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Ahus Cancer Research Centre

The Cancer Research Centre is a virtual centre that brings together and strengthens cancer research at Ahus and Campus Ahus UiO. The aim is to enhance collaboration between researchers and clinicians across departments, as well as to foster innovation and quality in cancer treatment.

Cancer Research Committee

The Cancer Research Committee aims to strengthen and unify cancer research across the hospital, identify common needs, and contribute to the strategic development of research environments. The committee consists of research leaders from various divisions at Ahus with cancer-related activities.
 
Through collaboration and shared prioritisation of focus areas, the committee will facilitate high quality, improved research infrastructure, and greater visibility of cancer research at Ahus.

We work from a vision of being a leading centre where research is a natural part of patient care. In this endeavour, patient focus, innovation, collaboration, and quality are fundamental values.

Character Gallery: Cancer Research Committee

Research Groups

EpiGen – Campus Ahus/UiO

Epigen researches molecular mechanisms of cancer, including mathematical cancer biology, metabolism, and transcriptional defects in prostate cancer. It offers advanced infrastructure for biomarker studies and precision medicine.

Clinical Radiology

The research group for clinical radiology develops and evaluates advanced imaging diagnostic methods for cancer, including screening, MRI, and interventional studies, with extensive collaboration both nationally and internationally.

National HPV Reference Laboratory

National Reference Laboratory for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for quality assurance of HPV testing and vaccine monitoring, as well as research on biomarkers and viral genomes for improved risk assessment in cervical cancer.

Translational Cancer Research Group (TCRG)

Research on breast cancer, melanoma, and urogenital cancers with a focus on personalised treatment and biomarkers.

Clinical and Molecular Oncology in Colorectal Cancer (CMOR)

Studies the combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, biomarkers, and functional precision medicine for advanced bowel cancer.

Cardiotoxicity of Cancer Treatment (CRG)

Internationally leading in cardio-oncology, with research on cardiac toxicity of cancer treatment and the development of biomarkers and protective strategies.

Surgical Research Group (SRG)

Extensive research on surgical methods and patient safety, aiming to integrate innovation into clinical practice and strengthen international collaboration.

Center for Haematology Research (CEHRA)

Research on blood cancer and thrombosis, including clinical studies and biomarker development, in collaboration with national and international partners.

PhD Projects Completed in 2025

  • Anniken Jørlo Fulgestad: C-Reactive Protein in Colorectal Cancer – a Clinical Renaissance
  • Milan Stosic: Profiling Intrahost HPV Variability – Relevance for Risk Stratification of Cervical Cancer Development
  • Erin Beate Bjørkeli: Enhancing Glioma Diagnosis with Deep Learning and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Imaging
  • Eva-Kristin Norum Gravdahl: Subcutaneous versus Intravenous Morphine when Switching from Oral to Parenteral Route in Palliative Care Cancer Patients
  • Hossein Khalkhali Schandiz: Molecular Subtypes in High-Grade Ductal Carcinoma In-Situ in the Human Breast – Biomarkers and Precision Medicine

PhD Projects Completed in 2024

  • Joel Touma: Role of HCMV Infection in Breast Cancer.
  • Trine-Lise Larsen: Low-Dose Anticoagulation in Cancer-Associated Thrombosis.
  • Gurpreet Singh Banipal: Extended Surgery in Right-Sided Colon Cancer.
  • Yasir Gulzar Malik: Balancing Survival and Quality of Life in Colorectal Cancer Treatment.

Research Infrastructure

Research Support

For you as a patient

Clinical studies provide new knowledge about cancer and its treatment. By participating in clinical studies, one gains quicker access to new treatment methods and contributes to improving future treatment options.
Read more about participation in clinical trials.
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Last updated 5/26/2026