Andreas Sagen
PhD Research Fellow • Institute of Oral Biology, University of Oslo
a.s.sagen@odont.uio.no • Oslo, Norway • ORCID: 0000-0003-1193-8304 • https://github.com/andreassag
Appointments & Research Positions
Doctoral Research Fellow (Ph.d.-kandidat)
💼 Institute of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo
Doctoral Project: Cell-to-cell communication in oral bacteria and molecular mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance. Appointed 4-year research fellowship (2024–2028) including 25% institutional duty work (teaching, mentoring, and service). Supervisory committee: Assoc. Prof. Roger Junges (Main Supervisor), Prof. Fernanda Cristina Petersen (Co-supervisor).
Research Technician (Forskertekniker / Avdelingsingeniør)
💼 National Institute of Occupational Health (STAMI), Norway
Executed in vitro toxicology assays, dynamic particle exposures (air-liquid interface), and cell culture maintenance. Conducted biophysical characterization using dynamic light scattering (DLS) and NanoSight particle tracking.
Research Assistant (Vitenskapelig assistent)
💼 National Institute of Occupational Health (STAMI), Norway
Supported toxicology research projects on cellular responses to particle exposure; standardized RT-qPCR protocols and bioassays.
Education
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Toxicology & Environmental Sciences
🎓 Department of Biosciences, University of Oslo
Master's Thesis: Cytotoxic and inflammatory effects of HDPE microplastics and fungal particle mixtures. Specialization in cellular toxicology, biochemical assays, bioassay development, and environmental risk assessment.
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biosciences
🎓 Department of Biosciences, University of Oslo
Curriculum: Cell biology, molecular genetics, microbiology, biochemistry, human physiology, and biostatistics.
Honors & Awards
NOF Hatton Award
💼 Scandinavian Division of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR / NOF)
Prestigious research competition award recognizing outstanding scientific quality, methodology, and presentation in oral and dental research. Selected to represent the NOF Scandinavian division at the global IADR Unilever Hatton Competition.
Institutional Leadership & Academic Service
Operational Coordinator — Laboratory Relocation to Livsvitenskapsbygget (LVB)
💼 Institute of Oral Biology, University of Oslo
Leading laboratory infrastructure transfer, equipment migration, and operational logistics into the new UiO Life Science Building. Departmental liaison between research groups, UiO Reception Project (Mottaksprosjektet LVB), Statsbygg, and inter-faculty teams.
Board Member (Styremedlem) — Department Board (Instituttstyret)
💼 Institute of Oral Biology, University of Oslo
Elected representative for temporary academic staff (doctoral research fellows and postdoctoral researchers). Participating in departmental strategic governance, academic appointment evaluations, budget oversight, and policy.
Teaching & Pedagogical Experience
Lecturer (Foreleser) — TP1100: Structure & Function 1
💼 Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo
Lecturing undergraduate dental hygiene students on respiratory system anatomy, pulmonary physiology, and clinical contexts.
Course Instructor (Laboratorieveileder) — TP3300
💼 Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo
Instructing and assessing dental hygiene students in practical microbiological laboratory methods and biosafety protocols.
Seminar Instructor (Gruppelærer) — MED1100 (Modul 1: Medisin/Odontologi)
💼 Faculty of Medicine & Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo
Facilitating small-group interactive seminars (PBL) in foundational biological sciences and cell biology.
Teaching Assistant (Undervisningsassistent) — Toxicological Laboratory Methods
💼 Department of Biosciences, University of Oslo
Assisted laboratory instruction in molecular techniques, electrophoresis, bioassays, and student protocol evaluations.
Teaching Assistant (Kollokvieveileder) — General Toxicology
💼 Department of Biosciences, University of Oslo
Led colloquia and seminar problem-solving sessions covering toxicokinetics and mechanistic toxicology.
Supervision & Mentoring
Co-Supervisor (Medveileder) — Master of Dentistry (M.odont.)
💼 Institute of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo
General mentoring and co-supervision of Master of Dentistry candidates. Providing hands-on laboratory supervision, experimental protocol guidance, and scientific writing feedback.
Co-Supervisor (Medveileder) — Master of Dentistry (M.odont.)
💼 Institute of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo
General mentoring and co-supervision of Master of Dentistry candidates. Guided microbiological methodology, data validation, and research reporting directly resulting in co-authorship in the Journal of Dental Research (2026).
Technical & Methodological Competence
Molecular Biology & Genomics
Microbiology & Genetics
Cell Biology & In Vitro Models
Bioinformatics & Computation
Analytical & Biophysical Methods
Memberships in Scientific Societies
Doctoral Training & Professional Development
Formal Doctoral Curriculum (Ph.d.-opplæringsdel) — Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo (2024–2026)
- MF9010: Introductory Course for the Medical PhD Programme (Ethics & Philosophy of Science, 5 ECTS)
- MF9030: Research Design, Methodology and Scientific Project Management (5 ECTS)
- MF9155: Statistics and Bioinformatics for Large-Scale Biological Data Analysis (5 ECTS)
- MF9195: OMICs in Medical Research (5 ECTS)
- BIOS9910: Molecular Biology of Microbes – Host Interactions (10 ECTS)