Stig Tore Bogstrand

Stig Tore Bogstrand is a Professor at the Department of Public Health and Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, University of Oslo. His academic roles include teaching courses such as FHE4000 (Public Health, Epidemiology, and Sustainability) and clinical geriatric nursing. He is affiliated with research groups focused on substance use and health outcomes, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to public health challenges.

His research interests span substance use epidemiology, prevention strategies in healthcare, health inequality, and biomarker applications. Notable work includes studies on alcohol/drug use in trauma patients, overdose fatalities, and the detection of substance abuse through biomarkers like phosphatidylethanol.

Recent publications (2022–2025) highlight investigations into polysubstance use in traffic accidents, alcohol biomarkers in clinical settings, and the epidemiology of substance-related hospitalizations. His findings contribute to improving healthcare practices and public health policies.

Bogstrand collaborates with institutions like the Norwegian Institute of Public Health and international teams, focusing on cross-sectional and observational studies to address global health concerns.