1 NTNU The Faculty of Medicine (DMF)

2 The Faculty of Medicine Did you know: our researchers discovered the brain’s GPS, and recieved the Nobel Prize for their work in 2014? we operate one of the world’s largest health studies, called HUNT? our researchers helped pioneer ultrasound for fetal medicine and to visualize the heart and brain? our research has been central in the business development of GE Vingmed Ultrasound? we, together with St. Olavs Hospital, have one of Europe’s most modern university hospitals? we have Norway’s most popular medical school?

3 Patient treatment ResearchEducation The integrated university hospital

4 About DMF DMF is one of eight faculties at NTNU in Trondheim We have about 1200 employees in five departments: –Department of Neuroscience –Department of Public Health and General Practice –Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging –Department of Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine –Department of Laboratory Medicine, Children and Women’s Health and two centres: –Regional Centre for Child and Youth Mental Health and Child Welfare –Kavli Institute / Centre for Neural Computation

5 Education Professional medical training Research option –Programme for medical students that provides a foundation for a PhD and research career

6 Education 2-year international MSc programmes: –Master of Science in Exercise Physiology –Master of Science in Molecular Medicine –Master of Science in Neuroscience Degree Programmes taught in Norwegian: –6-year Medical Doctor Programme –Public Health (Master) –Child and Adolescent Mental Health (Master) –Clinical Health Science (Master) –Healthcare Informatics (Master) –Human Movement Science (Bachelor and Master) –Pharmacy (Master) 3 different 3-year PhD Programmes Post-graduate and continuing education Individual courses

7 Education Our research activities are strongly linked to our teaching We work closely with local medical practices –Specialist health services via the local health enterprises and integration with St. Olavs Hospital –The Central Norway Regional Health Authority and the primary health care services, particularly in the municipality of Trondheim Ongoing projects for the further development of our medical studies programme

8 Wellbeing and belonging DMF students have the highest wellbeing score at NTNU DMF has the highest scores for educational quality Students perceive their studies as being highly relevant to the working world They report mostly positive competition from their fellow students DMF students feel included in the faculty’s academic environment

9 PhD education options We offer three PhD programmes: PhD in medicine PhD in medical technology International PhD in Palliative Care

10 National research schools DMF is hosting two national research schools for medical imaging and neuroscience, financed by the Research Council of Norway We are also partners in three additional national research schools in general practice medicine, heart research and population based epidemiology Background: The best academic environments must work together to succeed internationally PhD candidates participate voluntarily Provides a national meeting place and strengthens researcher training Is cross disciplinary Results in better research Strengthens international networks and visibility

11 DMF coordinates two H2020 projects, both involving ICT in health: –SelfBACK – a decision support system incorporated into a cell phone app aiming to improve the self-management of low back pain –PreventIT – aims to promote active and healthy ageing through personalized exercise solutions delivered through smartphones and smartwatches H2020

12 Research Three main areas: –Translational research: The goal is to strengthen the ties between basic research, patient-related research and patient treatment so that patients benefit from research as quickly as possible –Medical technology: Cost-effective development and use of technology for diagnostics and treatment from a global perspective –Health surveys, biobanks and registers: Better public health by putting health information from health surveys and health services to use

13 Research Two Centres of Excellence (SFF): –The Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience/ Centre for Neural Computation (CNC) –Centre of Molecular Inflammation Research (CEMIR) Centre for Research-based Innovation (SFI): –Medical Centre for Innovative Ultrasound Solutions (CIUS) One of the world’s largest health studies: The Nord- Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT) Two K. G. Jebsen centres: –K. G. Jebsen Centre for genetic epidemiology –K. G. Jebsen Centre for Exercise in Medicine (CERG) European Palliative Care Research Centre (PRC)

14 The Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience/ Centre for Neural Computation (CNC) The Kavli Institute and the CNC are among the leading neuroscience research groups in the world The institute is developing new knowledge about how the brain creates our sense of place and memory Discovered ”grid cells” in the brain in 2005, which is where the sense of place is located In 2014 May-Britt Moser and Edvard Moser received the Nobel Prize for their work CNC is a Centre of Excellence (SFF)

15 Centre of Molecular Inflammation Research (CEMIR) CEMIR will study new mechanisms that trigger the inflammation response CEMIR’s goal is to develop knowledge that can lead to new methods for the diagnosis and treatment of inflammation-related diseases, such as atherosclerosis, cancer, obesity, type II diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and inflammatory bowel disease CEMIR is a Centre of Excellence (SFF), financed by the Research Council of Norway

16 Centre for Innovative Ultrasound Solutions (CIUS) CIUS researches and develops ultrasound technology solutions for the benefit of the health care system, industries, and academia New ultrasound knowledge and technology within health care, maritime, and oil & gas will, together with feasibility studies, lead to innovative solutions and new practices CIUS is a Centre for Research-based Innovation (SFI) funded by the Research Council of Norway

17 The Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT) HUNT is Norway’s largest collection of health data from one population –Three studies to date: HUNT1 ( ), HUNT2 ( ) and HUNT3 ( ) –HUNT4 starts collecting data in the fall of 2017 – people have participated in the studies thus far, and nearly provided blood samples –This makes HUNT the world’s largest health study of its kind –More than 100 doctoral dissertations based on HUNT data have been completed so far –The HUNT databank and HUNT biobank also offer data and biological material storage for external researchers

18 Research group for Myeloma Research Multiple myeloma (bone marrow cancer) is a cancer that affects about 350 Norwegians every year The group aims to identify subsets of myeloma patients to be able to provide more individualized and improved patient treatment Significant progress in the treatment of multiple myeloma has been made in recent years

19 Cardiac Exercise Research Group (CERG) K. G. Jebsen Centre for Exercise in Medicine The group's research focus is to identify the key cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of exercise on the heart, blood vessels and skeletal muscle By combining experimental, clinical and epidemiological studies, researchers can study exercise in the context of the prevention and treatment of major diseases, with a special focus on cardiovascular disease The group is active in sharing its findings with the public, and is highly visible in national and international media

20 European Pallitative Care Research Centre (PRC) PRC is a leading international research centre for palliative care, funded by the European Union, among other funders The group consists of researchers with different backgrounds working together on basic science, translational and clinical research - all with the overarching goal of improving treatment Awarded NOK 15 million from the Norwegian Cancer Society in 2009 to start PRC PRC is a joint project between DMF and St. Olavs Hospital

21 Regional Centre for Child and Youth Mental Health and Child Welfare (RKBU) RKBU Central Norway works with issues related to child and youth mental health and child welfare RKBU strives to improve the quality of services for these patient groups through research, development teaching and public outreach RKBU in central Norway is one of four regional centres The centre receives basic financing from the Norwegian Health Directorate and the Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs. It is part of the NTNU Faculty of Medicine.

22 Global health In partnership with St Olavs Hospital, we will use research, teaching and clinical activities to help solve the world’s greatest global health challenges Partner countries: –Nepal –Malawi –Sierra Leone –South Africa –Tanzania

23 Biotechnology NTNU has its own programme for coordinating its biotechnology efforts, called ”Biotech and Life Science Programme” –the programme is headed by Stig Omholt Biotechnology is a cross-disciplinary academic subject System medicine is one area where NTNU is working to be among the international leaders through cross-disciplinary partnerships The Norwegian Research Council decided in 2015 to found a new biotechnology centre: Digital Life - Convergence of Innovation

24 Research infrastructure: Core facilities Advanced infrastructure for both clinical and basic research, with dedicated and specially trained staff Available to both external and internal researchers 13 different core facilities

25 Application help – Resource center for researchers For researchers at DMF, St. Olav's Hospital and regional health authorities Provides administrative support for researchers Covers the entire health region Consultations regarding finance and budgeting Assists getting clinical projects approved

26 Innovation DMF works closely with NTNU Technology Transfer (TTO) to assist the patenting and commercialization of inventions from our research groups A large proportion of the innovation within the faculty takes place through development and introduction of new methods and procedures in patient care, preferably by use of new medical technology, for example Vscan (handheld ultrasonic device) and MultiGuide (image guided medical instrument) APIM - Biotechnology company dedicated to the development of new cancer drugs EIR - Web based pain assessment tool for use in palliative care for cancer patients PAI - App that measures the effect of training

27 NTNU Health One of NTNU's strategic research areas The aim is to create innovative solutions to complex health challenges Research areas: - Health promotion, prevention and empowerment - Diagnostics and therapy - ICT-systems, welfare technology and organization of health services Interdisciplinary research with contributions from the field of health, welfare and technology

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