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Aspirin does not prevent recurrence after treatment for colorectal cancer liver metastases
Previous research has raised hopes that aspirin might reduce the risk of colorectal cancer returning after treatment. However, a large Scandinavian clinical trial has found no such benefit for patients who had surgery for colorectal cancer that had spread to the liver
Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death among young adults in Norway
Cancer deaths among young adults in Norway have fallen sharply over the past 30 years. However, one type of cancer stands apart from this otherwise encouraging trend: Colorectal cancer.
The search for new cancer treatments starts in healthy cells
Professor Anne Simonsen’s work on cellular recycling shows why the most important discoveries in cancer research can begin with seemingly basic questions about how our bodies work.
Could a simple blood test assess gut health in coeliac disease?
The blood tests currently used do not provide a complete picture of gut health in people with coeliac disease. Researchers have identified proteins in the blood that may offer more accurate information for monitoring patients.

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Events

10. Nov.

Welcome breakfast for new international researchers

8:30 AM

11. Nov.

SPARK Norway Educational Forum: Funding & Partnerships − Turning Your Idea into a Business

5:00 PM

12. Nov.

Get to know your neighbours in the Life Science Building

11:00 AM

12. Nov.

dScience Lunch Seminar: Humanitarian Demining: How We Clear Minefields Today – and Where AI and Robotics Could Help

12:00 PM

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Disputations

today Nov.

Public defence: Mariam Anjum

1:15 PM

today Nov.

Public defence: Marek Feith

1:15 PM

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Life Science

The Faculty of Medicine hosts the investment in Life sciences at UiO. Our research has life sciences as a recurring theme.

Life Science at UiO

SHE

SHE´s vision is to educate globally anchored health professionals who make sustainable healthcare decisions without compromising future and global needs.

Centre for Sustainable Healthcare Education

Innovation

Innovation is one of the cornerstones on which the faculty builds its activities. Do you want to learn more about health innovation, do you have an idea, or do you want to collaborate with us?

More about innovation at the faculty