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Lars Andreas Akslen is a Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, and serves as the Centre Director of CCBIO (Centre for Cancer Biomarkers). He is based at Haukeland University Hospital and leads a major translational cancer research group focused on biomarker discovery and validation. Position: Professor, Centre Director of CCBIO Institution: University of Bergen Department: Department of Clinical Medicine Location: Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway Email: lars.akslen@uib.no His research is centered on translational oncology, with a strong emphasis on identifying and validating novel biomarkers for improved biological classification and grading of malignant tumors. His work spans breast cancer , malignant melanoma , prostate cancer , and gynecologic cancers . By integrating human tumor sample analysis with experimental cell and animal models, his team aims to enhance the clinical utility of biomarkers in predicting aggressive tumor behavior and guiding personalized treatment strategies. The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on tumor microenvironment, immune biomarkers, imaging mass cytometry, AI in diagnosis, and age-related phenotypes in cancer. There is a strong trend towards high-dimensional spatial profiling and integration of molecular and clinical data to refine prognostic and predictive models. Lars Andreas Akslen has no listed scientific awards in the provided text. He leads the Tumor Biology Research Group (established in 1995) and the CCBIO center, indicating significant mentorship and leadership in cancer research. While specific students are not listed, his extensive collaboration network suggests active supervision of PhD and postdoctoral researchers. No specific grants are mentioned, but leadership of a national research center implies substantial funding acquisition. He is affiliated with CCBIO and the Tumor Biology Research Group, both based at the Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, and operating from Haukeland University Hospital. These teams focus on translational cancer biomarker research using advanced molecular and imaging technologies.

• Translational Cancer Research
• Cancer Biomarkers
• Tumor Biology
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Dawit Shawel Abebe is a professor of public health at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing and Health Promotion. His office is located at Pilestredet 32, 0166 Oslo, Office number: N050.125, with telephone contact +47 672 37 834. Dr. Abebe holds a PhD in public health with a specialization in epidemiology from the University of Oslo (2014), a master's degree in public health from the University of Oslo (2009), a master's degree in nutrition from Ghent University, Belgium (2006), and a bachelor's degree in public health from the University of Haramaya, Ethiopia (2003). His research spans immigrant health, youth and mental health, comorbidity between somatic and mental illnesses, and global health, primarily using quantitative research methods. His work intersects multiple scientific disciplines including Nutrition, Community medicine, social medicine, Sociology, Medical subjects, Gynecology and obstetrics, Psychiatry, child psychiatry, Infectious medicine, and Health services research. Dr. Abebe's publication record shows consistent focus on health disparities among immigrant populations, with recent work examining migration timing effects on mental health, cultural aspects of mental health diagnosis, and socioeconomic determinants of health. His research increasingly addresses representation issues, highlighting how minorities are significantly underrepresented in research. He leads the Migration and minority health research group and is involved in the EU-funded NEGOTIATE project examining labor market uncertainty among young Europeans. His methodological approach primarily utilizes Norwegian national health registries for large-scale population analyses comparing immigrant populations with native Norwegians. Dr. Abebe maintains an active research profile with 42 scientific publications, 4 research reports, and 35 dissemination activities, positioning him as a significant contributor to understanding health disparities in the Norwegian and European context.

• Immigrant Health
• Youth and Mental Health
• Comorbidity between Somatic and Mental Illnesses
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Torbjørn Moe Eggebø is affiliated with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He is a prominent researcher in obstetrics and gynecology, specializing in fetal monitoring, labor mechanics, and ultrasound applications in clinical practice. His work focuses on improving diagnostic accuracy through ultrasonography, preventing obstetric injuries, and understanding fetal positioning during labor. Key research interests include fetal head rotation patterns, the role of transabdominal/transperineal ultrasound in labor management, and outcomes of pregnancies achieved via assisted reproductive technology. He has contributed extensively to clinical guidelines, such as the WAPM/PMF recommendations for intrapartum ultrasound use. Eggebø’s publications analyze labor progression, maternal body mass index effects on delivery duration, and prevention strategies for obstetric anal sphincter injuries. His collaborative studies often address global health challenges, such as misdiagnosis of fetal head position in sub-Saharan populations. He has advised on numerous studies, including doctoral dissertations on labor dynamics and pelvic floor assessment. His work emphasizes integrating technology (e.g., AI-driven fetal position detection) with clinical practice to enhance patient outcomes.

• Obstetrics
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Ultrasound in Obstetrics
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Marita Jenssen is a Senior Lecturer in Skin and Venereological Diseases at the Department of Clinical Medicine , UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Her research focuses on inflammatory skin disorders, particularly psoriasis, and the interplay between vitamin D metabolism and disease epidemiology. Recent studies highlight her work in: Genetic and environmental risk factors for psoriasis miRNA profiling in psoriatic skin Vitamin D supplementation trials for skin disease management Her research spans molecular biology, clinical dermatology, and population health in Arctic regions. Key collaborative efforts include: Dermatoplastic Imaging Research Group Chronic Disease Epidemiology Group

• Inflammatory skin diseases
• Epidemiology
• Psoriasis
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Eli Renate Grüner is a Professor at the University of Bergen's Department of Physics and Technology, with joint affiliations at Haukeland University Hospital. Her research focuses on advancing medical imaging techniques, particularly MRI-based methods for studying brain function, perfusion dynamics, and neurodegenerative disorders. She collaborates extensively with clinical researchers to translate imaging innovations into diagnostic applications. Grüner's interdisciplinary work bridges physics, neuroscience, and clinical medicine, developing analytical tools to quantify cerebral blood flow, neurotransmitter systems, and metabolic processes. Her neuroimaging research examines brain network dynamics, alcohol's effects on cognition, and pathological mechanisms in conditions like dementia and Tourette syndrome. Her publications demonstrate expertise in perfusion imaging algorithms, fMRI analysis, and spectroscopic methods. Recent work includes developing visualization tools for spectroscopy data and investigating network switching during cognitive processing.

• Medical Physics
• Neuroimaging
• Biomedical Engineering
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Janne Lillelid Gjerde is an Associate Professor at the Department of Health and Caring Sciences, University of Bergen. Her research focuses on women's health, particularly pelvic organ prolapse in resource-constrained settings like Ethiopia. She employs qualitative and mixed-method approaches to study surgical outcomes, healthcare-seeking behaviors, and health-related quality of life. Her work spans chronic disease management, public health interventions, and sociocultural determinants of healthcare access. Recent publications emphasize methodological rigor in global health studies and longitudinal analysis of postoperative recovery.

• Public Health
• Women's Health
• Chronic Diseases
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Eva Skovlund is a Professor at the Department of Public Health and Nursing , Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Her work bridges applied statistics with clinical research in cancer, obesity, and chronic disease management. Education : PhD in Medical Statistics, University of Oslo (1990) MSc in Pharmacy, University of Oslo (1985) Research Interests : Eva focuses on applied statistical methods , clinical cancer research , controlled clinical trials , and drug safety assessment . Her work spans hypertension management in Nepal, neuro-oncology, and metabolic effects of bariatric surgery. Publication Trends : Recent articles (2021–2025) emphasize brain metastases prognosis hypertension interventions in South Asia pharmacokinetic studies in obesity statistical modeling for multimorbidity maternal and child health risks Scientific Contributions : While no specific awards are listed, her extensive peer-reviewed publications in Cancers , BMJ Open , Clinical Pharmacokinetics , and Tidsskriftet underscore her impact.

• Applied statistics
• Clinical cancer research
• Controlled clinical trials
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Andrea Solnes Miltenburg serves as Associate Professor in Global Health at the University of Oslo's Department of Community Medicine and Global Health while concurrently working as a resident in obstetrics and gynaecology at Akershus University Hospital. Her dual clinical-academic role bridges research and practice in global maternal health. Education: MD, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam (2012) PhD, University of Oslo, Institute of Health and Society (2019) Research Focus: Andrea's work centers on improving maternal health through community-centered approaches. Her primary interests include global women's health, quality enhancement in pregnancy/birth/post-partum care, co-creation methodologies, community participation frameworks, and mHealth implementation strategies. Current fieldwork examines pre-eclampsia prevention in Tanzania and post-partum care innovation in Norway. Publication Trends: Her 15 most recent publications (2015-2025) reveal a consistent trajectory from descriptive studies of maternal care quality toward implementation science and community-driven interventions. Key thematic evolution shows increasing focus on structural determinants of care quality, participatory design methods, and context-specific adaptation of global health frameworks in both high and low-resource settings. Advising and Funding: Andrea supervises MSc and PhD students while integrating medical students into active research. She has secured significant competitive funding including: NFR's 12 million NOK PRESHA project (2022) preventing hypertensive disorders in pregnancy AHUS Research Fund's 500,000 NOK post-partum co-creation project (2023) Helse Sør-Øst's 950,000 NOK home-based post-partum care initiative (2021) NFR GLOBVAC PhD stipend (2015) Research Infrastructure: She contributes to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Research Group at Akershus University Hospital and the Transdisciplinary Research for Sustainable Health (TRUST) network, leading the PRESHA project and Strengthened Doctoral Education for Health in Tanzania (DOCEHTA) initiatives.

• Global Women's Health
• Maternal Health
• Pregnancy Care
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Knut Helge Frostmo Kaspersen serves as a University Lecturer in the Department of Clinical Medicine at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø. His academic position within the clinical medicine framework focuses on translational research bridging laboratory findings with patient care applications. His research spans two critical domains in clinical medicine: pediatric pain management and exercise physiology during pregnancy. In pediatrics, he investigates systemic under-treatment of pain in children, particularly regarding opioid alternatives and clinical decision-making protocols. His obstetrics research employs rat models to analyze how high-intensity interval training affects fetal development across multiple organ systems. This dual focus demonstrates a commitment to improving healthcare outcomes for vulnerable populations through evidence-based interventions. Analysis of his publication timeline (2012-2021) reveals an evolving research trajectory from foundational animal studies on pregnancy exercise to direct clinical investigations of pediatric pain management. The consistent emphasis on physiological mechanisms and clinical translation highlights his integrative approach to medical research, with particular attention to maternal-fetal health and pediatric pharmacology.

• Medicine
• Clinical Medicine
• Pediatrics
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Manuela Zucknick is Professor and Director of the Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biostatistics. Her research integrates statistical learning with translational cancer research to advance personalized medicine through multi-omics data integration. PhD Biostatistics, Imperial College London (2008) MSc Bioinformatics, Imperial College London (2004) Diplom Statistik, University of Dortmund (2003) Her research focuses on Bayesian methods for integrating heterogeneous data sources in cancer research, particularly for drug response prediction in pharmacogenomic screens and patient prognosis. She develops structured high-dimensional regression models for 'large p, small n' problems in molecular medicine, with emphasis on incorporating prior biological knowledge into risk prediction frameworks. Her work bridges statistical methodology with clinical applications in personalized cancer therapies. Her recent publications demonstrate consistent contributions to multi-omics integration and survival modeling across diverse clinical contexts including cancer, pregnancy complications, and rheumatoid arthritis. The research shows strong methodological innovation in handling high-dimensional biological data while maintaining clinical relevance. Through the Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology, she leads collaborative projects spanning oncology, obstetrics, and rheumatology. Her work frequently involves designing statistical frameworks for pharmacogenomic screens and developing tools for biomarker discovery in complex disease settings.

• Statistical learning for translational cancer research
• Personalized cancer therapies
• Multi-omics data integration
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Professor Milada Hagen is affiliated with the Department of Nursing and Health Promotion at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), serving as Head of Studies. Her research focuses on health sciences, gastroenterology, endocrinology, musculoskeletal health, and digital health interventions. Key projects include studies on diabetes management, pain in adolescents, and telemedicine in emergency care. She leads the Musculoskeletal Health Research group and contributes to initiatives like 'Digital follow-up of patients with type 1 diabetes' and 'Pain, Youth and Over-the-Counter Analgesics.' Her work emphasizes evidence-based practices in healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. Research interests span chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders), healthcare system optimization, and patient-centered interventions. Notable contributions include collaborative studies on bariatric surgery outcomes, post-ICU mental health, and gender differences in cardiovascular events. Her publications often address translational research bridging clinical practice and population health. Key Projects: Digital follow-up of patients with type 1 diabetes (DigiDiaS) Pain and OTC analgesic use in adolescents (SUS project) Video streaming in medical emergency calls Research Groups: Musculoskeletal Health Research Collaborations: Ongoing partnerships with Oslo University Hospital, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, and international consortia (e.g., Back Complaints in the Elders). Her work integrates epidemiological methods, clinical trials, and qualitative analyses to address gaps in healthcare delivery. Recent studies highlight the impact of lifestyle factors on musculoskeletal disorders and the role of digital tools in enhancing patient adherence.

• Health Sciences
• Health Service Administration
• Gastroenterology
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Heidi Tiller is a Chief Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø. Her research focuses on fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT), placental biology, and maternal-fetal immunology. She leads studies on HPA-1a alloimmunization, placental biomarkers, and pregnancy complications. Her work bridges clinical practice and translational research, aiming to improve outcomes for high-risk pregnancies. She collaborates internationally on prospective cohort studies and treatment protocols for immunological pregnancy disorders. Tiller is part of the Women's Health and Perinatology research group at UiT, addressing complex aspects of women's health and perinatal care. Affiliations: UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Department of Clinical Medicine Key Research Themes: FNAIT pathogenesis, placental immunology, maternal antibody effects, neonatal outcomes Recent Projects: Prospective studies on HPA-1a alloimmunization, chronic intervillositis links, and FNAIT risk stratification Her articles analyze treatment efficacy (e.g., IVIG use), sex-based birth weight disparities, and placental lesions linked to platelet alloimmunization. She advocates for evidence-based guidelines to reduce intracranial hemorrhage risks in FNAIT-affected neonates. Tiller's work also addresses broader healthcare topics like maternal mental health during pandemics and regional ultrasound practices in Northern Norway. She actively contributes to clinical debates on FNAIT management and participates in policy initiatives such as gender-based health analyses for Norway's Ministry of Health. Her lab and research groups focus on translating immunological discoveries into clinical applications for safer pregnancies.

• Obstetrics
• Gynecology
• Hematology
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Andreas Kleppe is an Associate Professor at the Department of Digital Signal Processing and Image Analysis, University of Oslo. His research focuses on integrating deep learning with medical imaging for cancer prognosis, particularly in gynecological and colorectal cancers. Research Interests Digital Signal Processing Medical Image Analysis Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Deep Learning Medical Informatics Publication Trends Recent works emphasize deep learning for cancer outcome prediction, biomarker validation (e.g., DNA ploidy, L1CAM), and histopathological analysis. Collaborative studies span gynecological oncology, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer, often leveraging automated staging markers. Labs/Groups He is affiliated with the Digital Signal Processing and Image Analysis (DSB) research group at UiO.

• Digital Signal Processing
• Medical Image Analysis
• Machine Learning
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Elin Olaug Rosvold is a Professor in General Practice at the Department of General Practice, Institute of Health and Society (Helsam), University of Oslo, since 2010. She currently serves as Head of the Institute of Health and Society (2023–) and previously held leadership roles such as Pro-Dean for Medical Studies and Head of the Professional Study in Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine (2019–2022). Her career at UiO spans from doctoral research fellow (1993) to researcher, lecturer, associate professor, and professor, with a focus on medical education, interprofessional training, and primary care research. Education: PhD in Medicine, University of Oslo, 2002 Cand.med. (Medical Degree), University of Oslo, 1991 Research Interests: Rosvold’s work centers on medical education, particularly interprofessional education and training for healthcare students. She explores prescription practices in primary care, health complaints in adolescents, and the health of physicians, with a focus on sustainable healthcare education models. Her studies often employ simulation-based learning, cross-sectional surveys, and longitudinal analyses. Publications Trends: Recent articles emphasize interprofessional education, medication management in elderly patients, and adolescent health behaviors. Key themes include healthcare simulation, Nordic primary care comparisons, and the link between adolescent health outcomes and future welfare dependence. Labs & Teams: Rosvold leads the Institute of Health and Society and was the first Head of the Norwegian Research School in General Practice (2013–18). She contributes to national committees like the RETHOS program group for medical education and the UHR Disciplinary Strategic Unit for Health and Social Care.

• Medical Education
• Interprofessional Education
• Primary Care Research
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Noeska Smit is a Professor in Medical Visualization at the Department of Informatics, University of Bergen , where she has held a tenure-track position funded by the Trond Mohn Foundation since 2017. She is also a senior researcher and member of the leadership team at the Mohn Medical Imaging and Visualization (MMIV) Centre . Her research focuses on novel interactive visualization techniques for exploring and communicating multimodal medical imaging data , particularly in multi-parametric MR acquisitions . She leads projects in gynecologic cancer imaging , Multiple Sclerosis neuroimaging , and human anatomy education through collaborations with institutions like UGent (Belgium) and HVL. 2019: Dirk Bartz Prize for Visual Computing in Medicine 2016: PhD at Delft University of Technology , Netherlands 2012: MSc in Computer Science (Computer Graphics & Visualization) , Delft University Recent publications highlight her work in MRI radiomics , narrative visualization , open-source anatomy platforms , and interactive clustering tools for tumor analysis. Her methods are applied in oncological pelvic surgery planning , neurological disease monitoring , and 3D learning environments . She supervises PhD candidates Eric Mörth and Sherin Sugathan , and has contributed to open-source medical visualization tools like RegistrationShop and Online Anatomical Human (OAH) . Her work bridges clinical practice and computer science through collaborations with radiologists, surgeons, and ML researchers.

• Medical Visualization
• Computational Medicine
• Multimodal Imaging
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