Disputaser

Cand.med Elin Aamdal at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Treating metastatic melanoma with ipilimumab – Clinical activity, health-related quality of life and combination with a telomerase peptide vaccine” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Meetali Kakad at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Municipal acute units in Norway. Using operational research methods to model patient flows” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Julia Brox Skranes at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Impact of tobacco on circulating troponin concentrations and cardiovascular risk” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Msc Abhilash Pandya at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Nanoparticles in Targeted Cancer Therapy” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MSc Anne Berit Bech at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Mortality during opioid agonist treatment in Norway: a comprehensive study of the years 2014-2015” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Michael Durheim at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Clinical outcomes and their determinants in fibrotic interstitial lung disease” for the degree of Dr.Philos. (Doctor Philosophiae).

Cand.med Johanna Elin Gehin at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Therapeutic drug monitoring of tumour necrosis factor alpha inhibitors in inflammatory joint diseases” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Torleiv Svendsen at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Real-world experience of four new antiseizure medications in difficult-to-treat epilepsy: Efficacy, tolerability, and the importance of pharmacokinetic variability” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Silje Kristin Bjerknes at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Subthalamic deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease – studies on effects and complications” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Tatiana Georgiesh at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Solitary fibrous tumour. The role of clinical, histopathological and molecular factors in risk stratification and prognosis” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Ragnhild Munthe-Kaas at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “The EARLY study: Cognitive impairment after stroke - classification and predictors” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Msc Riad Hajdarevic at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Immunogenetic studies in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

M.Sc. Mariaserena Giliberto at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Application of drug sensitivity screening in B-cell malignancies for informing precision medicine strategies” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.Psychol. Elin Western at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Fatigue after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: A study of risk factors, clinical presentation and treatment with (−)-OSU6162” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MSc Jonas Aakre Wik at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Metabolic characterization of endothelial and CD4+ T cells in immune activation” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Trine Kåsine at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “New Needle Tip Tracking Technology for Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Dagrun Brekke Sagafos at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Neurophysiological mechanisms in patients with neuropathic pain and pain insensitivity due to gene mutations: Assessment of nociceptive C-fibers by sensory testing and neurophysiological methods, including microneurography” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Master Marie Udnesseter Lie at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Individual differences in experimental and clinical pain: Assessment and genetic susceptibility” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MSc Terje Ricardo Selnes Kolstad at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Cardiac myocyte structure and function in development, adulthood and disease” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Master Ina Andrassy Eilertsen at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Tumor heterogeneity of gene expression and alternative splicing in primary colorectal cancer: Tumor splicing burden and specific splicing events are prognostic factors in colorectal cancer” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Master Jørgen Melau at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Physiological changes following swimming in cold water in triathlon and military operations: Temperaturephysiology and cold water swimming with wetsuit or drysuit” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MSc Susmita Pandey at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Sex-specific factors associated with neurobiological mechanisms, comorbidities, treatment adherence, and suicidal behavior among AUD inpatients under rehabilitative treatment in Norway.” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Vesna Miloshevska Jakimovska at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Spinal cord injury in North Macedonia with a community dwelling comparison to Norway” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor). 

Master André Løvgren at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Improvement and positions in psychodynamic psychotherapy: A qualitative exploration of adolescents’ and adult patients’ experiences” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MSc Hélène Spangenberg at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Cellular mechanisms of vesicle generation and closure” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MSc Natalia Tesli at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Imaging violence in psychosis: Using MRI to investigate neurobiological correlates of violence in psychotic disorders” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Anders Jensen Kolnes at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Non-functioning pituitary adenomas: complications, prognostic factors and tumor behavior” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Peder Svenkerud Thoen at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Advancements in Total Hip Arthroplasty - polyethylene, articulation and factors associated with dislocation” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Christian Pollmann at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Improving outcomes in hip fracture patients” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MSc Kine Andenæs at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Translational cardiac research: Importance of the matrix molecules fibromodulin and lumican in left ventricular pressure overload” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Mads Sundet at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Road traffic injuries in Lilongwe, Malawi” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Nino Berdzuli at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Measuring and Understanding Maternal Mortality in Georgia” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MSc Christian Holst Bergsland at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Fluorescence-based multiplex immunohistochemistry in precision medicine of colorectal cancer” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Yngve Thorsen at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Right Colectomy with Extended D3-Mesenterectomy: What can we say about the extent and the consequences of the injury to the superior mesenteric plexus?” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Msc Mari Aksnes at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Amyloidogenic nanoplaques as a potential biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MSc Johanna Marie Lundesgaard Eidahl at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Postmortem evaluation of brain edema - Possible significance for the study of sudden unexplained death in infants and small children - A physical, radiological, immunohistochemical and genetic approach” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Adriano Winterton at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “The Oxytocin Genetic Pathway Links Severe Mental Illness and Metabolic Syndrome” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Master Marianne Torp Stensvehagen at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Interrelationship of daily hassles, daily
uplifts, coping strategies and stressrelated symptoms, reported by female survivors of sexual abuse: An exploratory mixed-methods approach” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Siv Hege Lyngstad at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “A 10-year perspective on apathy development in psychotic disorders: Genetic risk and early predictors, associations with depression, and functional outcome” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MSc Runa Marie Grimholt at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Hemoglobinopathies gone astray-Identification and characterization of rare deletions and sequence variants in the globin genes found in Norway” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Malin Holm Meyer-Myklestad at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “HIV-infected immunological nonresponders: A characterization of gut immunity and the effects of a probiotic supplement” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD, MHA Paulina Due-Tønnessen at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Evaluation of functional magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of brain tumors and other brain lesions for assessment of clinical efficacy” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Svein Otto Fredwall at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “The Norwegian Adult Achondroplasia Study: A population-based study of medical complications, physical functioning, cardiovascular risk factors, and body composition in adults with achondroplasia” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MSc, MD Waduwawatte Lekamalage Dulika Sanjeewani Sumathipala at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Using high throughput sequencing technologies to study genetic causes of ultra-rare neurological diseases” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Synne Frønæs Vikum at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Improving the diagnostic workup of deep vein thrombosis: FINDINGS FROM THE RI-SCHEDULE STUDY” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Msc Karoline Bjarnesdatter Rypdal at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Connective tissue disorders and cardiac fibrosis: Genetic substrate and roles of ADAMTSL2 and ADAMTSL3 in the failing heart” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Karen Synnøve Hunting Tollisen at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Substance abuse, clinical characteristics and mortality in a mixed intensive care-population in Oslo: a one-year cross sectional study” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Anna Lisa Schult at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Performance of two screening tests and barriers to colorectal cancer screening” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).