Christian Gold

Christian Gold holds dual roles as Professor at the University of Bergen (UiB) and Research Professor at NORCE Norwegian Research Centre AS. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Psychology and the Department of Cognition, Emotion, and Methods in Psychology. His expertise bridges music therapy applications in clinical and developmental contexts, with a focus on neonatal care, mental health, and elderly care.

Education: Mag., PhD.

Research Interests:

• Music therapy interventions for dementia and depression in elderly populations
• Neonatal outcomes through music-based interventions
• Psychosocial support in home and institutional care settings

His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. Recent publications emphasize clinical trial analyses (e.g., LongSTEP, MIDDEL) and evidence-based guidelines for music interventions.

Collaborations: Global partnerships in pediatric and geriatric research, including trials across the UK, Norway, and international networks.

Grants & Funding: Not explicitly stated in texts, but implied through collaborative projects.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with NORCE's clinical research groups and UiB's psychology department teams.