Berge Solberg

Berge Solberg is a Professor of Medical Ethics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), leading medical ethics education in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. He concurrently serves as Secretary of the Clinical Ethics Committee at St. Olavs Hospital, Member of the NTNU Faculty Board, and Member of the NTNU Research Ethics Committee. Previously, he held deputy leadership of Norway’s National Committee for Medical and Health Research Ethics (NEM) from 2014–2022 and was a member of the Norwegian Advisory Board on Biotechnology (2004–2013). Currently, he contributes to Norway’s Abortion Committee advising on legislative reforms. His roles emphasize ethical governance in healthcare, research, and policy.

Research Interests
Berge Solberg’s work focuses on medical ethics and research ethics, particularly in

• Prenatal diagnosis and abortion ethics,
• Assisted reproduction and organ donation,
• Autonomy in healthcare decision-making,
• Informed consent and shared decision-making,
• End-of-life care,
• Bioethical issues in biobanking and genomic research.

His interdisciplinary approach bridges clinical practice, public health policy, and moral philosophy.

Advocacy and Governance
He actively participates in national and international committees, including Norway’s Abortion Committee and the Clinical Ethics Committee. His policy contributions address ethical dilemmas in emerging technologies like genomic research and non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). Recent work highlights ethical tools for parental empowerment in neonatal care and reforms in health promotion ethics.

Grants and Future Work
Though specific grants are not listed, his involvement in committees like NEM and the Abortion Committee indicates sustained engagement with policy-related funding. Current priorities include refining abortion law frameworks and advancing ethical practices in biobanking and organ donation.

Labs/Teams
His primary affiliation is the Department of Public Health and Nursing at NTNU. Collaborations span clinical ethics committees, research ethics boards, and governmental advisory bodies, reflecting his role as a bridge between academia and policy.