Inge Joa

Inge Joa is an Associate Professor in Psychiatry at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Department of Public Health. Her work is deeply embedded in clinical and translational psychiatric research, particularly in early psychosis intervention and suicide prevention.

Her research interests include:

• Early intervention in psychosis and ultra-high risk states
• Suicide prevention and suicidal trajectories
• Implementation of clinical guidelines in mental health services
• Biomarkers in schizophrenia-spectrum disorders (e.g., cytokines, cellular adhesion molecules)
• Quality register utilization and pragmatic clinical trials

The recent articles (2022–2025) highlight a strong focus on longitudinal, multicenter studies combining clinical psychiatry with immunological and genetic markers. Her work often involves large collaborative networks, examining both biological (inflammatory markers, genetics) and psychosocial (family involvement, help-seeking behavior) dimensions of psychosis. There is a clear trend toward implementation science and real-world effectiveness of treatments, as seen in the BeSt InTro and TIPS studies.

Scientific awards are not mentioned in the provided text.

Inge Joa actively collaborates on clinical trials and registry-based research, suggesting advisory and team leadership roles, though specific students or grants are not listed. She contributes to improving clinical practice through guideline implementation studies and family-based interventions, particularly within the Norwegian mental healthcare system.

She is involved in key research teams such as the TIPS (Treatment and Early Intervention in Psychosis) program, which has been instrumental in shaping early psychosis services in Norway over the past 25 years.