Ulrik Wisløff

Ulrik Wisløff is a Professor and Head of the Cardiac Exercise Research Group (CERG) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging. He is also an Honorary Professor at the University of Queensland, Australia, and has led over 280 peer-reviewed publications with ~72,000 citations, placing him among the world's top 4 most cited scientists in 'exercise' and the most cited Exercise Physiologist.

• Research spans from molecular mechanisms to population health
• Inventor of the fitness calculator (9.5M users) and PAI metric
• Scientific leadership in translating experimental findings to clinical applications
• Mentored 22 postdocs and 38 PhD students

Research trends focus on high-intensity exercise in heart disease, aging, and metabolic disorders, with clinical translation and population health tools. Articles emphasize aerobic capacity, cardiovascular risk, and molecular-cardiovascular interactions.

Scientific Awards

• Norwegian Health Association's Heart Research Award (2020)

Teaching: Courses on exercise and cardiovascular health, brain health, and scientific writing. Labs: Leads CERG (55 employees) and collaborates internationally.