In English

About Health Research Sogn og Fjordane

Health Research Sogn og Fjordane is a collaborative effort between the Førde Health Trust and the health studies department of the Western Norway University College of Applied Sciences. This webpage provides information about the research conducted within this collaboration.

Our aim is to promote research and development (R&D) within the field of healthcare in Sogn og Fjordane. It aims to:

• Increase the quantity of health research and development work based on national and regional priorities
• Increase the volume of health services research as defined by regional and national priorities, as well as areas of development tied specifically to local conditions in Sogn og Fjordane
• Increase attractiveness of both collaborating institutions at a national and international level

Our aim is to be a driving force in pushing research policy and strategy forward in the two collaborating institutions. We offer support in all matters and activities that contribute to academic research and development (R&D), including project development, reporting, applications for financing, and administrative work.

Health Research Sogn og Fjordane builds bridges between the research environments at our two institutions and facilitate the sharing of expertise and network. Furthermore, we provide information and guidance on funding possibilities and develop research networks including with relevant financing agencies. We also organize courses for our researchers, typically in academic writing, application writing, research methods, statistics and relevant research software.

Health Research Sogn og Fjordane holds the following research groups:

• Public health and obesity
• Quality and innovation in health and care services
• Mental health and drugs

Above and beyond conducting research, their aim is to offer an arena for the interaction and development of research interests, new knowledge and ideas and projects across research backgrounds and institutions.

Several of our researchers are active in other healthcare and academic institutions as well, outside of the two mentioned above.

Marit Solheim
Research Director
Phone: 57 72 25 31
E-mail: marit.solheim@hvl.no
E-mail: marit.eva.solheim@helse-forde.no

Guro Mjanger
Head of Division
Phone: 99 25 80 47
E-mail: guro.mjanger@helse-forde.no

Kjersti Gausvik
Advisor
E-mail: kjersti.gausvik@hvl.no

Public health and obesity
Professor John Roger Andersen
E-mail: john.andersen@hvl.no

Quality and innovation in health and care services
Associate professor Anne Marie Sandvoll
E-mail: Anne.Marie.Sandvoll@hvl.no

Mental health and drugs
Professor Christian Moltu
E-mail: christian.moltu@helse-forde.no