Bente Edvardsen

Bente Edvardsen is a Professor at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Section for Aquatic Biology and Toxicology under the Institute of Biosciences (IBV). Her research focuses on marine biodiversity, microalgal ecology, and harmful algae. She supervises PhD and postdoctoral researchers, contributing to projects like TaxMArc, PROMISE, and MIDTAL. Edvardsen has advised numerous students, including Elisabeth Lundsør and Karoline Saubrekka, and collaborates on grants exploring Arctic protist diversity and marine microbial metabolomes.

Her work spans molecular systematics, phytoplankton evolution, and environmental genomics. Notable contributions include studies on haptophyte diversity, harmful algal bloom dynamics, and the application of metabarcoding. Edvardsen is actively involved in research groups like the Centre for Integrative Microbial Evolution (CIME) and Pelagic Ecology, advancing understanding of marine microbial communities and their ecological roles.

Publications highlight her expertise in protist taxonomy, environmental monitoring, and the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates fieldwork, genomic tools, and experimental methods to address pressing questions in marine biology and toxicology.