Morten Rostrup

Morten Rostrup is a **Professor** in the Department of Behavioral Medicine at the University of Oslo. He holds a specialist title in Emergency and Reception Medicine and Internal Medicine. His research focuses on cardiovascular reactivity to stress, hypertension adherence, heart rate variability, and global health crises like methanol poisonings. He has also contributed significantly to humanitarian medicine through leadership roles in Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), including serving as the First Norwegian President of Doctors Without Borders (1996–2002) and International President of MSF (2000–2004).

Rostrup teaches clinical communication and humanitarian medicine at the University of Oslo. His work bridges clinical practice and global health, with a strong emphasis on hypertension management, emergency medicine, and disaster response. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including studies on treatment adherence, post-ICU caregiver support, and the physiological effects of extreme environments.

His research highlights include analyzing heart rate variability as a predictor of postoperative complications and investigating renal denervation in resistant hypertension. He has collaborated internationally on projects like the VALUE Trial, exploring antihypertensive drug outcomes in diabetic patients.

Rostrup’s career combines academic leadership with fieldwork in conflict zones, reflecting his dual expertise in clinical medicine and humanitarian action. His current affiliations include Oslo University Hospital and the University of Oslo, where he continues to advance cardiovascular research and medical education.