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Institute for Cancer Genetics and Informatics

For more than 20 years, the institute has pioneered research in biomedicine and informatics, focusing on genetic and epigenetic mechanisms driving cancer. We combine genetics and informatics to develop advanced methodologies for diagnostics and prognostication, analyzing intact cells and tissues to better understand tumor heterogeneity. In recent years, artificial intelligence has become an integral part of our work, accelerating discoveries and improving precision through high-resolution image analysis. Our research thrives on strong national and international collaborations, fostering innovation and progress in cancer care.

Our vision is to strengthen Oslo University Hospital by providing knowledge and expertise to empower clinical decision-making and improve patient care. We develop innovative methods for cancer treatment, with a strong focus on digital image analysis and prognostication, paving the way for more precise and personalized diagnostics and therapy.

External links to the institute's websites and project pages

The institute is led by Tarjei Sveinsgjerd Hveem.

Håvard E. G. Danielsen (1957–2023) founded the institute in 2004. Until his death in 2023, Danielsen was a pioneer and a world-leading expert in digital pathology and artificial intelligence. In 2022, he was awarded the King Olav V Cancer Research Prize from the Cancer Society and the "Excellent Researcher Award" from Oslo University Hospital.

Section for Interphase Genetics

The section is led by Hanne Askautrud and is heavily involved in the institute's research activities. Marna Lill Kjæreng leads the unit for laboratories.

Section for Applied Informatics

John Arne Nesheim leads the section that works on software development, project management, operation of data systems, digital image analysis, quality assurance, web development, and research dissemination. The section has extensive expertise in developing systems for deep learning via neural networks, also referred to as artificial intelligence.

The Section for cancer cytogenetics is, since January 2026, a part of the department of Pathology

 

Contact

Phone

Administrasjon

22 78 23 20
  • Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Saturday - Sunday CLOSED

Seksjon for kreftcytogenetikk (prøvelevering)

91 33 05 79
  • Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Sunday CLOSED
24.12, 31.12 og onsdag før skjærtorsdag: 08:00-12:00 Helligdager: stengt

Seksjon for interfasegenetikk

22 78 23 35
  • Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Saturday - Sunday CLOSED

Postal address

Oslo universitetssykehus HF, Radiumhospitalet
Institutt for kreftgenetikk og informatikk,
Postboks 4953 Nydalen
0424 Oslo

E-mail

hramstad@ous-hf.no
cytogenetikk@radiumhospitalet.no

Directions

Contact point

The institute is located at Ullernchausséen 64, next to the Radium Hospital. Entrance 2A, on the 5th to 7th floor.
A large building with a person riding a bicycle

Oslo Cancer Cluster Innovasjonspark

Ullernchausseen 64/66

0379 Oslo

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