Gunnar Morken

Gunnar Morken is a Professor and senior consultant in psychiatry at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), affiliated with the Department of Mental Health within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, and the Department of Psychiatry at St. Olavs University Hospital in Trondheim. His research focuses on bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and psychiatric services, with an emphasis on genetic, environmental, and clinical factors influencing mental health outcomes. He leads studies on chronotherapy, sleep disturbances, and exercise interventions in mental disorders.

Key research areas include the genetic architecture of bipolar disorder and suicide, the role of solar insolation in clinical outcomes, and the efficacy of light environment modifications in psychiatric care. He collaborates on randomized controlled trials evaluating digital therapies for insomnia and strength training programs for patients with schizophrenia. His work bridges clinical practice with translational research, aiming to improve patient care through evidence-based interventions.

Publications highlight contributions to genomic studies, circadian rhythm analysis, and multi-omics approaches to lithium response in bipolar disorder. His interdisciplinary approach integrates neuroimmunology, pharmacogenomics, and environmental science to address complex psychiatric conditions.