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• Public Health
• Health Promotion
• Salutogenesis
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Ruca Elisa Katrin Maass is an Associate Professor at the Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her work focuses on Public Health, Health Promotion, and Salutogenesis, emphasizing social equity, participatory processes, and policy coherence. She holds a PhD in Health Science, complemented by a Master's in Social and Community Psychology and a Bachelor in Occupational Therapy. Research Interests Salutogenesis and its application beyond health sectors Social determinants of health and health equity Community and municipal health policies Occupational therapy in public health contexts Participatory research methodologies Key Contributions Maass has pioneered frameworks linking salutogenesis to urban planning, policy-making, and cross-sectoral collaboration. Her recent work evaluates municipal health strategies' alignment with Norway's Public Health Act and explores occupational therapists' roles in healthcare systems. She also investigates how green spaces and neighborhood resources influence health outcomes. Grants & Outreach Principal investigator on EU-funded INHERIT project (2019) Co-developer of the Trøndelag Model for Public Health Work Teaching: Course FH3010 - Systematisk folkehelsearbeid Labs/Teams Part of the Health Services Research (HiST) group at NTNU, collaborating extensively with municipalities and international partners like the IUHPE and Springer Nature.

Beathe Kiland GranerudView profile

Assistant Professor

• Medical Microbiology
• Antibiotic Resistance
• Infection Immunology
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Beathe Kiland Granerud is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Nursing, Health and Laboratory Science at Østfold University College. She holds a BSc in Biomedical Science, an MSc in Medical Microbiology, and is pursuing a PhD in Clinical Virology at the University of Oslo. Her academic roles include teaching medical microbiology, ethics, communication, and molecular biology. She has extensive industry experience as a biomedical scientist, laboratory engineer, and study program leader for the Biomedical Laboratory Science program. Her research focuses on medical microbiology (particularly highly pathogenic microbes), antibiotic resistance, infection immunology, bioinformatics, and pedagogical strategies in biomedical education. Recent work has centered on SARS-CoV-2 variants, host immune responses, and clinical outcomes in severe COVID-19 cases. Granerud has contributed to over 15 peer-reviewed articles since 2013, analyzing topics like Omicron/Delta variant comparisons, complement activation in infections, and predictive analytics for patient outcomes. Her studies often involve multinational collaborations, such as the ISARIC-COVID-19 dataset initiative. Her teaching emphasizes practical skills in biomedical laboratory practices and ethical considerations in science. She has advised no formally documented students but actively contributes to curriculum development and laboratory training programs. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with institutions like the Norwegian Institute of Public Health and University of Oslo on virology and microbiology research. Active in pandemic response initiatives through clinical and bioinformatics studies.

• Child Health
• Child Nutrition
• Substance Use in Children
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Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv Engebretsen is a Professor at the Centre for International Health (CIH), Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care (IGS), University of Bergen. A Norwegian medical doctor (MD) with a PhD in Medicine (2009) from UiB and a Cand. Mag. (equivalent to BA) from the University of Oslo (1997), she has dedicated her career to child survival and thriving, with a focus on nutrition, HIV prevention, and mental health in low-resource settings. Education: PhD in Medicine, University of Bergen (2009) Cand. Mag. (BA equivalent), University of Oslo (1997) Affiliations: Centre for International Health, University of Bergen Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care Global Mental Health Research Group (leader) Centre for Nutrition Her research spans child nutrition, substance use disorders, HIV prevention, implementation science, and mental health, with fieldwork in Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zambia, Burkina Faso, Uganda, DR Congo, South Africa, and the Philippines. She has led large-scale trials on infant feeding, HIV transmission prevention, and child alcohol use disorders, emphasizing mixed-methods and community-based approaches. She teaches nutrition, anthropometry, and research methodology at all academic levels (bachelor to PhD), coordinating courses like Global Nutrition (5sp) and Research Methods in Nutrition and Global Health. Her clinical work in child psychiatry (2011-2013 full-time; 2021-2024 part-time) complements her academic contributions.

Naome OtitiView profile

Associate Professor

• International Business and Development
• Social Enterprises and Microfinance
• Alternative Finance
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Naome Otiti serves as an Associate Professor at the School of Business and Law, University of Agder, and is an active member of the Center for Research on Social Enterprises and Microfinance (CERSEM). Her academic foundation includes a PhD in International Business and MSc in Business Administration (International Management specialization) from the University of Agder, complemented by a BCom in Accounting from Makerere University, Uganda. Her educational qualifications: PhD in International Business, University of Agder MSc in Business Administration (International Management), University of Agder BCom in Accounting, Makerere University, Uganda Dr. Otiti's research critically examines International Business and Development through the lens of Social Enterprises and Microfinance, with specialized focus on Alternative Finance mechanisms and Human Resource Management challenges in resource-constrained environments. Her work investigates how socioeconomic matching between staff and clients affects institutional performance in bottom-of-the-pyramid markets, while analyzing gender dynamics in microfinance delivery systems. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent methodological rigor in studying microfinance institutions across Africa and Asia, with emerging trends highlighting the dual importance of employee tenure stability and gender-inclusive practices for achieving sustainable social impact. Her scholarship bridges theoretical frameworks in international business with practical applications in development finance. Through CERSEM, Dr. Otiti contributes to collaborative research initiatives advancing knowledge on social entrepreneurship models and financial inclusion strategies, particularly in Sub-Saharan African contexts where her Ugandan academic background provides valuable regional insight.

Mona Elisabeth SkjellandView profile

Professor

• Neurology
• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Atherosclerosis
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Mona Elisabeth Skjelland is a Professor at the Department of Neurology, Oslo University Hospital , with a focus on cerebrovascular diseases and atherosclerosis. Her research integrates neurology, cardiology, and immunology to address stroke mechanisms, treatment outcomes, and inflammatory pathways. Key Research Areas : Atherosclerosis, Stroke Prevention, Inflammatory Disease Mechanisms, Neurovascular Interventions Her recent publications analyze biomarkers in cardiac amyloidosis, vaccine-induced thrombosis, and metabolic factors in carotid plaque instability. Articles highlight collaborations across Europe in large-scale trials for acute stroke and thrombectomy protocols. Notable Trends : Focus on complement system activation in atherosclerosis Clinical trials for thrombectomy efficacy in elderly stroke patients Investigations into vaccine-associated thrombotic thrombocytopenia

Anders Christofer LundqvistView profile

Professor

• Neurology
• Pain Management
• Psychiatry
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Anders Christofer Lundqvist is a Professor at the University of Oslo , affiliated with the Division of Health Services Research and Psychiatry. His research focuses on neurology, pain management, geriatrics, and health services research, with extensive publications on medication-overuse headache, chronic pain, cognitive impairment, and post-cardiac arrest outcomes. Email: a.c.lundqvist@medisin.uio.no Research Interests include: Medication-overuse headache and detoxification strategies Cognitive effects of CNS depressants in older adults Chronic headache epidemiology and comorbidities Long-term outcomes post-cardiac arrest Public health implications of analgesic use in vulnerable populations Recent article trends (2014-2025) highlight expertise in: Neuropharmacology of CNS depressants Pain assessment tools in geriatric populations Clinical interventions for medication misuse Epidemiology of post-COVID cognitive impairment Biomarker discovery in critical care settings Population-based health outcomes in Norway Research Groups: Clinical Neuroscience Group, Ahus (CNG) Health Services Research, Akershus University Hospital Projects: Brief intervention for medication misuse among older adults PATHWAYS: Improving care pathways for older people

• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
• NMR Structure Determination
• Metabolomics
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Frode Rise is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Oslo, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. His research is centered around Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy with applications spanning natural product chemistry, metabolomics, and structural analysis of biologically active compounds. His primary research interests include NMR structure determination of naturally occurring substances from plant and marine sources, metabolic studies using 13 C NMR spectroscopy, medical NMR metabolomics, and organic chemistry. Dr. Rise has made significant contributions to the structural characterization of marine toxins including pinnatoxins and maitotoxins, polysaccharide research from medicinal plants, and metabolomics studies with medical applications. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration across chemistry, biology, and medical research fields. Analysis of his recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a consistent focus on structural characterization using NMR techniques, with particular emphasis on marine toxins, plant polysaccharides, and medical metabolomics. His research bridges fundamental chemistry with practical applications in food safety, traditional medicine validation, and disease biomarker discovery. The publications show strong international collaboration, particularly with researchers in marine toxicology and natural product chemistry. Dr. Rise maintains laboratory facilities in rooms Ø 320, Ø322, 332, 334, 338, and 340 at the University of Oslo and is associated with the University of Oslo NMR Center and the Norwegian Society for Magnetic Resonance. While MSc projects in synthetic organic chemistry are not currently offered due to funding constraints for chemicals and equipment, his research group continues to be active in NMR-based structural analysis across multiple domains.

Michael Thomas DurheimView profile

Lecturer

• Interstitial Lung Diseases
• Lung Transplantation
• Pulmonary Fibrosis
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Michael Thomas Durheim holds academic appointments as a Lecturer at the Institute of Clinical Medicine (2020-2021) and Senior Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at Oslo University Hospital-Rikshospitalet (2016–present). He earned his M.D. from Duke University School of Medicine (USA) and a Dr.Philos. in Pulmonary Medicine from the University of Oslo (2022). His research focuses on interstitial lung diseases, lung transplantation outcomes, and post-COVID-19 pulmonary sequelae. Education: M.D., Duke University School of Medicine, USA Dr.Philos., Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo Research Interests: Interstitial lung diseases (e.g., idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis) Outcomes in lung transplantation Post-COVID-19 cardiac and pulmonary complications Complement pathway in pulmonary fibrosis pathogenesis Publications Trends: Recent works emphasize clinical trials (e.g., CleanUP-IPF trial), post-transplant complications, and the impact of antimicrobial therapy in pulmonary fibrosis. His post-COVID studies explore long-term cardiac and respiratory outcomes using imaging and biomarkers. Awards: None explicitly listed. Advising & Grants: Active in clinical trial design (e.g., randomized controlled trials on antimicrobial therapy) and translational research in lung transplantation. Collaborates on national and international studies. Labs/Teams: Member of the "Lung transplantation and inflammation" research group at the University of Oslo, focusing on translational and clinical studies in respiratory medicine.

• Immunology
• Innate Immunity
• Complement System
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Terje Espevik is a Professor and Director of the Centre of Molecular Inflammation Research (CEMIR), a Centre of Excellence at NTNU. His research focuses on the interplay between the complement system, inflammasomes, and Toll-like receptors in inflammatory diseases, with an emphasis on microbial and cholesterol crystal-induced signaling. He leads CEMIR, which integrates molecular mechanisms of inflammation with translational research. Research interests include innate immunity, sterile inflammation in atherosclerosis, and therapeutic strategies targeting complement and inflammasome pathways. His work has demonstrated that cholesterol crystals activate complement pathways, leading to inflammatory responses in cardiovascular diseases. Key findings include the role of cyclodextrin in modulating cholesterol crystal-induced inflammation and the development of anti-inflammatory peptides derived from SLAMF1. Publications highlight his contributions to understanding TLR signaling pathways, thromboinflammation, and the synergistic effects of dual inhibition of complement C5 and CD14. His research spans from basic molecular mechanisms to translational applications in sepsis, transplantation, and infectious diseases. CEMIR serves as a collaborative platform for interdisciplinary projects in molecular inflammation. He has directed major research initiatives and authored/co-authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications since 2015. Current projects include investigating novel peptide therapies and exploring the role of mitochondrial C5aR1 in sterile inflammation.

• Cancer Cell Metabolism
• Mitochondrial Biology
• Translational Oncology
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Hanne Røland Hagland is an Associate Professor in Biochemistry at the University of Stavanger (Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Technology). She leads a research group focused on cancer cell metabolism, particularly mitochondrial contributions to tumor growth adaptation and treatment response. Her work bridges basic research with clinical applications through collaborations with Stavanger University Hospital in translational oncology. She employs advanced technologies like 3D bioprinting for organoid modeling and state-of-the-art equipment for mitochondrial analysis. Hagland teaches cell biology courses and supervises graduate students in biological chemistry programs. Education: BSc Molecular Genetics (Sussex University), MSc Medical Cell Biology (University of Bergen), PhD in Mitochondrial Flexibility in Cancer (2012, Bergen). Postdoctoral work at Stavanger University Hospital established biobanks for clinical research. Since 2015, she has built her independent research group at UiS, focusing on mitochondrial fitness in cancer and novel therapeutic strategies. Research emphasizes mitochondrial adaptations in cancer cells, 3D bioprinting for tumor modeling, and personalized medicine approaches. Key techniques include metabolic flux analysis, organoid culture, and graphene-based drug delivery systems. She actively seeks interdisciplinary collaborations to advance cancer treatment strategies. Recent articles highlight drug sensitivity in 3D tumor models, graphene applications in drug carriers, and metabolic differences between 2D/3D cultures. Her work contributes to understanding how mitochondrial biology influences cancer treatment outcomes. Labs/Teams: Maintains advanced facilities with 3D bioprinters, mitochondrial analysis equipment, and gene/protein expression tools. Collaborates with clinicians and engineers to integrate novel technologies into cancer research.

Kåre-Olav StensløkkenView profile

Professor

• Cardiovascular Physiology
• Heart Physiology
• Mitochondrial Biology
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Dr. Kåre-Olav Stensløkken is a Professor at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Department of Physiology. He leads the Heart Physiology Group and specializes in cardiovascular and mitochondrial research, focusing on ischemia-reperfusion injury, organ transplantation, and aortic valve calcification. His work bridges comparative physiology and translational medicine, utilizing interdisciplinary approaches to address clinical challenges in heart disease. Research Interests: His research explores mechanisms of mitochondrial function under hypoxic conditions, inflammation in myocardial infarction, and strategies to improve organ viability for transplantation. He also investigates calcification processes in heart valves and the role of mitochondrial damage in critical illness. Teaching: He teaches cardio-pulmonary physiology to second-year medical students, emphasizing practical application of physiological principles. Publications: His recent work highlights mitochondrial adaptations in anoxia-tolerant species, TLR4 inhibition in cardiac inflammation, and hyperglycemia's impact on valve calcification. He consistently publishes in high-impact journals like *Immunity, Inflammation and Disease*, *Acta Physiologica*, and *Scientific Reports*. Labs/Teams: His lab, the Heart Physiology Group, collaborates internationally on projects like 3DR (3D Organ Repair) and NORHEART, advancing translational cardiovascular research.

• Aquaculture
• Animal Breeding
• Genetics
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Hans Magnus Gjøen serves as a Professor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) within the Department of Breeding, Genetics and Food Production Systems. His academic responsibilities include teaching courses AQX120 and AQB270, along with delivering lectures in multiple additional courses across the institution. His research program centers on computational optimization of fish breeding systems through: Advanced simulation modeling for inbreeding control Integration of novel genetic tools to enhance production traits Impact assessment of CRISPR-based gene editing on breeding objectives and fish welfare Professor Gjøen maintains extensive species-specific expertise with primary focus on Atlantic salmon and tilapia, complemented by research on yellow croaker (in collaboration with Chinese institutions), halibut, and cod. His core research domains encompass: Aquaculture systems engineering Quantitative genetics in aquatic species Genomic selection methodologies Sustainable breeding program design Welfare implications of genetic modification Computational breeding simulation

• Health and welfare
• Public health and health promotion
• Global health partnerships and collaboration
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Archlove Takunda Tanyanyiwa is a PhD Research Fellow in Health and Welfare at the Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, based at the Lillehammer campus within the Faculty of Social and Health Sciences. He works in the Section for Child Protection, Social Work and Social Education and is an active member of two key research groups. His research focuses on critical areas including: Health and welfare systems for vulnerable populations Public health promotion and global health partnerships Migrant experiences within Nordic welfare frameworks Qualitative methodologies in social and health research User participation in service development Tanyanyiwa's doctoral research examines how voluntary and non-state institutions complement public health services for migrant families with children who have special health and welfare needs in Norway. His work addresses the intersection of migration, healthcare access, and social inclusion, particularly focusing on parents navigating dual challenges of migration and caregiving. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent thematic focus on migrant health experiences, cross-cultural healthcare systems, and global health partnerships. His research employs qualitative methodologies to explore complex healthcare challenges, with particular attention to vulnerable populations including migrant families and children with special needs across different national contexts. He is actively involved in two research groups: Co-Creation in Research and Service Development Critical Public Health Research Group His academic work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in health and social services, emphasizing collaborative approaches between public and voluntary sectors to address healthcare disparities among migrant populations.

• Control engineering
• Nonlinear control
• Robotics
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Christian Fredrik Sætre serves as an Associate Professor in Automation and Robotics at the Department of Technical Cybernetics, Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His academic career is deeply rooted at NTNU, where he earned both his MSc and PhD degrees from the same department, complemented by a professional certificate as an automation mechanic. His educational background includes: MSc from Department of Technical Cybernetics, NTNU PhD from Department of Technical Cybernetics, NTNU Certificate as an automation mechanic Sætre's research program focuses on advanced control engineering, with particular emphasis on time-invariant nonlinear control of underactuated dynamic systems. His work bridges theoretical control systems with practical robotics applications, specializing in motion planning algorithms and machine learning approaches for machine vision. His expertise spans both classical and deep learning methodologies applied to automation challenges. The integration of control theory with robotics forms the core of his scholarly contributions, as evidenced by his publications on orbital stabilization techniques. His publication record demonstrates a consistent research trajectory in nonlinear control systems, with recent work exploring orbital stabilization methods for underactuated mechanical systems. These publications appear in high-impact venues including Automatica and the International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, reflecting the significance of his contributions to control theory. Sætre actively contributes to academic instruction through teaching responsibilities that include: AIST1001 - Automation, introduction IELET2101 - Control Engineering 2 IELET2107 - Robotics and machine vision AIST2101 - Artificial intelligence for robotics and automation IELET2920 - Bachelor Thesis Automation AIST2900 - Bachelor thesis in engineering Previously, he taught TTK4195 Modeling and Control of Robots, demonstrating his commitment to both foundational and advanced robotics education.

• Business
• Social Sciences
• History

Kjell Magne Baksaas serves as a Professor in the Department of Business, History and Social Sciences at the School of Business, University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), based at Campus Vestfold. His institutional affiliation positions him within a multidisciplinary academic environment spanning business administration, historical studies, and social science research. Research interests derived from departmental context emphasize Business as the primary domain, complemented by Social Sciences and History, suggesting an integrated approach to analyzing organizational behavior, societal structures, and historical economic systems. This tripartite focus reflects the department's interdisciplinary mandate. No scientific awards were documented in available materials. Information regarding graduate student supervision, research funding, laboratory facilities, or collaborative teams was not provided in the source text.