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Faster Aging if the Father Smoked During Puberty (04.03.2026)
A new study from the University of Bergen (UiB) shows that smoking among young men during puberty may affect how the aging process develops in their future children.
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The winner of the Paul R. Manske Award (13.02.2026)
Kari Klungsøyr has collaborated with Ida Neergård Sletten (hand surgeon at OuS) and received an award for an article published in 2025. The article is based on data from from the Medical Birth Registry of Norway and CULA (congenital upper limb anomaly) North Oslo Registry established in 2018 at OuS, on transverse reduction deficiency at or above the wrist (TRDAW) where the diagnoses are quality... Read more
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Ole F. Norheim honored by Gates Foundation (23.01.2026)
Harvard Professor and BCEPS Co-Founder Ole F. Norheim was honored as a Gates Foundation "Goalkeepers Nordic Champion" for his work in global health.
Frode Forland
Changes ahead for Global Health (13.11.2025)
The global health infrastructure is undergoing significant change, with dramatic cuts in aid and fragmented health services. At the same time, strong professional communities are emerging in Africa, with leaders ready to take the lead.
Julia Axiina Tuominen mottar prisen for beste artikkel NOFE 2025
NOFEs prize for Paper of the year 2025 (31.10.2025)
We congratulate Julia Axiina Tuominen who received the award for the best article of the year at the NOFE conference in Bergen on October 29-30 in Bergen!
Two researchers from the Greenness, Air Pollution and health (GAP) group presenting at the 2025 RHINE annual meeting in Gothenburg.
GAP researchers presented at 2025 RHINE annual meeting (17.05.2025)
Researchers from the Greenness, Air Pollution and health (GAP) research group presented their work at the annual RHINE meeting, held in mid-May in Gothenburg.
Group photo of participants at the 2025 RHINE annual meeting in Gothenburg.
Researchers gathered in Gothenburg for 2025 RHINE annual meeting (17.05.2025)
The Gothenburg center of the Respiratory Health in Northern Europe (RHINE) study hosted this year’s annual meeting on 14–15 May 2025.
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IP-future inspire large-scale international collaboration (02.04.2025)
Norwegian and International collaboration partners gather for the first annual meeting in the IP-future project.
Title slide from Professor Ane Johannessen’s presentation at the CHI webinar, alongside a screenshot of her speaking during the session.
GAP leader presented at the Climate Health Initiative (CHI) webinar (21.03.2025)
Professor Ane Johannessen discussed air pollution, greenness, and respiratory diseases at CHI webinar #6.
Ane Johannessen og Merethe Hustoft fra TVEPS
RCN-millions awarded to TVEPS (13.03.2025)
Centre for Interprofessional Workplace Learning receives 12 RCN-millions for research. – This will enable us to perform valuable research and raise knowledge in this field, says Ane Johannessen, head of TVEPS.
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Pandemic Centre's annual report for 2024 (03.03.2025)
2024 was yet another exciting and busy year for the Pandemic Centre. Now you can read the annual report with a summary of our activities throughout last year.
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SEFAS Duo Lead the Newly Established Norwegian Chapter of EMBS (03.03.2025)
Monica Patrascu and Valentina Casadei are the new leaders of EMBS branch in Norway.
Pandemisenter
COVID-19-related worries: A longitudinal study comparing migrants and non-migrants in Norway (05.02.2025)
PhD fellow at the Pandemic Center, Pierina Benavente Velando, is the first author of a study published in October.
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New study highlights challenges immigrants face in following COVID-19 guidelines in Norway (03.01.2025)
A recent qualitative study uncovers significant barriers that immigrants in Norway encounter in adhering to COVID-19 infection control measures, shedding light on the need for improved public health strategies and communication.
A group picture of the PhD candidate, evaluation committee, chair, and supervisors.
A PhD candidate from the GAP research group successfully completed the defense (28.12.2024)
Shanshan Xu of the Greenness, Air Pollution, and health (GAP) research group at the University of Bergen successfully defended her PhD thesis on “Effects of long-term air pollution and greenness exposures on mortality and respiratory health. The Life-GAP project" on 16 December 2024.
Frontpage Leukemia journal
Global estimates of leukemia incidence by subtype (20.11.2024)
An up-to-date description of the global burden of leukemia by subtype utilizing population-based cancer registries from around the world.
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How can we reduce adolescent pregnancies in low- and middle-income countries? (14.11.2024)
A large study from Zambia, published in eClinicalMedicine, found that financial support combined with comprehensive sexuality education and community dialogue meetings, can moderately reduce adolescent births and increase the proportion of girls who complete basic education
PhD students Shanshan Xu and Robin Mzati Sinsamala from the Greenness, Air Pollution, and health (GAP) research group attended the Urban Transitions 2024 conference in Sitges, Spain
GAP PhD students attend Urban Transitions 2024 Conference (11.11.2024)
PhD students Shanshan Xu and Robin Mzati Sinsamala from the Greenness, Air Pollution, and health (GAP) research group attended the Urban Transitions 2024 conference held from 5-7 November in Sitges, Spain, an event closely aligned with the GAP´s focus on the health impacts of urban air pollution and greenness exposure.

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