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- Biomarkers of Cancer: Biocomputional analysis of data from population-based biobanks and health registries
Biomarkers of Cancer: Biocomputional analysis of data from population-based biobanks and health registries
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Biocomputational analyses based on combined data from miRNA sequencing, detailed cancer registry data and environmental exposure data from health surveys, will generate new knowledge in cancer research. - Mapping of exposure to unwanted substances
Mapping of exposure to unwanted substances
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The NIPH has established the Environmental Biobank where we collect blood and urine samples from people living in Norway. - "Forever chemicals" (PFAS) and cancer
"Forever chemicals" (PFAS) and cancer
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The project will use samples from the population-based Janus Serum Bank as a "time machine" to explore the relationship between kidney and testicular cancer and exposure to "Eternal Chemicals" Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). - Effects of HPV-vaccination in Norway
Effects of HPV-vaccination in Norway
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The project monitors the incidence of pre-stages to cancer and cancer of the cervix, vulva and vagina among Norwegian women in the period 2004-2023 to investigate any effects of HPV vaccination. - NORSURV
NORSURV
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The aim of the project is to strengthen the systems for infection surveillance so that authorities and the healthcare services can maintain an updated and detailed picture of the infection situation at all times. - Advanced platform for chemical analyses
Advanced platform for chemical analyses
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An important task in PARC is to monitor the European population's exposure to unwanted substances. - EU interoperability with HERA's IT platform (EU-HIP)
EU interoperability with HERA's IT platform (EU-HIP)
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The objective of EU-HIP is to support the participating countries in improving their national IT systems, with the aim of sufficient interoperability with HERA's (Health and Emergency Response Authority) IT platform. - Relationship between in-person instruction and COVID-19 incidence among university students: A prospective cohort study
Relationship between in-person instruction and COVID-19 incidence among university students: A prospective cohort study
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We will study the relationship between in-person instruction and COVID-19 risk by comparing students who are offered in-person instruction with those who are offered online instruction. - Socio-spatial Inequality among Families with Children with Disabilities who are Entitled to Cash Benefits and Welfare Services (UPTAKE)
Socio-spatial Inequality among Families with Children with Disabilities who are Entitled to Cash Benefits and Welfare Services (UPTAKE)
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The research project will provide insight into the uptake and delivery of benefits and services among parents of children with disabilities. - Nordpred software package
Nordpred software package
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Software for predicting trends in cancer incidence (using the R or S-PLUS statistical packages). - YoungWork: Young adults’ mental health and labor market exclusion - causes, consequences, and trends
YoungWork: Young adults’ mental health and labor market exclusion - causes, consequences, and trends
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The main aim of this project is to provide a comprehensive analysis of changes in the bidirectional relationships between young adults' mental health (ages 15-29), educational attainment, and labor market participation. - mHEALTH-INNOVATE
mHEALTH-INNOVATE
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What can we learn from healthcare workers’ informal and innovative uses of mobile phone messaging in LMICs? - Prenatal exposure to toxicants and childhood neurodevelopmental disorders and cognitive functions (NeuroTox)
Prenatal exposure to toxicants and childhood neurodevelopmental disorders and cognitive functions (NeuroTox)
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Environmental chemicals may affect child development already in the womb.
- Safety of Covid-19 vaccination in pregnancy
Safety of Covid-19 vaccination in pregnancy
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The main objective in this project is to study the safety of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy - Epigenetic effects of medications during pregnancy and the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood: Improving causal inference (UiORealArt)
Epigenetic effects of medications during pregnancy and the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood: Improving causal inference (UiORealArt)
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The background for this project is a lack of knowledge about whether the use of medicines in pregnancy can affect the child's long-term development via epigenetic mechanisms. - Fair financing for UHC
Fair financing for UHC
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The project addresses procedural fairness in all areas of health financing for universal health coverage (UHC). - Health Technology Assessment of medicines used for multiple sclerosis
Health Technology Assessment of medicines used for multiple sclerosis
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The present Health Technology Assessment (HTA) have added two new medicines for the indication and removed a group of medicines (interferons) due to low priority use. - Relationship between exposure and health outcomes
Relationship between exposure and health outcomes
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At PARC, we are investigating the association between chemical concentrations measured in humans and their various health effects. - Enabling environments for non-communicable disease (NCD) risk reduction in Ethiopia
Enabling environments for non-communicable disease (NCD) risk reduction in Ethiopia
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ENABLE aims to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by reducing the life-long prevalence of major NCD risk factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia.
- MoBaRheuma
MoBaRheuma
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The aim of the study is to increase the knowledge of the causes of inflammatory rheumatic disorders which enables disease prevention - YoungGrowth
YoungGrowth
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By using data on body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference in 8-year old and 13-year old children, we can estimate the effect of a free fruit program in schools. - MoBa Psychiatric Genetics. Identifying the missing heritability of psychiatric disorders combining hospital and population samples and leveraging novel analytical tools
MoBa Psychiatric Genetics. Identifying the missing heritability of psychiatric disorders combining hospital and population samples and leveraging novel analytical tools
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The project will study large cohorts and clinical materials to identify genetic risk factors and environmental factors across different psychiatric disorders. - Teeth in Moba
Teeth in Moba
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The purpose of this project is to collect at least one deciduous tooth from as many children as possible who participate in the Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study (MoBa). - Comprehensive evaluation of creating public open spaces for enhancing health in local communities (CO-CREATING PUBLIC HEALTH)
Comprehensive evaluation of creating public open spaces for enhancing health in local communities (CO-CREATING PUBLIC HEALTH)
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This project follows the development of public open spaces for physical and social activities in local communities from idea to completion, and for up to two years after establishment in seven municipalities in Eastern Norway. - Alternatives to animal testing: New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)
Alternatives to animal testing: New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)
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Our focus lies in revolutionising toxicological assessment through the development of innovative New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and advancing our understanding of environmental chemicals and their impact on human health.