Accelerating neuroscience innovation

Nansen Neuroscience Network is an innovation network, firmly rooted in basic science, and create partnerships between researchers, clinicians, patients, and life science companies.

Who we are

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How do we work?

We are a catalyst for neuroscience partnerships for discovering and translating basic science into innovative diagnostic tools and treatments that improve the lives of people with neurological disorders.

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How are we organized?

We are a non-profit and public-private innovation network funded by our members and based in Norway. We use the Nordics as a springboard to secure global impact. Norway´s leading universities, university hospitals, neuroscience research groups, and life science companies are our members. We welcome members from all the Nordic countries.

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What are our goals?

To connect life science entrepreneurs, neuroscientists, clinicians, patients, and the business community to accelerate innovation from neuroscience research. Our biopharma members shall be able to tap into the global R&D networks and support local entrepreneurs in gaining access to the global market.

Our Members

Our Board 

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Gunnar Kongsrud

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Jens Halvard Grønlien

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Ole Petter Ottersen

UiO

BjarneFoss

Bjarne Foss

NTNU/KISN

KristinSvanqvist

Kristin Svanqvist

Merck

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Mathias Toft

UiO/OUS

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Morten Tangnes

Biogen

CharalamposTzoulis

Charalampos Tzoulis

UiB/HUH

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Nils Gamlem

BioArctic

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Eelke Snoeren

UiT