Eirik Helseth

Eirik Helseth is a Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Oslo (Faculty of Medicine). His research focuses on neurotrauma, critical care, and clinical neurosciences, with a particular emphasis on traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal injuries, and neurosurgical interventions. He is affiliated with the Oslo Neurosurgical Neurotrauma Group and has collaborated extensively on multinational studies like CENTER-TBI. His work addresses clinical management, predictive biomarkers, imaging techniques, and outcomes in trauma patients.

Publications span over a decade, with recent contributions on TBI recovery prediction, genetic vulnerability, and disparities in TBI care between regions. His research integrates clinical practice with advanced imaging and biomarker analysis to improve patient outcomes. Collaborations involve international teams in Europe, India, and beyond. He contributes to trauma care protocols and neurosurgical best practices, particularly in acute settings.

Key areas of investigation include optic nerve sheath diameter measurements for intracranial pressure assessment, interhospital transfer decision-making, and fracture treatment algorithms. His work bridges clinical neurosurgery with translational research, aiming to advance both diagnostic tools and treatment strategies in neurotrauma.