Jan Porthun

Jan Porthun is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Gjøvik Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. His work spans Biostatistics, Medical Statistics, Epidemiology, and Osteopathy, with a focus on clinical trial methodology, cardiovascular research, and anatomical/physiological studies.

• Educational Background: MSc in Medical Biostatistics (Heidelberg), Diploma in Clinical Trials (Graz), MSc in Osteopathy (Danube University Krems), MSc in Paediatric Osteopathy (University of Wales).

His research explores threshold estimation in survival data (via the cutpoint R-package), cardiac wasting in cancer patients, and osteopathic interventions. Collaborations include institutions in Norway, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Recent publications highlight geospatial variations in healthcare (neuroimaging, referrals), cardiovascular biomarkers, and clinical endpoints in oncology. He contributes to methodological advancements in biostatistics and osteopathy.

• Scientific Affiliations: Member of the International Society for Clinical Biostatistics (ISCB), International Biometric Society (IBS), Society for Clinical Trials (SCT), German Society for Medical Computer Science, Biostatistics and Epidemiology (GMDS) e.V.