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Vigdis Vindenes

Clinical pharmacology • Forensic toxicology • Research leadership
Specialist in Clinical Pharmacology and Research Group Leader Laboratory Medicine
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94 Scientific publications
5 Selected projects
8 PhD supervision
25+ Experience
Norway • Open to academic collaboration

About

Clinical pharmacology • toxicology • forensic sciences
Core Expertise Focus areas
• Forensic toxicology and drug abuse research
• Clinical pharmacology in laboratory medicine and psychiatry
• Psychotropic substances and driving under the influence
• Research leadership and implementation projects
Education Academic training
• PhD (2007–2009) — UiO / Norwegian Institute of Public Health
• Cand. med. (1994–2000) — University of Bergen
• Specialist training in clinical pharmacology, MD (2002–2010) — Norwegian Institute of Public Health
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Current & Previous Appointments

Selected positions
Specialist in Clinical Pharmacology (100%) 2023 – Present
Østfold Hospital Trust — Centre of Laboratory Medicine (60%) and DPS-Nord (Psychiatry) (40%).
Deputy Chairman 2023 – Present
The Norwegian Civil Affairs Authority, Oslo.
Head of Toxicological Group 2014 – Present
The Norwegian Civil Affairs Authority, Oslo.
Deputy Head of Research — Clinic for Laboratory Medicine 2020 – Nov 2022
Oslo University Hospital.
Head of Research — Department of Forensic Sciences 2018 – Nov 2022
University of Oslo, Institute of Clinical Medicine and Oslo University Hospital (OUS).
Head of Section — Drug Abuse Research 2012 – Nov 2022
Department of Forensic Sciences, OUS.

Teaching & Courses

Selected teaching
Forensic ToxicologyRecurring
Forensic toxicology / medical expert witness training (annual).
Drug Testing & DrivingRecurring
Drug testing and driving under the influence (professional courses).
Psychotropic SubstancesRecurring
Signs and symptoms of psychoactive drugs in applied settings.
Medical StudentsUiO
Teaching medical students in forensic toxicology / clinical pharmacology.
Pharmacokinetics / PharmacodynamicsSelected
Specialized lectures in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
Substance Use TopicsSelected
Courses related to drug abuse research and clinical impact.

PhD Supervision

Selected
SupervisionMain / co-supervisor
Supervision of multiple PhD candidates in toxicology, pharmacokinetics, drug effects, and forensic sciences.

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Research group leadershipSelected
Research leadership roles in laboratory medicine and forensic toxicology / drug abuse research (selected periods).

Projects & Assignments

Selected contributions
Implementation of legal limits for non-alcohol drugs in Norway National project
Implementation project (as referenced in the CV; financed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications).
Peer review & expert roles Service
Ad hoc reviewer for journals within forensic science, pharmacology, and applied psychology.
Doctoral committees Academic service
Opponent / member of doctoral committees (selected institutions and years as listed in the CV).

Talks & Public Events

Selected appearances
The 2nd National Ketamine Conference 2026 Conference
National conference focused on ketamine treatment and clinical research.
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Vitalt Folkemøte – Youth, Drugs and Society Public talk
Public discussion with youth about drug use, prevention, and societal impact.
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Publications

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Publication summaryProfile overview
The publication record spans more than two decades and includes research in clinical pharmacology, forensic toxicology, psychoactive substances, laboratory medicine, and drug-related public health.

Total scientific publications: n = 94.

The work includes original research articles, methodological studies, clinical and forensic investigations, and contributions related to drug use, toxicological interpretation, and impairment in traffic and healthcare settings.

Contact

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EmailPreferred
Direct email contact:
vigdis.vindenes@getmail.no
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