Arne Helland

Arne Helland is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. He holds a PhD in Clinical Pharmacology from NTNU (2016), focusing on drug effects on driving behavior and traffic risk. His expertise includes forensic toxicology, drug analyses, serum concentration measurements, and pharmacokinetics in bariatric surgery patients. Recent research emphasizes drug interactions post-bariatric surgery, anticoagulant pharmacokinetics, and opioid therapy monitoring. He collaborates widely, publishing in journals like PLOS ONE and Epilepsy Research.

Key research areas include drug metabolism in surgery patients, therapeutic drug monitoring, and substance use disorders. His work bridges clinical practice and forensic science, addressing challenges in drug detection and adherence. Helland’s studies often involve cohort analyses and case series, highlighting practical implications for patient care.