Jørgen Gravning

Jørgen Gravning is a Professor at the Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, and Senior Consultant at the Department of Cardiology, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål. He also serves as Head of the Section for Echocardiography and has held roles like Head of Section for Resident Fellows. His academic journey includes an M.D. (2005) and Ph.D. (2013) from the University of Oslo, with research focused on cardiac imaging, biomarkers, and translational cardiovascular science.

Education:

• M.D. (Cand. Med.), Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo (2005)
• Ph.D. in Medicine (2013), Thesis: "Cardioprotective Mechanisms in Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury and Heart Failure"

Research Interests:

His work integrates clinical and translational research, emphasizing biomarker development (e.g., troponin T, NT-proBNP), echocardiography advancements, and mechanisms of heart failure. Notable areas include obesity paradox analysis, myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, and therapeutic targets like CTGF/CCN2.

Publications:

Gravning’s articles span biomarker prognostication, echocardiographic techniques, and translational studies. Recent trends focus on multimarker strategies, obesity-cardiac interactions, and molecular mechanisms in cardiac dysfunction. Over 20 peer-reviewed papers highlight his contributions to heart failure diagnostics and treatment.

Lab & Collaborations:

He leads the Oslo-CCHR Lab, collaborating on clinical cardiology projects. His work bridges basic science and clinical practice, with affiliations at Oslo University Hospital and international collaborations in biomarker research.