Mirjam Lukasse

Mirjam Lukasse is a Professor at OsloMet's Faculty of Health Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Nursing and Health Promotion. Her academic journey includes a nursing degree from the Netherlands, midwifery training in the UK, a PhD in Health Sciences from the University of Tromsø (2011), and a postdoctoral fellowship at NTNU (2014), funded by the Norwegian Research Council (NFR). Her research focuses on violence against women, child maltreatment prevention, and midwifery practices, with a strong emphasis on maternal health equity and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Nursing, Sittard, Netherlands
• Midwifery Degree, Belfast, UK
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice in Midwifery, University of Surrey, UK
• PhD in Health Sciences, University of Tromsø (2011)

Research Interests: Dr. Lukasse’s work addresses the intersection of violence and reproductive health, including domestic violence during pregnancy, refugee women’s maternity care experiences, and child maltreatment detection in healthcare settings. She also explores innovative midwifery practices and clinical outcomes of labor induction protocols. Her research integrates mixed-methods approaches and emphasizes culturally adapted interventions.

Grants & Collaborations:

• Postdoctoral funding from NFR (2014)
• Collaborations on Nordic country studies and international projects in Nepal
• Leadership in the 'Women and Children’s Health' research group

Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the 'Women and Children’s Health' research group at OsloMet, focusing on translational research and community engagement.