Bjørn Olav Åsvold

Bjørn Olav Åsvold, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Medicine (Epidemiology) and Center leader at the HUNT Centre for Molecular and Clinical Epidemiology (HUNT MCE), Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He also serves as a Consultant at the Department of Endocrinology, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital. His research spans epidemiology, genetics, and clinical medicine.

• MD, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 2001
• PhD, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 2008
• Specialist in internal medicine, 2014
• Specialist in endocrinology, 2015

Åsvold's research focuses on thyroid dysfunction and diabetes, investigating their interplay with cardiometabolic diseases and pregnancy complications. He utilizes Mendelian randomization studies to explore causal relationships between genetic factors and health outcomes, including sleep traits, autoimmune thyroid disease, and kidney function. His work also addresses global health issues like obesity in Nepal and diabetic complications in Norway.

Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding hip fracture risk prediction, cardiovascular implications of sleep patterns, and genetic determinants of trace elements. Åsvold's collaborations span multiple international institutions, including the HUNT Study and HUNT MCE in Norway.