Tom Mala

Tom Mala is a Professor at the University of Oslo's Department of Gastrointestinal and Children Surgery, affiliated with Oslo University Hospital. His research focuses on obesity-related surgical outcomes, gastrointestinal cancers, and the epidemiological links between body mass index (BMI) and cancer risk. He leads studies on bariatric surgery impacts, post-surgical complications, and cancer incidence using large cohort analyses.

Key research areas include BMI associations with Hodgkin's lymphoma, ampulla of Vater cancer, and vulvar/vaginal cancers, leveraging nationwide registries. He investigates surgical techniques like sleeve gastrectomy and esophagectomy, emphasizing patient recovery and quality of life post-procedure. His work spans clinical and translational research, with contributions to understanding chromatin dynamics in adipose tissue and bone metabolism post-bariatric surgery.