Mary-Elizabeth Eilertsen

Mary-Elizabeth Eilertsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her research focuses on psychosocial health, cancer survivorship, and bereavement, with a particular emphasis on adolescents and families affected by serious illness. She collaborates extensively on interdisciplinary projects addressing health literacy, neurocognitive outcomes in cancer survivors, and mental well-being in vulnerable populations.

Key research areas include:

• Adolescent mental health and self-esteem
• Neurocognitive late effects in childhood cancer survivors
• Social support and resilience in bereaved families
• Validation of health measurement instruments
• Interprofessional healthcare collaboration

Her recent publications (2021–2024) highlight studies on:

• Neurocognitive outcomes in long-term leukemia survivors
• Psychosocial challenges in nursing education
• Health literacy among school-aged children
• Bereavement processes in cancer-affected families

Eilertsen has contributed to over 70 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, emphasizing practical applications of research in clinical and educational settings. Her work bridges academic research with real-world healthcare delivery, particularly in oncology and public health.