy complications and cardiovascular risk
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Eva Gerdts is a Professor at the Clinical Institute 2, University of Bergen, and is affiliated with Haukeland University Hospital. She is a Member of the Norwegian Academy of Sciences and leads the Bergen Hypertension and Cardiac Dynamics Group. Her work is central to the Center for Research on Heart Disease in Women, established in 2020 with support from the Heart Foundation, Bergen Women's Health Association, and the Grieg Foundation. University: University of Bergen Affiliation: Clinical Institute 2 Research Group: Hypertension and Cardiac Dynamics Center: Center for Research on Heart Disease in Women Email: eva.gerdts@uib.no Her research focuses on heart disease in women , particularly as influenced by hypertension, aortic valve stenosis, obesity, and autoimmune diseases. She investigates sex-specific differences in cardiac strain, arterial stiffness, and myocardial remodeling. Her work emphasizes how male-based data cannot be extrapolated to women, advocating for gender-specific cardiovascular guidelines. Her recent publications span population studies like the Tromsø and Hordaland Health Surveys, clinical trials, and international collaborations. Key trends include sex differences in hypertension outcomes , cardiac effects of bariatric surgery , cryptogenic stroke in young adults , and inflammatory markers in autoimmune diseases . Her research integrates echocardiography, longitudinal data, and public health implications. Scientific recognition includes: Member of the Norwegian Academy of Sciences National Heart Association's Heart Research Prize 2022 She supervises multiple PhD and Master’s students, including Ester Kringeland, Sahrai Saeed, and Arleen Aune. She leads the PhD course NORHEART901 in Cardiovascular Imaging and teaches in medical education on hypertension, cardiac ultrasound, and women's heart health. Her research is supported by large-scale population studies and clinical collaborations, particularly through the NOR-SYS and SECRETO projects. She also organizes professional education on valvular disease and dyspnea. She leads or collaborates with several research teams: Bergen Hypertension and Cardiac Dynamics Group Center for Research on Heart Disease in Women NOR-SYS (Norwegian Stroke in the Young Study) SECRETO (Searching for Explanations for Cryptogenic Stroke in the Young) FATCOR Study (Fitness, Adiposity, and Cardiovascular Risk)

• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Hypertension
• Heart Disease in Women
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Neil Martin Davies is a Researcher at the Department of Public Health and Nursing , Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) . His work bridges epidemiology, genetics, and public health, with a focus on causal inference, Mendelian randomization, and socioeconomic health disparities. His research explores the intersection of genetic epidemiology , developmental psychology , and clinical outcomes . Key themes include the impacts of antiseizure medications in pregnancy , cardiometabolic risks in psychiatric populations , and health policy implications of Mendelian randomization . Recent publications highlight methodological advancements in directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) , instrumental variable analysis , and family-based sampling . His work frequently addresses parental education effects , sleep patterns , and genetic correlations in large cohorts like UK Biobank. Neil Martin Davies contributes to scientific reporting standards , co-authoring the STROBE-MR guidelines for Mendelian randomization studies. His collaborations span neurology , mental health , and health economics , emphasizing causal relationships over correlational findings.

• Epidemiology
• Genetic Epidemiology
• Public Health
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Tor Iversen is a Professor of Health Economics at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Department of Health Management and Health Economics within the Institute of Health and Society. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics (1993) and a cand. oecon. (1978) from the University of Oslo. His research focuses on market conditions in healthcare, economic incentives for healthcare providers, and policy evaluations such as free choice reforms and primary care team models. Education: Doctorate in Economics (1993), University of Oslo; cand. oecon. (1978), University of Oslo. Research Interests: Non-price rationing mechanisms in healthcare, economic incentives in long-term care, digital surveillance for chronic disease management, and cross-country comparisons of treatment outcomes and costs. Current projects include evaluations of Norway’s primary healthcare teams pilot program, telemedicine interventions for chronic conditions, and cost-effectiveness analyses of healthcare policies. Professional Activities: Iversen has held editorial roles at the International Journal of Health Care Finance and Economics and the Nordic Journal of Health Economics . He collaborates with institutions globally, including Karolinska Institutet, Harvard University, and the University of Melbourne. His research emphasizes healthcare access, provider behavior, and policy impacts. Grants/Advising: Led evaluations of healthcare reforms and pilot programs, including the Norwegian Primary Healthcare Teams project. His work often involves interdisciplinary teams and practical policy applications. Labs/Teams: Part of the Health Economics Research Programme (HERO) and contributed to initiatives like NORCHER (Norwegian Centre for Health Services Research) and the OMIT cohort study on diabetes outcomes.

• Health Economics
• Health Policy
• Healthcare Management
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Hilde Moseby Berge is an Associate Professor in the Department of General Practice at the University of Oslo. Her research focuses on cardiovascular health in athletes, injury and illness prevention in elite sports, and the psychological and social impacts of cardiac arrest survival among young exercisers. She has collaborated extensively with institutions like the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic committees, contributing to longitudinal health monitoring programs for athletes. Her work includes evaluating automated external defibrillator (AED) availability in sports clubs and analyzing post-surgical outcomes for musculoskeletal injuries. Berge is also affiliated with the Clinical General Practice Research (Allmix) and General Practice Health Services Research (ALHF) groups, emphasizing her commitment to practical healthcare solutions. Key research themes include: 1) Cardiac events in sports contexts, 2) Health disparities affecting Paralympic athletes, and 3) Long-term health surveillance for Olympic/Paralympic participants. Her studies often use systematic reviews and multi-year cohort analyses, with findings published in journals like British Journal of Sports Medicine and Resuscitation . Berge’s contributions to healthcare systems include designing prevention protocols for sudden cardiac arrest and investigating bone density issues in elite Para athletes. She has co-authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles since 2014, addressing topics such as ECG interpretation in athletes, post-cardiac arrest quality of life, and the epidemiology of sports-related injuries. Her work bridges clinical research and real-world healthcare applications, particularly in sports medicine and emergency preparedness.

• Sports Medicine
• Cardiovascular Health
• Health Services Research
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Eva Langvik is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her work focuses on depression, health psychology, personality assessment, and occupational psychology. She has extensively published on topics such as moral stress in law enforcement, workplace well-being, and psychological factors in cardiovascular health. Her research interests include the intersection of personality traits and health outcomes, particularly in high-stress professions like policing. Studies often address stress management, organizational support systems, and the psychological impact of working with child abuse cases. Recent articles highlight her analysis of police employees’ experiences with workload and organizational resources, as well as investigations into public perception of offenders and patient experiences in clinical settings. She collaborates with institutions like the NTNU Department of Psychology and the Trøndelag Police District.

• Depression
• Health Psychology
• Heart diseases
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Professor John Bjarne Hansen is a prominent researcher in the field of venous thromboembolism (VTE) at the Department of Clinical Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. He serves as Research Group Leader of Thrombosis Research (TREC) and Head of Unit at the Thrombosis Research Center (TREC), Medical Clinic, University Hospital of Northern Norway. Education: Cand.med (MD), Universitetet i Tromsø (1989) Dr. med (PhD in Cardiovascular Medicine), Universitetet i Tromsø (1997) Hansen's research focuses on clinical epidemiology and risk factors for venous thromboembolism, diagnostic and predictive biomarkers for VTE, and the pathophysiology of thrombotic events. His work spans multiple projects including PREVENT, Mission-VTE, Genetics and VTE, Biomarkers of VTE risk, and Cancer-associated VTE. He has contributed significantly to understanding the complex interplay between genetic factors, lifestyle, and comorbidities in VTE development. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on biomarkers for VTE prediction, with numerous 2024-2025 articles examining genetic, molecular, and clinical risk factors. His research utilizes large population studies like the HUNT and Tromsø studies to identify novel predictors and understand gender differences in VTE risk. Hansen has made substantial contributions to thrombosis research through his leadership of the Thrombosis Research Center (TREC) and through active participation in international collaborations. His work bridges basic science and clinical application, with emphasis on translating research findings into improved risk prediction and prevention strategies for venous thromboembolism. Mentorship and Academic Leadership: Primary supervisor for 35 completed PhD theses Co-supervisor for 5 completed PhD theses Currently supervising 7 PhD students as primary supervisor and 6 as co-supervisor Mentored 13 postdoctoral researchers (10 former, 3 current) He has held various academic positions since 1991, progressing from doctoral student to full professor, with a visiting professorship at The Scripps Research Institute (2008-2009). From 2007-2008, he served as Pro-Dean for Research at the Faculty of Health Sciences.

• Venous Thromboembolism
• Clinical Epidemiology
• Cardiovascular Medicine
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Ane Johannessen serves as Professor at the Department of Global Health and Community Medicine, University of Bergen, and Researcher at the Occupational Medicine Department, Helse Bergen HF - Haukeland University Hospital. Her dual institutional roles bridge academic research with clinical practice in respiratory and environmental health. Her research focuses on environmental determinants of respiratory disease, specializing in air pollution impacts on asthma development, spirometry patterns in obstructive lung diseases, and social inequalities in mortality. She employs longitudinal population studies and advanced epidemiological methods to investigate how greenness exposure modifies pollution effects and how occupational class influences cardiovascular outcomes over decades. Recent publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory emphasizing environmental epidemiology, with 2025 studies on parental pollution exposure and offspring asthma alongside respiratory hospitalizations. Her 2024 work establishes clinical frameworks for pre-COPD identification and examines persistent socioeconomic mortality gradients, demonstrating methodological rigor in large-scale Nordic cohorts. Professor Johannessen actively leads the Bergen Lung Health Study and contributes to the Life-GAP project analyzing air pollution impacts. She participates in the IP-future initiative developing interprofessional healthcare education frameworks, reflecting her commitment to translating research into clinical practice and policy through multi-institutional collaborations across Norway.

• Respiratory Epidemiology
• Air Pollution Health Effects
• Environmental Epidemiology
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Miriam K. Gustafsson serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health and Nursing at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), with active research and teaching responsibilities. Her institutional affiliation includes the Samfunnsmedisinbygget facility in Øya, Trondheim. Her educational background includes an MD from Lund University, Sweden (1998), followed by PhD studies in the Department of Public Health and Nursing at NTNU from 2013-2018. Her doctoral dissertation focused on Vitamin D status and health-related quality of life in pregnancy-impact of exercise . Gustafsson's research centers on maternal-fetal nutrition, particularly vitamin D metabolism during pregnancy and its long-term impacts on offspring health. Her work spans nutritional epidemiology, obesity research, and diabetes prevention, with significant contributions to understanding how prenatal vitamin status affects childhood bone development, dental health, and metabolic outcomes. Recent studies extend into Nepalese population health, examining obesity and diabetes prevalence in rural communities. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals consistent focus on vitamin D's role in pregnancy since 2016, evolving from Norwegian cohort studies to international comparative research. Her work demonstrates methodological diversity across randomized controlled trials, longitudinal cohort analyses, and population-based surveys, with increasing emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches to maternal-child health. As an academic advisor, she has supervised Master's theses including Axel Sjilov's Should we be concerned about the vitamin A status among Norwegian pregnant women? (2020) and Klara Evjen Seim's The Association Between Maternal Vitamin D Status and Bone Mass in Offspring at 8-9 Years of Age (2018). Her outreach activities include developing the BEDre interdisciplinary obesity treatment model and regular public health communication through media interviews. Gustafsson actively participates in research teams including the longitudinal pregnancy cohort study tracking maternal vitamin status and child outcomes, and collaborates with dental health researchers on enamel hypomineralization projects. Her recent outreach includes academic lectures at European Calcified Tissue Society meetings and popular science presentations on eating disorders through ROS Trøndelag.

• Maternal and Child Health
• Nutritional Epidemiology
• Vitamin D Metabolism
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Ivana Bojanic is a full-time Researcher at the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Nord University, Norway. She holds a PhD in Medicine and Health Sciences from NTNU (2023) and has a background in pharmacy, medical biochemistry, and clinical experience as a laboratory head in Serbia. Her research focuses on mental health, drug use patterns, and cultural safety in healthcare, particularly among the Sami population and Arctic indigenous communities. She leads interdisciplinary projects funded by organizations like NordForsk and SANKS, addressing mental health in cardiovascular diseases/diabetes, digital health innovations for aging populations, and culturally safe healthcare services. Education: BSc in Pharmacy and Medical Biochemistry from the University of Belgrade, MSc in Pharmaceutical Health Prevention (University of Belgrade), PhD in Medicine and Health Sciences (NTNU). Teaching responsibilities include physiology, pharmacology, and quantitative research methods at bachelor's and master's levels. She supervises PhD and master's students and collaborates internationally on public health initiatives. Key Research Projects include: "Exploring Cultural Safety in Municipal Healthcare Services for Saami with Somatic Diseases" (Project Manager, NOK 267,000) "Promoting Healthy Aging of Sámi and Inuit Elders Through Co-Designed Digital Health Tool" (NordForsk, NOK 15 million) She is affiliated with research groups: Healthcare and Population Health, Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Management. Her work emphasizes co-design methods, quantitative/qualitative research, and health equity for marginalized groups such as the Sami population.

• Epidemiology
• Drug Use
• Mental Health
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Nils Eiel Steen is a Professor at the Centre for Precision Psychiatry , Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo . With a focus on psychiatric genetics and immune biomarkers , his work bridges schizophrenia research , bipolar disorder , and metabolic psychiatry . Genetic overlap between mental disorders and immune/metabolic traits Neuroinflammatory mechanisms in psychosis Neuroimaging-genetics integration Sex-specific pharmacological responses His recent publications reveal trends in: Linking cerebellar morphology to mental illnesses Mapping inflammatory-cognitive subgroups Identifying genetic pleiotropy across psychiatric and neurological conditions Elucidating infectious triggers in severe mental disorders Collaborations span Oslo University Hospital units and international consortia, with emphasis on translational neuroscience and precision medicine .

• Psychiatric Genetics
• Immune Biomarkers in Mental Illness
• Neuroinflammation
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Jørgen Jensen serves as Professor in the Department of Physical Performance at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, where he leads the Biochemical Laboratory and heads the biochemistry research group. His responsibilities encompass teaching, research supervision, and service on the Committee for Postgraduate Education. Dr. Jensen earned his PhD from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences in 1993, followed by postdoctoral training at the University of Oslo. Prior to his current position, he conducted research at the National Institute of Occupational Health from 1997 to 2009, investigating skeletal muscle glucose uptake and glycogen metabolism mechanisms. His research centers on carbohydrate metabolism regulation during and after exercise, with particular emphasis on caffeine's ergogenic effects, protein supplementation impacts on endurance performance, and exercise-induced insulin sensitivity changes. This work bridges exercise physiology, biochemistry, and nutritional science to advance understanding of human performance and metabolic health. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals strong focus on nutritional interventions (protein/carbohydrate supplementation, fasting), metabolic adaptation to exercise, and biochemical monitoring through nitrogen excretion and proteome analysis. His studies frequently employ human trials with endurance athletes and controlled metabolic testing. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. As an educator, Jensen holds academic responsibility for Metabolism (THP204) and Metabolic Regulation (MA408) courses, delivering lectures on metabolic processes. His supervision activities include mentoring graduate students within the biochemistry research group framework. The biochemistry research group operates the university's Biochemical Laboratory, conducting studies on exercise-induced metabolic responses, nutrient-exercise interactions, and molecular mechanisms underlying performance adaptations.

• Exercise Physiology
• Metabolism
• Biochemistry
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Hanne Cathrine Lie is an Associate Professor at the Department of Behavioral Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo. Her work focuses on clinical communication, doctor-patient relationships, health literacy, and psychosocial aspects of somatic illness, particularly in cancer survivorship. She leads teaching initiatives and collaborates with institutions like the National Competence Service for Late Effects after Cancer Treatment and Radiumhospitalet. PhD in Psychology from the University of Western Australia (2009) Postdoctoral research in psychosocial oncology (2009-2013, 2013-2015) Her research spans psycho-oncology , health literacy , and chronic fatigue in cancer survivors , with recent studies on aerobic exercise interventions, transition care for adolescents, and non-pharmacological fatigue management. She investigates barriers to physical activity, work ability, and sexual health late effects in long-term survivors. Key trends in her 2022-2025 publications include: Systematic reviews of physician-patient communication strategies Nationwide cohort studies (NOR-CAYACS) on psychological symptoms Feasibility testing of multidisciplinary interventions Qualitative analyses of emotional concerns in follow-up consultations She contributes to guidelines like the International Late Effects of Childhood Cancer Guideline Harmonization Group and develops communication tools for survivorship care. Her work bridges interdisciplinary collaborations in clinical communication research.

• Patient perspective
• Clinical communication
• Doctor-patient relationship
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