Marius Widerøe

Marius Widerøe is the Director of NTNU Health & Life Science and an Associate Professor of Magnetic Resonance (MR) at NTNU's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. He leads strategic initiatives in health and life science research, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. Previously, he managed NTNU's MR Core Facility and led Norway’s NORMOLIM research infrastructure, part of Euro-BioImaging. His academic roles include teaching MR techniques in PhD/Master programs.

Education: Medical Doctor (2003), PhD in Clinical Medicine (2012) from NTNU, focusing on preclinical MR of neonatal brain injury.

Research interests center on MR imaging applications in neuroscience, particularly neonatal brain injury, Alzheimer's disease, and nanoparticle-based therapies. He explores metabolic pathways in brain injuries and translational imaging techniques for early disease detection.

Recent publications highlight advancements in MRI contrast agents for Alzheimer's, melatonin's transient neuroprotective effects in neonatal hypoxia, and sustainable healthcare technology. His work bridges clinical needs with cutting-edge imaging and nanotechnology.

Leadership roles include directing strategic research areas at NTNU and coordinating national/international imaging infrastructures. His research has implications for improving diagnostics and therapies in neurology and oncology.