OUH - Medical Genetics

1. Invest and maintain Advanced Research Infrastructure:

Upgrade laboratory equipment with the latest technology to stay at the forefront of
research capabilities.
Ensure robust IT infrastructure to support data-intensive research activities.

2. Integrate Advanced Data Analytics and Machine Learning:

Beyond AI for diagnostics, leverage machine learning for predictive analytics in disease
trends, patient outcomes, and treatment efficacy.
Implement real-time data analytics for variant calling.

3. Continue the focus on Personalized Medicine:

Lead in genomics and collaborate with other core facilities (proteomics, bioinformatics,
stem cell etc.) to drive personalized medicine approaches in diagnostics and treatment.
Partner with the clinical and genetic counseling services to integrate these insights into
patient care.

4. Enhance Collaborative Research Platforms:

Develop digital platforms for seamless collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and
external partners. Use of Teams, electronic journal, ehåndbook.
Maintain the regular interdisciplinary section and department meeting or webinars to
foster knowledge exchange and collaboration.

5. Expand Internal and External Partnerships:

Intensify collaboration between research groups and clinical units (speed dating,
Genomic Technology Group)
Form strategic alliances with technology companies, academic institutions, and
healthcare providers to access new technologies and broaden research scope (Biobank
Norway, etc).
Engage in public-private partnerships to facilitate the translation of research findings into
clinical practice (DNV, Oslo Cancer Cluster, Center for rare diseases, etc).

6. Sustainable Practices in Research:

Maintain sustainable and eco-friendly practices in laboratories and research facilities.
Promote research into cost efficient laboratory medicine.

7. Enhance Career Development Programs:

8. Public Engagement and Awareness:

Increase public engagement through community outreach programs, educational
seminars, and open days.
Use social media and digital platforms to raise awareness about the importance of
laboratory medicine in disease prevention and treatment.

9. Ethical and Regulatory Compliance:

Strengthen the focus on ethical considerations in research, particularly in AI and data
usage.
Stay updated with and adhere to international standards and regulations in research and
data management.

10. Foster a Culture of Innovation:

Encourage a culture that rewards creativity, risk-taking, and innovative thinking among
researchers and staff.
Set up an internal grant system to fund promising but unconventional research ideas.