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- Education for Sustainable Health (honours certificate)
- Concepts that Matter – Debating Democracy (honours certificate)
- Life Science Innovation (honours certificate)
Doctoral degree and research career support
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Research
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The genetic key to bipolar disorder
In the largest study conducted to date on the genetics of bipolar disorder, researchers have identified 36 genes linked to the condition. This marks a significant step toward understanding the genetic factors behind bipolar disorder, which could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment in the future.
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More organs can be used for transplants
More people will be able to get a new liver. The main reasons for this are research on small carp fish from a pond in Bærum and an advanced machine at Norway’s National Hospital.
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Call for action to tackle global antibiotic shortages
Antibiotic shortages disrupt patient care, increase treatment costs, reduce effectiveness, and contribute to the rise of antibiotic resistance globally.
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New findings can reduce the risk of bladder cancer and colorectal cancer in the future
Certain intestinal bacteria are found more frequently in Norway than in a number of other countries and there is also a higher incidence of bladder cancer, bowel cancer and prostate cancer. These findings may lead to new opportunities for preventing these types of cancer, according to a new study.
Strategy for The Faculty of Medicine
All work at the faculty will be based on the vision "Outstanding knowledge for future health".
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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?
Scientia Fellows
Scientia Fellows is an international postdoctoral fellowship programme aiming to support talented researchers to advance their scientific career and expand international research relations.
Life Science
The Faculty of Medicine hosts the investment in Life sciences at UiO. Our research has life sciences as a recurring theme.
SHE
SHE´s vision is to educate globally anchored health professionals who make sustainable healthcare decisions without compromising future and global needs.