Carl Pintzka

Carl Pintzka is a Researcher at the Clinic for Diagnostic Imaging at St. Olavs Hospital HF and a University lecturer at the Department of Public Health and Nursing at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His work bridges clinical neuroscience and population health research.

• Researcher, Clinic for Diagnostic Imaging, St. Olavs Hospital HF
• University Lecturer, Department of Public Health and Nursing, NTNU

Research Interests

Pintzka's research focuses on:

• Neuroimaging techniques in psychiatric and neurological disorders
• Impact of physical fitness on brain structure and cognition in aging populations
• Role of cardiorespiratory fitness in neurodegenerative processes
• White matter integrity and vascular brain changes
• Longitudinal studies in psychiatric and cognitive health

His recent publications examine interactions between physical activity, brain volume changes, and mental health outcomes, using large-scale clinical and epidemiological data from studies like HUNT and Generation100.

Collaborations

His work involves collaborations with institutions such as:

• STOLAV - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
• Vestfold Hospital Trust (VESTFOLD)
• University of Oslo (UIO)
• Innlandet Hospital Trust (INNLANDET)