Wenche Moe Thorstensen

Wenche Moe Thorstensen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her research focuses on the intersection of otolaryngology, respiratory medicine, and quality of life studies, particularly in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pediatric postoperative care. She collaborates extensively with otolaryngologists, pulmonologists, and researchers across Norway.

• Current affiliation: NTNU
• Academic rank: Associate Professor
• Key research areas: Olfactory function, nasal physiology, COPD, postoperative pediatric care

Research Trends: Her recent publications (2018–2024) emphasize nasal airflow dynamics in respiratory diseases, postoperative care pathways for children with ventilation tubes, and botulinum toxin applications for chronic facial pain. She frequently investigates rhinosinusitis and its impact on COPD patients, while also exploring genetic factors in neurodevelopmental disorders like ZBTB7A variants.

Outreach Activities: Wenche actively presents at international conferences such as the European Rhinologic Society (ERS) and International Headache Society (IHS), addressing topics like nasal symptom burden in COPD and botulinum toxin therapy. She also contributes to public health discourse through interviews and articles in trade journals.