Harald Hrubos-Strøm

Harald Hrubos-Strøm is an Associate Professor affiliated with the University of Oslo’s Faculty of Medicine, primarily based at Akershus University Hospital. He leads the Otorhinolaryngology Research Group and the Akershus Sleep Apnea Epidemiological and Clinical Cohorts. His research focuses on sleep disorders, particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its cardiovascular, cognitive, and psychosomatic implications. He coordinates EU-funded projects like Project Hypnos (Eurostars) and Horizon 2020 initiatives.

• Roles: Research Group Leader, Clinical Research Coordinator
• Affiliations: Division of Surgery, Department of Behavioral Sciences (via Psychosomatic Aspects of Somatic Disease group)

Research interests span sleep epidemiology, machine learning in sleep diagnostics, and personalized treatment strategies. Notable projects include the ICOSS study on pandemic sleep patterns and the Sleep Revolution initiative. His work often intersects cardiology, neurology, and behavioral health.

Publications emphasize OSA’s impact on memory, oxygen saturation, and comorbidities like arrhythmias. He advocates for shared decision-making in OSA treatment and uses digital tools for insomnia management.

Grants/Projects: Finance Nord Forsk, Horizon 2020, Eurostars

Labs/Teams: Akershus Sleep Apnea Project (ASAP), SHeaR Research Group (Sleep, Heart, and Respiration)