University of South-Eastern Norway has about 18 000 students and about 1500 employees. The university is organized in four faculties, with instruction and R&D activities on eight campuses. The main profile of the university is to provide socially relevant education, geared towards specific professions, and adapted to the requirements of the workplace, as well as to produce applied research and development.

Approximately 65 million people worldwide suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It has been estimated that it will be the third most common cause of death globally by 2020. About 30,000-40,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in Norway. Research has shown that biomarkers in saliva can predict COPD exacerbations 2-3 days before they occur. The goal is to make a system consisting of a sensor that detects biomarkers in saliva and an app that can analyse the results. Ideally, the system shall be intuitive enough for patients to use it themselves.

USN is partner of a large-scale research project funded by Oslofjordfondet aimed to develop the saliva biosensor and smartphone APP. The research project attempts to reduce hospital admissions from COPD exacerbations by early detection and early medication, but also by giving patients more control over their own health, thereby reducing anxiety which is also involved in exacerbations.

Researcher/Postdoctoral Fellow in Integrated bio-electronic sensors for saliva screening

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  • Søknadsfrist
    Avsluttet
  • Arbeidsgiver
    University of South-Eastern Norway
  • Nettside
  • Kommune
    Drammen, Færder, Holmestrand, Horten, Kongsberg, Larvik, Sandefjord, Tønsberg
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    161807
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    18/185
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    Heltid
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    Åremål

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