Lene Lunde

Lene Lunde is a Research Fellow at the Department of Public Health and Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, University of Oslo (UiO), currently working on the Gravitate-Health project focused on empowering Europeans with health information for active personal health management. She holds a PhD in Nursing Science from UiO (2023) and has a clinical background as a nurse with expertise in infection control and interprofessional collaboration.

• Academic Interests: eHealth, digitalization, simulation-based learning, qualitative research methods, public health, interprofessional collaboration.
• Projects: Gravitate-Health, CovidNor, SUCCESS, CarerSupport, SamPraks e-learning, MOOC for primary care.
• Education: PhD in Nursing Science (2023), Master’s in Nursing Science (2013), Clinical Specialist in Nursing (2009), Registered Nurse (2001).

Her research explores digital health literacy, simulation training for healthcare students, and pandemic response strategies. Recent publications focus on digital health information optimization for IBD patients and primary care pandemic management. She has received awards for innovative posters at international conferences.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Best Innovative Poster, SUCCESS Avatar som brobygger (2020, Oslo)
  • Best Scientific Poster (2nd prize), CarerSupport project (2016, Geneva)

Lunde also facilitates simulation training programs (StudentBEST, GERSYK 4104) and has served in academic governance roles, including deputy representative for temporary academic staff on UiO’s Faculty of Medicine board (2024). She contributes to gymnastics associations as chair/co-chair in Buskerud Gymnastics and Tranby Turn.