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Anniken Sørlie serves as an Associate Professor of Law at the Department of Social Sciences within the Faculty of Social Sciences at Oslo Metropolitan University. Her academic career spans multiple institutions including the University of Oslo and Østfold University College, with expertise in human rights law, particularly focusing on vulnerable populations. Sørlie holds leadership roles in professional organizations including JURK – Legal Advice for Women and The European Commission on Sexual Orientation Law (ECSOL), where she contributes to shaping legal frameworks for gender and sexual diversity in Norway and internationally. Doctorate in Law, University of Oslo (2018) - Thesis: "The Right to Gender Identity: A Grounded Life Cycle Perspective" Master's Degree in Law, University of Oslo (2012) Bachelor's Degree in European and American Studies, University of Oslo (2009) Professor Sørlie's research primarily focuses on the legal rights of LGBT individuals in Norway, with special emphasis on transgender rights and the intersection of gender identity with legal frameworks. Her work critically examines how laws impact people in vulnerable situations, particularly regarding privacy rights, protection against discrimination, and access to healthcare. She has made significant contributions to understanding compensation mechanisms for victims of violence following extreme events and the legal aspects of welfare benefits. Her scholarship bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical implications for policy development and social justice initiatives. Sørlie's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on gender identity, transgender rights, and inclusive legal frameworks. Her work spans children's rights, elderly care, workplace inclusion, and reproductive justice, revealing how cisnormative structures within legal systems create barriers for transgender individuals. The publications show a progression from foundational legal analysis toward practical interventions for creating more inclusive societies, with increasing attention to intersectional approaches that consider how gender identity intersects with other aspects of identity and social position. His Majesty the King's Gold Medal (2019) for doctoral thesis "The Right to Gender Identity: A Grounded Life Cycle Perspective" As an educator, Sørlie teaches human rights, administrative law, and welfare law at both bachelor's and master's levels, with specific focus on children's rights, social security, and health law. She serves as an examiner at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Law and other educational institutions, contributing to the development of future legal professionals. Her external engagements include board membership with JURK – Legal Advice for Women, active participation in the European Commission on Sexual Orientation Law, and previous service on Norway's Equality and Discrimination Board, demonstrating her commitment to applying academic expertise to real-world legal challenges. Sørlie participates in the "Living conditions, health, work and social inequality" research group at OsloMet, contributing to interdisciplinary work that connects legal scholarship with broader social science perspectives. Her involvement in projects like "LAW22JULY: RIPPLES" demonstrates her engagement with research teams addressing the legal aftermath of significant societal events. She collaborates with researchers across institutions including the University of Oslo and Oslo Pride to advance understanding of transgender experiences in Norwegian society.

• LGBT Rights
• Transgender Rights
• Human Rights Law
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Tilmann von Soest is a Professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo , with a part-time position at Norwegian Social Research (NOVA). He serves as Director of the PROMENTA Research Center since 2024 and co-founded the digital public health platform Nabolagshelse.no in 2023. His research focuses on social inequality, geographic determinants of mental health, and longitudinal analyses of psychosocial development from adolescence to midlife. Co-founder of Nabolagshelse.no (2023) Adjunct Professor at NTNU (2021–present) Director of PROMENTA Research Center (2024–present) Part-time position at Norwegian Social Research (NOVA, 2014–present) His research interests span public health, social inequality, mental health, loneliness, and longitudinal data analysis. He investigates how socioeconomic factors, parenting practices, and geographic contexts shape mental health outcomes, with a particular emphasis on adolescence and young adulthood. Recent work includes studies on brain age indicators of internalizing problems and trauma's impact on psychosocial well-being. His publications over the past five years reveal a focus on longitudinal and population-based studies, often leveraging geographic information systems (GIS) and structural equation modeling. Key themes include substance use, self-esteem, disordered eating, and the interplay between social environments (e.g., school party culture, digital media) and mental health. Notable scientific contributions include co-developing Nabolagshelse.no, a platform for geospatial public health analytics, and leading large-scale studies on Norwegian adolescents' psychosocial well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Public Health
• Geographic Inequality
• Social Inequality
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Katherine Wyers is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and the Department of Information Systems. Her research focuses on transgender health equity, LGBTQ+ rights in technology, and data privacy implications of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. She contributes to the Information Systems research group at the university. Her research interests include Health Informatics, Digital Equity, and Technology Policy, with a particular emphasis on how information systems impact marginalized communities. Recent work includes exploring Health ICTs' role in transgender health equity and the safeguarding of personal data amid restrictive legislation. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to ICT4D and LGBTQ+ inclusion, addressing global development challenges and digital identity management. While no scientific awards are listed, her work emphasizes applied research with societal impact. Wyers is part of the Information Systems (IS) research group at the university, contributing to academic discussions on technology's role in social equity and privacy.

• Health Informatics
• Digital Equity
• LGBTQ+ Rights
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Andrea Vige Grønningsæter is an Associate Professor at the University of Oslo's Department of Public and International Law. Her research examines transgender civil status recognition through comparative legal frameworks. Scholarly work includes publications analyzing Norwegian gender legislation and its alignment with European human rights standards. Research group affiliation: International Law Group.

• Gender Law
• Transgender Rights
• Civil Status Legislation
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Reidar Schei Jessen is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Oslo. He holds a PhD from the University of Oslo (2021) and has conducted postdoctoral research there (2022–2024). His work focuses on clinical psychology, developmental psychology, queer theory, and the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth. His doctoral thesis explored gender dysphoria in transgender and gender non-conforming youth, leading to interdisciplinary collaborations within the Nordic Model research network. He has also held visiting scholar positions at the London School of Economics (2023) and Columbia University (2023). Education includes a Cand.psychol. in clinical psychology (University of Oslo, 2016), followed by roles as a Doctoral Research Fellow at Oslo University Hospital (2018–2021) and a clinical psychologist at Østfold Hospital (2016–2018). His teaching includes courses on qualitative research methods (PSY2013, PSYC3100) and professional preparation (PSYC2302). Jessen’s research prioritizes qualitative methodologies to investigate gender identity development, youth mental health, and intersectional experiences. Notable projects include studying transgender youth’s experiences post-medical treatment and exploring LGBTQ+ individuals’ navigation of stigma in Nairobi. He contributes to the Quali-LAB research group and has authored/co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.

• Clinical Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Gender Studies
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Elsa Mari Almås is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Agder, affiliated with the Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences. She holds a Cand. Psychol. from the University of Bergen (1981) and is a Specialist in Clinical Psychology (1988) and Clinical Sexology (2002). Her career includes private practice since 1988 and academic roles as Associate Professor (2001–2012) and Full Professor in Sexology (2012–present). She co-founded the sexology education programs at the University of Agder with Esben Esther Pirelli Benestad. Her research focuses on clinical sexology, gender incongruence, and trauma rehabilitation. Notable contributions include developing Nordic curricula in sexology and co-authoring key textbooks on gender and sexuality. She actively collaborates with international organizations like NACS and contributes to policy discussions on transgender healthcare and sexual health rights. Her publications analyze gender identity pathways, sexual trauma treatment, and the role of sexological organizations. She leads the ReSex research group and advocates for evidence-based practices in sexual health. Her work bridges clinical practice, policy, and interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing complex gender and sexual health challenges.

• Clinical Sexology
• Gender Studies
• Sexual Health
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Sam Fluit is a political psychologist and Research Fellow at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Oslo , affiliated with the PROMENTA Research Center. His work examines life-course development's impact on political attitudes, focusing on mental health, social relationships, and psycho-political beliefs (trust, conspiracy theories, gender equality perceptions). Education: BSc in Political Science (VU Amsterdam), MSc in Migration & Ethnic Relations (Utrecht University), MSc in Political Science (Radboud University) Skills: Longitudinal data analysis, structural equation modeling, LGBTQ+ research, teaching (certified 200-hour pedagogical course) Research highlights include hatred crime barriers in LGBTQ+ communities , transgender discrimination across Europe , and mental health impacts on political behavior . His teaching spans bachelor and master courses, with supervision of student theses. Sam collaborates with the Body x Identity x Society (BodIS Lab) and Norwegian Research Center for Sexual Health (CENSE).

• Political Psychology
• Political Behavior
• Mental Health
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Randi Gressgård is a Professor at the Centre for Women's and Gender Research (SKOK) at the University of Bergen , with additional affiliation to the International Migration and Ethnic Relations (IMER) research unit. Her work bridges sociology, political theory, and gender studies, focusing on pressing contemporary issues of identity, power, and governance. Research Interests: Her scholarship centers on gender and sexuality , migration and minorities , and urban security and governance . Thematically, she explores multiculturalism, postcolonialism, nationalism, racism, East-West geopolitics, and the politics of recognition. Her work critically examines how categories like race, gender, and sexuality are instrumentalized in political discourse and urban policy. She has made significant contributions to debates on intersectionality, resilience, necropolitics, and microaggressions in academic life. Recent Research Trends: Her most recent publications (2020–2023) analyze the racialized dimensions of urban resilience, the politicization of sexuality in Eastern Europe, and shifting notions of vulnerability in Swedish prevention policy. A recurring theme is the critique of liberal tolerance and the uncovering of hidden power mechanisms in governance and identity politics. Her work often engages with critical theorists like Foucault, Mbembe, and Kögler. Public Engagement: Gressgård is actively involved in public discourse through media interviews, opinion pieces, and panel discussions on topics such as cancel culture, LGBT+ rights, academic freedom, and gender identity. She has participated in events like the NORNDiP Conference, Christie Conference, and NORA Conference, and has contributed to public understanding during Pride and Transgender Awareness Week. Research Leadership: She is a member of the Egalitarian Futures Research Group (FUTURES) and SkeivForsk , and co-edits special journal issues on topics like Struggles over Europe and Planning for Pluralism in Nordic Cities . She leads or collaborates on projects examining urban resilience in the context of migration.

• Gender Studies
• Sexuality Studies
• Migration and Minorities
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Margrethe Voll Storaas is a Research Fellow in philosophy at the Department of Sport and Social Sciences at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH), holding this position from 2020-2024. She is currently completing her PhD project titled By Nature of Our Relations: The Semiotic Body in Motion , which investigates ecological understandings of the moving body through biosemiotics and ecological theory. Her academic background includes an MA and BA from the University of Oslo, with her master's degree in Development, Environment and Cultural Change from the Centre for Development and the Environment (SUM). During her bachelor's studies in International Studies, she was an exchange student at American University in Washington D.C., where she interned with the American Meteorological Society and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Storaas's research interests span philosophy of sport, sport ethics, body philosophy, ecophilosophy, environmental ethics, and interdisciplinary environmental humanities . Her work often explores the intersection of biosemiotics with human movement, particularly examining how the body functions as a semiotic entity within ecological contexts. She also investigates anthroposemiotic fiction, the play-world, suprasubjective relations, and sport lifeworld commonality. Her publication record shows a strong focus on gender discourse, particularly examining transgender issues through philosophical and biosemiotic lenses. Her recent articles analyze topics like language around gender, the concept of 'social gender,' and critiques of current gender identity frameworks. Additional publications address academic freedom, freedom of speech in academia, and philosophical perspectives on environmental issues. Storaas has demonstrated active engagement in academic governance, having chaired her local PhD and postdoc union from 2021-2022. In this role, she co-organized a large-scale, cross-institutional event on academic freedom of speech in May 2022, which represented the first event of its kind at her institution with national outreach. She serves as course manager for IS210 – Philosophical Perspectives in Sports and teaches across multiple domains including philosophy of sport, sport ethics, body philosophy, ecophilosophy, environmental ethics, and logical/argument analysis.

• Philosophy of sport
• Sport ethics
• Body philosophy
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Jacob Evje is a Researcher at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo , affiliated with PROMENTA and the Faculty of Social Sciences. His work bridges social psychology and public health, focusing on LGBTQ+ populations. Education: Master's in Psychology (Health, Development and Society, UiO, 2021-2023), Bachelor in Psychology (University of Exeter, 2017-2020) Evje's research investigates: Mental health disparities among sexual minority youth in Norway Health-seeking behaviors in LGBTQ+ communities Transnational analysis of discrimination and violence against transgender populations His publications reveal trends in: Gender-based violence (2024 study using EU LGBTI survey data) Sexual identity erasure (2021 work on bisexuality) Scientific recognition: Våg å Vite Award (2023) for transgender discrimination research Evje actively contributes through: Keynote speaking engagements at UiO Pride seminars Presentations at European Federation of Sexology and Norwegian Public Health Association events Internship at KUN Likestillingssenter (2023)

• LGBTQ+ community
• Sexuality and gender diversity
• Intersectionality
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Norman Anderssen is a Professor in Social Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology, University of Bergen , with a focus on mental health, LGBTQ+ issues, and public health policy. He leads the Research Group for Public Mental Health and collaborates with institutions like NORCE Health and Society. Key Research Areas: Social psychology, LGBTQ+ mental health, depression care, qualitative methods, child welfare, and health behavior epidemiology. Recent Trends: His 15 most recent publications (2017–2025) emphasize depression care trajectories, internet-based interventions for sexual minorities, GP-patient interactions, queer life courses, and longitudinal studies on gender/health. Keywords span public health, mental health policy, and discourse analysis. Labs/Teams: Active in the Research Group for Public Mental Health and national collaborations on LGBTI living conditions.

• Social Psychology
• LGBTQ+ Mental Health
• Public Health
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Isak Nathaniel Løberg Jacobsen is a Researcher at the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture within the Faculty of Humanities at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He is also affiliated with the Center for Gender Research , focusing on transmasculine experiences in reproductive healthcare and gender identity negotiations. Research Interests : Jacobsen's work examines transmasculinity , reproduction , and cisnormative structures , particularly in Norwegian medical contexts. His doctoral project, " Un(re)productive bodies? Transmasculinity and reproductive choices in Norway " (2027), investigates bodily autonomy and reproductive decision-making among transmasculine individuals. Publications highlight intersections of gender identity , sterilization norms , and pregnancy in healthcare. His 2025 article analyzes medical encounters for gender incongruity, while his 2022 thesis critically assesses societal binaries in transmasculine reproductive experiences. Teaching & Outreach : Jacobsen lectures on gender and Norwegian culture, gendered intersections in popular media, and diversity studies. He contributes to public discourse through articles and interviews, including a column on " Pregnant Men? " and discussions about his PhD project. Affiliations : He collaborates with the Center for Gender Research at NTNU and participates in academic networks like the UTFORSK Student Forum at Ochanomizu University, Tokyo.

• Gender Studies
• Transgender Studies
• Reproduction
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Norman Anderssen is a Professor at the Department of Psychosocial Health, University of Agder. His research focuses on mental health systems, LGBTQ+ health equity, depression care management, and healthcare collaboration. He has extensive experience in qualitative and discourse analysis methodologies. Key research interests include: LGBTQ+ mental health disparities, depression care pathways in primary healthcare, child welfare systems, and healthcare provider-patient communication dynamics. His work frequently addresses Norwegian healthcare policy contexts. Recent publications analyze depression care trajectories, same-sex family rights perceptions, and transgender student well-being. He collaborates with institutions like the Norwegian Institute of Public Health and participates in national health surveys.

• Mental Health Research
• LGBTQ+ Health
• Depression Care Management
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Lars Andre Strøm Arnesen is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Private Law, University of Oslo, affiliated with the Faculty of Law. He holds an LL.M in Information and Communication Technology Law from the University of Oslo (2019) and a law degree (2016). Previously, he worked at SANDS law firm (2016–2021) and Dignio, a medical software company (2021–2023). His current research focuses on machine learning, automated medical decisions, and AI ethics through the RESPIRE project. He also explores anti-discrimination law and legal gender recognition, including proposing third-gender options in Norwegian law. Education: Juris Doctor (2016), University of Oslo LL.M in ICT Law (2019), University of Oslo Research Interests: Lars’ work bridges law and technology, addressing challenges in AI regulation, medical device oversight, privacy, and gender identity rights. His recent projects emphasize explainable AI in healthcare diagnostics and legal frameworks for transgender civil status. He critically examines how legal systems balance innovation with ethical and human rights considerations in rapidly evolving technological contexts. Publications: His work spans transgender legal recognition, AI ethics, and intellectual property. Recent contributions include analysis of pediatric sleep apnea AI diagnosis requirements (2024) and studies on Norwegian gender law reforms (2021). Advising & Grants: Active in interdisciplinary research projects like RESPIRE, funded by the Norwegian Research Center for Computers and Law. Prior professional experience in tech law and healthcare software provides practical insights into legal challenges in AI and medical technologies. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Norwegian Research Center for Computers and Law and the RESPIRE research group, focusing on law-technology intersections.

• Data Protection
• Intellectual Property Law
• Anti-Discrimination Law
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Ana Côrtes is a Researcher III at the University of Bergen's Centre for Research on Discretion and Paternalism, focusing on the project 'Child Protection Systems Across the World.' She holds a PhD in Law from the University of Coimbra, a Master’s in Law and Development from the Getulio Vargas Foundation, and a Bachelor’s in Law from the University of São Paulo. Her research interests include human rights, legal mobilization, gender, sexuality, and vulnerable groups. Her work spans Brazil, Portugal, and Norway, with notable projects on LGBTQ rights recognition, water rights jurisprudence, and disability protections. Current projects include analyzing child protection systems globally and exploring land rights contestation in plural legal frameworks. Publications highlight her focus on legal battles over sex education, judicial discrimination against transgender individuals, and the role of civil society in constitutional litigation. She is on parental leave until March 2025.

• Human Rights
• Legal Mobilization
• Gender Studies
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