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MD Thomas Johan Fyhn at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Small Incisions, Big Benefits? A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Laparoscopic and Open Nissen Fundoplication in Children” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MSc Silje Nøstvedt Ramstad at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli – aspects of their pathogenicity and effects of antimicrobials” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Marthe Sørli Gottschalk at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Age at menopause: Associated factors and temporal trends” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MSc Fatima Heinicke at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “microRNA profiles in CD19+  B cells in rheumatoid arthritis and the impact of microRNA sequencing library preparation” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MSc Stine Engebretsen at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Emergency response team to critically ill medical patients in the Emergency Department: Evaluation of patient characteristics, calling criteria and effect” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Simen Tveten Berge at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Detection of microcirculatory changes and treatment of patients with atherosclerotic chronic mesenteric ischemia and median arcuate ligament syndrome” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Stephen Ingemar Hewitt at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Secondary hyperparathyroidism after obesity surgery - exploring the impact of vitamin D and calcium, and aspects on bone health” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Ole-Christian Walter Rutherford at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Effectiveness and safety of oral anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation in the era of NOACs: Studies using Norwegian nationwide registries” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MD Till Schellhorn at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Brain MRI findings associated with cognitive impairment before and after stroke” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Ragnhild Johanne Måseide at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Moderate haemophilia A and B in the Nordic countries – The MoHem study” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MPH Melina Bernard Mgongo at Institute of Clinical Medicine will be defending the thesis “Ideal and Reality: Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices and Child Nutritional Status in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Master Karen Sverdrup at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Mobility in older adults with cognitive impairment and dementia” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MSc Randi Christel Andreassen at Institute of Basic Medical Sciences will be defending the thesis “Sustainable bioproduction of animal proteins for human consumption and optimizing the use of protein rich by-products from the food industry” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MSc Trond Haugmark at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Mindfulness-based and acceptance-based interventions and physical activity in the management of fibromyalgia - evaluation of a multicomponent rehabilitation programme” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).