Solveig Sand-Hanssen Hofvind

Solveig Sand-Hanssen Hofvind is a Professor at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, specializing in Radiography and breast cancer screening research. She is affiliated with the Radiography BSc program and contributes to the Acute and Critically Ill research group.

• Research Focus: Artificial intelligence in mammography, epidemiology of breast cancer, personalized screening programs, and public health implications of AI in healthcare.
• Key Themes: Her recent publications analyze AI-driven cancer detection, mammographic density as a risk factor, immigrant screening accessibility, and pandemic-induced screening delays.
• Collaborations: Frequently collaborates with researchers in European Radiology, BreastScreen Norway, and international cancer screening initiatives like CanScreen5.

Scientific Awards:

• 2023: Hold Pustens article prize for research on radiography profession development in Norway.

Recent Article Trends: Her 2023-2025 work emphasizes AI integration in mammography, with studies on algorithm performance, patient attitudes, and radiologist workflows. Epidemiological studies focus on menopause timing, weight changes, and aspirin use as breast cancer risk factors. Public health research includes immigrant screening disparities and pandemic impacts on healthcare.