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Research at the Institute

The Institute's research covers a wide spectrum of areas within clinical and experimental laboratory research.

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PhD in medicine and health sciences
After you have completed a master's degree, you can embark on a PhD degree. The education is stipulated to three years.
The Postdoctoral Programme
The Postdoctoral Programme is a career development programme for researchers at a postdoctoral level.
National research schools
The national research schools are formal networks for PhD training. They arrange joint courses and seminars, supplement supervision capacity and share laboratory facilities where relevant.

The Medical Student Research Programme
The Medical Student Research Programme (MSRP) is an optional program for medical students at the University of Oslo who want to develop a research project during their medical studies.
Dr. Philos
The degree of Dr. Philos does not form part of an organised programme.

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.