Roar Monastery

Roar Monastery is a University Lecturer at the Department of Clinical Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø. His work bridges neurosurgery and clinical research, with a focus on brain and spine pathologies.

• Key research themes: Neurosurgery, Brain Tumors, Spinal Surgery, Public Health in Resource-Limited Contexts
• Collaboration: Active in the Brain and Circulation Research Group
• Projects: Tromsø Intracranial Aneurysm and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Study

His research spans surgical outcomes, epidemiology, and capacity-building in neurosurgery, particularly in low-resource settings. Recent work includes analyzing reoperation risks after posterior fossa craniotomy and assessing cervical spine surgery rates in Northern Norway.

Publications highlight methodological rigor in comparing surgical strategies for low-grade gliomas and investigating Modic changes in spinal disorders. Collaborations often involve cross-disciplinary teams across Norwegian and international institutions.