Editorial: Management changes
Dean Ivar Prydz Gladhaug thanks Vice Dean of Innovation and Internationalisation, Hilde I. Nebb.
Hilde is both enthusiastic and extremely hard-working. This has enabled her to achieve significant results that the Faculty are both grateful for and proud of. I and the office of the Dean have really appreciated the working relationship we have had with her over the years. It is great to see Hilde move onto the position of Director of the Greenhouse, which she has played a key part in developing. Together with the rest of the office of the Dean, I would like to wish her the best of luck in her new position.
Hans Mossin becomes the new Director of MED
On 8 March 2022, the University Board decided to appoint Hans Mossin as the new Director of the Faculty of Medicine. This is a decision Dean Ivar P. Gladhaug is extremely pleased about.
“I have worked closely with Hans since 2012 and I am confident that he is a great choice for the Faculty, both now and in the coming years,” he says. MED News has had a chat with our new Faculty Director, who has already been the acting FD since 1 August 2021. Read the full article.
The ARK Survey:
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The total response rate for the Faculty of Medicine ended up being 66% for the ARK Survey this spring. “We have every reason to be pleased with a response rate of 66%,” says HR Manager Stina Mosling, who believes the survey provides an excellent basis for continued efforts at the various units.
Read more about the follow-up on the survey and future work on ARK
New Jebsen Centre on Cardiac Research
The new centre will be called the K.G. Jebsen Centre for
Cardiac Markers. The research conducted at the centre will contribute increased knowledge about heart damage and heart failure. Professor Torbjørn Omland will lead the centre, which will be based at Campus Ahus.
Pro-Dean of Research Jens Petter Berg congratulates Professor Torbjørn Omland on the funding. “Omland and his colleagues have established themselves as world-leaders in research into cardiac markers and this funding will help further consolidate their position. We are grateful for the generous funding provided by the Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Foundation.” Read the full article.
Anders Dale wins International Research Award
We would like to congratulate visiting researcher Anders Dale on winning the Olav Thon Foundation’s International Research Award in Natural Sciences and Medicine.
Read the article from NORMENT in Norwegian here.
Nominate your candidate for His Majesty the King's Gold Medal
You can now nominate candidates for His Majesty
the King’s Gold Medal for Younger Researchers 2022. The internal nomination deadline is 25 March at 12:00. The nomination process will be coordinated by the Faculty. The medal is awarded to an outstanding younger researcher for scientific work assessed at the University of Oslo. Les mer om hvordan du går frem for å nominere her.
Would you like to write for medisinbloggen?
Are you keen on writing? Your audience awaits! Do you conduct research into a subject you think more people should know about and would you like to secure dissemination credits? Please contact the blog editor at medisinbloggen@medisin.uio.no and we can come up with a plan.
Ishita Barua has been named one of the 50 most influential Norwegian women in tech
“As a young medical student, I have appreciated seeing how the profession can be practised in ways other than just the traditional role of clinical doctor.” Read the full article in Norwegian.
Information for employees
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NCMM has announced a new group leader position.
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This is a golden opportunity for candidates with “machine learning” expertise. Apply now or send a tip to relevant candidates in your network: The application deadline is 18 April. - This research project is a collaboration between the Faculty of Medicine and Circle U on “collaborative teaching and research” – and looks at the transfer of knowledge between academics, students and non-academic stakeholders. The candidate will have a unique opportunity to work as part of an international environment.
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UiO: The University of Oslo’s action plan for the climate and environment is now ready for consultation and discussion. A new climate and environmental strategy was adopted in February. The draft action plan for further work is next. Students and employees have the opportunity to provide input via the online form and at the open discussion meeting.
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The draft action plan can be found here (uio.no) – remember to provide your input by 8 April.
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Discussion meeting at the Klimahuset building on 22 March from 15:00 to 16:30 – register here (uio.no)
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Rektorbloggen: The University of Oslo takes on the climate challenge (in Norwegian).
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War in Ukraine.
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UiO: Relevant points of contact for affected students and employees.
- Travel: The situation is changing rapidly. Employees are asked to use the University of Oslo travel portal when booking travel. See also: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ travel registration, Travel Advice, Russia and the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration’s travel advice.
- Uniforum: EDITORIAL: Global peace endangered by power-hungry man (in Norwegian)
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UB: Recommended reading for International Women’s Day - and every other day!
- International Women’s Day is marked around the world on 8 March. This date is both a day for action and a day for celebration. We have created a list of fiction that says something about the lives of contemporary women in various ways. Read one or as many as you want and be inspired.
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Life Sciences: Pictures and recordings from Oslo Life Science 2022. Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s conference. Several of the events were filmed and some of the recordings have already been published. If you missed the “Lapse of Time” concert in Frogner Church, you can watch it now.
- Uniforum: The National Union of Students asks Norway to ensure that students from Ukraine, Russia and Belarus are allowed to stay (in Norwegian)
- Uniforum: The University of Oslo proposes paid parking and electric vehicle charging in new action plan (in Norwegian)
Management meetings
Minutes from the Management Forum held on 15 February (in Norwegian): Financial status of MED - His Majesty the King’s Gold Medal - Study-related Matters - Research Matters - Department News - Awards
Agenda for the Faculty Board Meeting on 8 March (in Norwegian).
Preliminary minutes of the Faculty Board Meeting on 15 December (in Norwegian).
(The minutes will be subject to approval at the first meeting in 2022).
Deadlines
- Read about all the important application deadlines for research funding in Funding opportunities.
- University of Oslo: Apply to become a merited teacher. The merit scheme is intended to promote quality in education at the University of Oslo. All permanent academic staff with their primary position at the University of Oslo are eligible to apply (in Norwegian). Deadline: 15 March
- Apply for funding for the development of ICT-based teaching for 2022. The Faculty of Medicine has allocated NOK 1 million to this cause. See the complete announcement text (in Norwegian). Closing date for applications: 28 March Any questions can be directed to Per Grøttum, per@medisin.uio.no
- MED: ERC Consolidator Grant The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the deadline for the 2022 Consolidator Grant. Deadline: 17 March.
- NCMM has announced a new group leader position. This is a golden opportunity for candidates with “machine learning” expertise. Apply now or send a tip to relevant candidates in your network: The application deadline is 18 April.
- Award announcements: Remember to submit your nominations! Keep abreast of the annual cycle for award announcements:
- Crown Prince Haakon’s Research Award for Asthma and Allergies (10 March).
- Albert de la Chapelle Prize (Medical Genetics) (14 March).
- Balzan Prizes (In 2022, the awards will be allocated for research into biomaterials for nanomedicine and tissue engineering, amongst other things)
- Human Rights Prize - Lisl and Leo Eltinger’s Fund. (15 March)
- His Majesty the King’s Gold Medal for Younger Researchers (25 March)
- King Faisal International Prize for Medicine (31 March)
Courses and events
See UiO’s calendar for an overview of all available courses.
Updated overview: Upcoming public defences
- The research option is organising a Research Cafe on 10 March from 16:00 to 18:00. We hope that you are all able to attend and contribute to this meeting with medical students who are curious about research and want to know what it’s like being a student who chose the research option.
- University of Oslo: Become a “Data Scientist” this summer! This summer, the international summer school will offer a new subject: Political Data Science Hackathon. This course is available exclusively to University of Oslo students.
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4. mars: Meet the Life Science Growth House at First Friday Coffee. The Life Science Growth House innovation director Hilde Nebb will give a pitch about the Growth House and the team will be present. Come by and meet us! -
16.-17. mars. Helsetjenesteforskningskonferansen 2022 i Tromsø.
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17. mars – Wound up and stressed out – how to deal with stress and difficult emotions. A course for PhDs and Postdocs (members of NAR/Forskerforbundet) at UiO.
- University of Oslo Discussion Meeting, 22 March: The University of Oslo’s action plan for the climate and environment is now ready for consultation and discussion. A new climate and environmental strategy was adopted in February. The draft action plan for further work is next. Students and employees have the opportunity to provide input via the online form and at the open discussion meeting.
- The draft action plan can be found here in Norwegian – remember to provide your input by 8 April.
- Discussion meeting at the Klimahuset building on 22 March from 15:00 to 16:30 – register here (uio.no)
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23 March SPARK Norway Educational Forum
- Four-day course for PhD students arranged by
Norment, 28 March:
Genome-Wide Association Studies: Why, How and then What? The course includes both lectures and workshops covering basic aspects of Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) and some tools for post-GWAS analysis. The course is primarily aimed at PhD students at the Faculty of Medicine (University of Oslo), who can obtain 3 credits upon successful completion of the course. Everybody interested in the topic is welcome. -
7 April: The Centre for Global Health is proud to welcome you to its first
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The Life Sciende Groth House: Innovation hangout. Save the dates for the first two Life
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#1 innovation Hangout on April 21: On this hangout we collaborate with Oslo Cancer Cluster.
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#2 innovation Hangout on June 9: On this hangout we collaborate with LMI.
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5 May 1st Norwegian Symposium on Proteomics and Biological Mass Spectrometry. Registration is open but will close on April 20th. - Frampeik in Oslo 2022. Frampeik is the annual research conference for Norwegian medical and dentistry students. Time and place: 14-16 October.
Research news
You can also follow what is happening at the Faculty of Medicine on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Instagram.
Medisinbloggen: Does illness make us stronger? in Norwegian by Kari Nyheim Solbrække. Many sick people are told that adversity will make them stronger. But is that true? And where does this idea come from?
IMB: The answer to the mystery of cancer could mean the end of humanity in Norwegian by Cecilie Bakken Høstmark. The mystery of cancer is not a technical problem researchers can solve for us. It is an existential challenge we need to solve together,” according to Professor Jarle Breivik, who writes about the mystery of cancer in his new book.
The Medicine Blog: Pregnancy can reveal risk of heart disease in Norwegian by Annetine Staff. Research into complications during pregnancy is helping us prevent cardiovascular disease.
Klinmed: Is there a genetic link between the risk of schizophrenia and the surface of the brain? by Elin Martine Doeland. The size and thickness of the surface of the brain may tell us what a person's risk of developing schizophrenia is.
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