Research during education
Are you wondering if you'd like to pursue a career in research after completing your education? Perhaps you consider taking a PhD? There are several opportunities to explore whether research is a suitable path for you while studying with us.
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The Medical Student Research Programme
The Medical Student Research Programme is a special offer to a group of medical and dental students (up to 10 %) who have a special interest in medical and dental research and are willing to do research in parallel with their studies.
Read more about the programme.
Get in Touch with the Researchers at the Faculty
You can also reach out directly to one of the faculty's research groups for an informal discussion about what research involves or how you can contribute to research projects without being affiliated with the Research Track. Contact information can be found in the table below.
If you are interested in other research areas not listed in the table, you can contact Ramune.Midttveit@uib.no, who can assist you in connecting with relevant research environments.
| Name | Position | Field of study |
| Ileana Cristea | Postdoktor | Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology, Pharmacology, Development of Targeted Therapies, Personalized Therapy, and Rare Genetic Eye Diseases. |
| Anders Molven | Professor | Molecular Mechanisms Underlying the Development of Pancreatic Diseases, such as Diabetes, Cancer, and Chronic Pancreatitis. Investigating the Role of Various Genetic Variants in Disease Progression. |
| Marc Vaudel | Forsker | Data Science Applied to Metabolic Diseases Affecting Children, such as Diabetes. Researching at the Intersection of Basic Science and Clinical Application, Utilizing Large Databases/Registries. |
| Silje Skrede | Professor | Various Aspects of Drug Utilization - Mechanisms of Action, Side Effects, and Personalized Treatment. Researching the Prevention of Adverse Effects Following Drug Use. |
| Mirey Alfarah | Postdoktor | Development of Pharmacy Education, Patient Safety in Drug Utilization, Building Knowledge, Attitudes, and Skills to Ensure Safe and Effective Drug Use in Society. |
| Julia Romanowska | Bioinformatiker | Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Biostatistics, Utilization of Genetic, Epigenetic, and Registry Data in Research. |
| Simon Dankel | Professor | Research in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes by Studying Physiological, Cellular, and Molecular Changes, the Role of Individual Genes in Fat Storage and Insulin Resistance, and the Impact of Genetic Variants on Treatment Response. Investigating Dietary and Lifestyle Strategies for Long-Term Improvement of Metabolic Health. |
| Førsteamanuensis | Medisinsk overaktivitet (overutredning, overdiagnostikk og overbehandling) og tiltak for å motvirke overaktivitet for at pasientene ikke skal bli skadet. Forskning på kliniske beslutninger og klinisk epidemiologi, samarbeid med primærhelsetjenesten. |
Summer Research Grant
In collaboration with the Norwegian Medical Student Association, the faculty annually announces summer research grants for medical students interested in engaging in research during the summer months. Information is available on the medical studies "My UiB" page, and the announcement is published on this page early in the spring semester.
Journey of Opportunities - Seminar Series for the Academic Year 2023-24
In spring 2024, the Faculty of Medicine is hosting a seminar series on research open to all students at the faculty. Stay tuned for announcements on My UiB, and Facebook/Instagram regarding the various events. Pizza will be provided - so join in, gain knowledge, and satisfy your appetite!