Research groups at the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences

  • Head of research group: Professor and vice-dean Kari Ingstad | Nord.no

    The research group focuses on patient-centered research, patient pathways and patient outcomes in acute and specialized healthcare settings. Key areas of interest include organization, management, decision-making, and the integration of innovative technological solutions.

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  • Head of research group: professor Erik Waage Nielsen

    ANILAB conducts translation research on inflammation. The research group consists of doctors and health personnel in active service, who have cutting-edge expertise in advanced immunological methods. The group has a broad international network of contacts, and studies relevant clinical issues in a well-functioning animal lab.​

  • Head of research group: Associate Professor Jorunn Bjerkan

    The research group aims to generate new knowledge with a focus on innovation in the health sector within clinical and educational development, digitization processes in the health sector and management in a context of change.

  • Head of research group: Professor Britt Normann

  • Head of research group: P​rofessor Ottar Bjerkeset

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  • Head of research group: Marianne Kollerøs Nilsen

  • Head of research group: Associate Professor Anita Berg​

    The research group's site on Cristin

    The group focuses on how marginalized groups can be included in society ​through equal participation, citizenship and self-determination in their own lives. A key focus is how vulnerable groups can influence the provision of help and welfare, receive equal services, participate in working life and in meaningful cultural and leisure activities in daily life.​

  • Head of research group: Associate Professor Kristin B. Ørjasæter

    We are an interdisciplinary research group that draw on a range of different research methods to develop new knowledge and understanding of mental health from a life course perspective. 

    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We engage in applied research projects and contribute to university education programs, inform policy and support the development of practice. We use methods that ensure broad collaboration between all stakeholders involved in services, education and relevant practice environments. We share our results in a range of different forms to reach members of the public, practitioners, policy-makers and researchers nationally and internationally.

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