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Petter Stoor is an Assistant Professor at Umeå University's Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, specializing in Sámi health research. He holds a PhD from the Arctic University of Norway (UiT) and is Coordinator of Lávvuo, a research group focused on Sámi health education. His work emphasizes Indigenous health equity, suicide prevention, and addressing systemic discrimination. He teaches courses on Sámi and Indigenous health at Umeå University, including Sweden's first dedicated program in this field.
- PhD: “Suicide among Sámi – Cultural meanings of suicide and interventions for suicide prevention in Nordic parts of Sápmi” (2020, UiT)
- Current roles: Researcher, educator, and advisor to Sámi parliaments and NGOs
Research interests include mental health disparities, cultural determinants of health, and ethical research practices with Indigenous communities. Awards include recognition for studies on sexual violence against Sámi women (2024) and broader Sámi health contributions (2024). He leads projects such as the SámiHET study on health inequities and collaborates internationally via the Lancet Commissions on Suicide and Arctic Health.
Teaching focuses on integrating Indigenous perspectives into medical and public health curricula. He supervises master’s and doctoral students, emphasizing participatory methods and community-driven research.
