Eivind Hovig

Eivind Hovig is an Emeritus Professor at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo. His research focuses on bioinformatics, cancer genetics, and genomic analysis, with contributions to clinical applications in precision medicine and genetic disease management. He is affiliated with projects like the Centre for Computational Inference in Evolutionary Life Science (CELS) and RESCUER, and has collaborated extensively on initiatives such as the Prospective Lynch Syndrome Database.

Research Interests: Dr. Hovig’s work spans bioinformatics tools (e.g., MirGeneDB, FuSViz), cancer genomics (Lynch syndrome, polygenic risk scores), and computational methods for genomic data analysis. His research integrates clinical and molecular data to advance personalized oncology and genetic screening strategies.

Publications: His recent work highlights advancements in polygenic risk modeling, microRNA databases, and colorectal cancer surveillance strategies. Collaborations across international consortia underscore his role in translating genetic insights into clinical practice.

Labs/Teams: Active in the CELS research group and projects like CoMorMent, focusing on computational biology and evolutionary life science applications.