Jan-Magnus Kvamme

Jan-Magnus Kvamme serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, while also holding the position of Section Chief Physician at the Gastromedical Section of the Medical Clinic at UNN (University Hospital of North Norway) in Tromsø. His academic career is deeply rooted in clinical medicine with a focus on gastroenterology and nutrition research.

• Cand Med from University of Bergen (1989)
• Specialist in Internal Medicine (1999) and Gastrointestinal Diseases (2001)
• PhD from UiT Tromsø (2011)
• MBA (2018)

Dr. Kvamme's research spans several critical areas in clinical medicine, with particular emphasis on nutritional aspects of gastrointestinal diseases. His work on celiac disease epidemiology has revealed that approximately 75% of affected individuals remain undiagnosed in the general population. His research on malnutrition risks in elderly populations has established important connections between nutritional status, zinc deficiency, and mental health outcomes. His investigations into ulcerative colitis have contributed to personalized treatment approaches using biomarkers like TNF expression.

Analysis of Dr. Kvamme's publication record shows a consistent focus on gastrointestinal disorders, nutritional epidemiology, and clinical outcomes research. His most recent work emphasizes population-based screening for celiac disease, while his earlier publications examine chronic pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and the relationship between nutritional status and health outcomes in elderly populations. The research demonstrates strong methodological rigor using both clinical and epidemiological approaches.

Dr. Kvamme is actively involved in teaching across multiple disciplines at UiT. He has developed curriculum for medical students in human nutrition, gastrointestinal diseases, celiac disease, and gastrointestinal epidemiology. His teaching extends to nutrition students, dental students, and pharmacy students, demonstrating his interdisciplinary approach to medical education.

• Member of Gastroenterology and Nutrition (GNU) research group
• Member of Advanced Study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (ASIB) project
• Involved in Strengthening the Backbone of Public Health project (HUNT and Tromsø studies)