NTNU Health and Life Science

Strategic research area 2024–2031

NTNU Health and Life Sciences represents NTNU's approximately 1500 researchers and healthcare professionals working within the field. This strategic area aims to improve our understanding of health in light of environmental influences and the technological society, developing solutions that contribute to a better life for people at all stages of life.

Our researchers develop new technologies and methods that promote public health and medical innovation, including better diagnostics, treatment, and disease prevention. Through interdisciplinary collaboration with industry and the healthcare sector, NTNU Health and Life Sciences contributes to the development of new medical technologies and digital healthcare solutions. We also work on improving healthcare services by integrating new insights from biology, technology, and social sciences to meet future health challenges.

By bringing together research communities from health, technology, natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences, NTNU creates innovative solutions to complex health challenges. Through groundbreaking research and education, we shape the future of healthcare services and contribute to a sustainable healthcare system that improves people's quality of life. In this way, we support the development of healthcare services both in Norway and globally.

Our researchers work in areas such as:

• Brain research
• Cancer research
• Cardiovascular research
• Biotechnology
• Medicine
• Psychology
• Pharmacology