Lise Bjørkhaug Gundersen

Professor Lise Bjørkhaug Gundersen works at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Safety, Chemistry and Biomedical Laboratory Sciences. She specializes in molecular biology research focusing on the genetic mechanisms underlying diabetes and sports performance biomarkers.

• Teaches Pathology at bachelor level
• Coordinates courses in Medical Laboratory Technology and Advanced Biomedical Analytical Methods
• Member of the BIOMARG multidisciplinary research group

Her research spans:

• Inherited (monogenic) diabetes and genetic factors
• Type 2 diabetes genetic susceptibility
• Sports health biomarkers and performance genetics

Recent publications demonstrate expertise in:

• HNF1A/HNF4A gene variant characterization
• microRNA responses to exercise
• Polygenic risk analysis across populations