The Institute for Experimental Medical Research is a department that specializes in research in cardiac biology and disease mechanisms. The institute offers advanced core facilities that are accessible to researchers, and recruits talented professionals from both Norway and abroad. This contributes to an environment characterized by high competence and innovation.
In addition, the institute participates in interdisciplinary collaboration projects, which promotes collaboration across different subject areas. Opportunities are also offered to medical students through research programmes, which give them valuable experience in the field. The research that is published deals with heart health and the effects of drugs, with a particular focus on translational research that aims to implement findings from basic research into clinical practice.