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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).

MD Cecilia Smith Simonsen at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “The Contemporary Multiple Sclerosis Patient: Aspects of phenotyping, diagnosing and treating multiple sclerosis” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med Ola-Lars Hammer at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Surgical treatment of distal radius fractures - Clinical Outcome And Health Economics” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Anne Guro Vreim Holm at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Shelf operation for residual hip dysplasia and total hip arthroplasty for high hip dislocation” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Ola Undrum Bergland at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Improvements in Hypertension Care: Serum drug measurements to detect non-adherence to standard treatment and effects of renal denervation following directly observed therapy” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med Tarjei Tørre Asprusten at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Adolescents” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med Svein Oskar Frigstad at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Vitamin D deficiency in Inflammatory Bowel Disease – prevalence, predictors and associations with fatigue and pain (The Vitality Study)” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Torfinn Lødøen Gaarden at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Depression and inflammation in older adults” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Master Veronica Lockertsen at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Mind the Gap: Between CAMHS and AMHS—The Perspectives Of Patients with Anorexia Nervosa, Parents and Professionals” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Thomas Johan Fyhn at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Small Incisions, Big Benefits? A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Laparoscopic and Open Nissen Fundoplication in Children” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MSc Silje Nøstvedt Ramstad at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli – aspects of their pathogenicity and effects of antimicrobials” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Marthe Sørli Gottschalk at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Age at menopause: Associated factors and temporal trends” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MSc Fatima Heinicke at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “microRNA profiles in CD19+  B cells in rheumatoid arthritis and the impact of microRNA sequencing library preparation” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MSc Stine Engebretsen at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Emergency response team to critically ill medical patients in the Emergency Department: Evaluation of patient characteristics, calling criteria and effect” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Simen Tveten Berge at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Detection of microcirculatory changes and treatment of patients with atherosclerotic chronic mesenteric ischemia and median arcuate ligament syndrome” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Stephen Ingemar Hewitt at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Secondary hyperparathyroidism after obesity surgery - exploring the impact of vitamin D and calcium, and aspects on bone health” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Ole-Christian Walter Rutherford at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Effectiveness and safety of oral anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation in the era of NOACs: Studies using Norwegian nationwide registries” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Till Schellhorn at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Brain MRI findings associated with cognitive impairment before and after stroke” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Ragnhild Johanne Måseide at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Moderate haemophilia A and B in the Nordic countries – The MoHem study” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MPH Melina Bernard Mgongo at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Ideal and Reality: Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices and Child Nutritional Status in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Andreas Julius Tulipan at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis "FACBC for assessment of primary and recurrent prostate cancer" for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Henrik Hoel at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis "Effects of treatment with lower extremity intermittent negative pressure for peripheral artery disease" for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Ragnhild Kristine Heier Skauby at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Prednisolone and prednisone pharmacokinetics in renal transplant recipients” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Toni Christoph Berger at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis "A translational view on epileptogenesis" for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Hedda von der Lippe Gythfeldt at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis "Identifying molecular factors responsible for treatment response and resistance in a breast cancer study and a breast cancer model" for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Victoria Berge-Seidl at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis "Genetic studies of sporadic Parkinson’s disease – On the identification of genetic risk factors and the path towards a better understanding of underlying pathogenic mechanisms" for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Syed Ali Mujtaba Rizvi at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis "Management of acute odontoid fractures" for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Tone Hovda at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis "Improved breast cancer screening for women and society: A radiological approach" for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor). 

Cand.med. Astrid Haaskjold Lossius at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis "Atopic dermatitis, ultraviolet B treatment, and the IL-1 family of cytokines" for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Are Annesønn Kalstad at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis "The role of n-3 fatty acids in cardiovascular diseases of ageing" for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Ragnhild Veline Nome at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Biochemical Changes in Testicular Cancer Survivors. –Pituitary, Renal and Thyroid function” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Karl-Andreas Dumont at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Quantification of Mitral Annular Dynamics: Validation and Clinical Application of a Novel Autostereoscopic Holographic Display” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Ole Aleksander Dyrkorn at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “The Impact of Childbirth before and after Mid-Urethral Sling Surgery: New Knowledge derived from Norwegian Health Registries” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Synne Torkildsen at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis "Identification of fusion genes and somatic mutations in acute myeloid leukemia using high throughput sequencing" for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).