Trine Eker Christoffersen

Trine Eker Christoffersen is the Acting Pro-Rector for Research and Director of Research at Østfold University College, holding strategic leadership roles from 2024 to 2025. She has a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Oslo and holds higher degrees from Imperial College London and the University of Leeds.

• Education
  • PhD, Biochemistry, University of Oslo (2007)
  • MSc, Biochemical Research, Imperial College London (1999)
  • BSc (Hons), Biotechnology, University of Leeds (1997)
  • BSc, Chemical Engineering, Østfold University College (1995)

Her research focuses on cell biology, microbiology, and immunology, particularly on bacteria-host interactions, probiotics, and intracellular signaling. She has contributed to understanding how non-commensal bacteria affect intestinal immunity and the functional diversity of growth factors.

While her recent articles trend toward probiotic mechanisms, intestinal health, and cellular interactions, she also explores educational innovation and medical biochemistry. Her work includes collaborations with institutions like the University of Sydney and the University of Oslo.

She leads initiatives in institutional research strategy and serves on committees like the Central PhD Committee and the Research Ethics Advisory Board.