Research
Research at the Institute
The Institute's research covers a wide spectrum of areas within clinical and experimental laboratory research.
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Doctoral degree and research training
- 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.
Research news
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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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Gut bacteria linked to progression of severe liver disease PSC
Bacteria in the gut can influence how serious a liver disease becomes, according to new research. The findings strengthen the idea that signals from the gut can worsen disease in the liver, and they point to medicines that might help patients in the future.
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New discovery could make biological drugs safer for pregnant women
For women with chronic illnesses, pregnancy can pose a difficult dilemma: should they continue the medication they depend on and risk it crossing over to the fetus, or should they stop and risk becoming much sicker themselves?
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Our genes reveal who is most vulnerable to gestational diabetes
Never before have so many pregnant women developed gestational diabetes. New research shows that our genes may help determine who is most at risk.
