Ben Michael Brumpton

Ben Michael Brumpton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Community Medicine and Nursing at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. His research focuses on genetic epidemiology, particularly leveraging population-based health surveys (e.g., HUNT Study), electronic health records, and omics data to establish causal relationships in public health. Methodologically, he emphasizes Mendelian randomization and genetic epidemiology frameworks.

Major Research Projects:

• HUNT Genotyping
• HUNT-COVID Questionnaire
• HUNT Metabolomics
• HUNT Methylation

Research Interests: His work spans DNA methylation analysis, metabolomics, and the integration of omics data into epidemiological studies. He investigates causal links between genetic traits and diseases such as cardiovascular disorders, cancer, and respiratory conditions. Recent studies have explored intergenerational effects of maternal glycemic traits and parental BMI on offspring health outcomes.

Publications Overview: His recent work highlights novel genetic loci for chronic low back pain, venous thromboembolism, and celiac disease. He has also contributed to large-scale meta-analyses of atrial fibrillation and breast cancer risk, emphasizing polygenic prediction and Mendelian randomization approaches.

Labs/Teams: Primary affiliation with the HUNT Research Center and collaborations within NTNU’s epidemiology and genetics research groups.