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Janne Østvang serves as Head of the Research and Innovation Section within the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at NTNU. Her administrative responsibilities include managing EU-funded research projects, overseeing PhD education programs, and supporting strategic planning for the faculty's research initiatives. She plays a key role in NTNU's research infrastructure, including managing core facilities like the Cellular and Molecular Imaging Core Facility (CMIC).
Her academic background includes a PhD in lipid biochemistry (2002) focusing on phospholipase A2 regulation in atherosclerosis. Her research interests span molecular biology, lipid signaling pathways, and inflammatory processes, with notable contributions to understanding lysophosphatidylcholine's role in monocyte activation. She has published extensively in high-impact journals like Journal of Lipids and Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology.
Professionally, she bridges research administration and scientific innovation, advocating for interdisciplinary collaboration through lectures and museum exhibitions. Her work emphasizes translating cutting-edge lipid research into practical applications in biotechnology and healthcare.
