Giske Ursin

Giske Ursin is a Professor at the Department of Nutritional Sciences, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, and currently serves as Division Director at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. Her research focuses on cancer epidemiology, nutritional epidemiology, and genetics, with a particular emphasis on breast and prostate cancer risk factors, hormonal influences, and population-level health trends. She has led large-scale studies on the impact of menopausal hormone therapy, BMI trajectories, and socioeconomic factors on cancer incidence and mortality. Her work often leverages Norwegian registry data, including collaborations with the Norwegian Cancer Registry and international consortia.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in

• Longitudinal cancer survival analysis
• Pandemic-related cancer incidence shifts
• Hormonal and pharmacological interventions in cancer risk
• Epidemiological modeling of immigrant populations

She has contributed to studies on digital health interventions for cancer survivors and pharmacovigilance of prescription drugs. Her research bridges clinical data with public health policy, influencing cancer prevention strategies and screening programs.