Marijke Veenstra

Marijke Veenstra is an Associate Professor at the Department of Public Health and Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, University of Oslo. Her work bridges medical sociology, quantitative methods, and health services research, with a focus on aging, social inequality, and healthcare delivery.

• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• Key Appointments: Senior Researcher at Akershus University Hospital (2022–present), Center for Care Research East (2012–2025), and NOVA, Oslo Metropolitan University (2007–2022)

Research Interests: Veenstra investigates socioeconomic disparities in aging populations, particularly in mortality, mental health, and healthcare access. Her work employs longitudinal data and mixed methods to address intersections of gender, class, and health outcomes.

Publication Trends: Recent studies examine work environments and retirement transitions, care quality metrics in long-term services, and psychosocial factors in aging. Methodologically, she emphasizes quantitative frameworks and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Leadership: Former Research Manager at NOVA (2013–2018), she has contributed to national studies like the Norwegian Life Course, Ageing and Generation Study (NorLAG).