Congratulations on your dissertation Mahmoud Mohamed

Congratulations to PhD student Mahmoud Mohamed from the Martti Ahtisaari Institute on successfully defending his doctoral thesis on Digital Platform Entry into Healthcare! This milestone highlights Mahmoud’s dedication and groundbreaking research in a field that is shaping the future of healthcare innovation. A special thank you goes to Professor Dominic Chalmers for serving as the opponent and providing valuable insights during the defense, as well as to Professor Petri Ahokangas, the main supervisor, for his unwavering guidance and support throughout this journey. This achievement is a testament to the power of collaboration and academic excellence—well done, Mahmoud!

Ryggforeningen & Design for Health organize a workshop on Skolisetreff 2025

The Skoliosetreff 2025 was an inspiring and unforgettable weekend held from September 12-14 at the Hurdal Syn- og Mestringssenter, bringing together children with scoliosis and their families for connection, learning, and empowerment. Organized by the skoliosegruppa in collaboration with Ryggforeningen i Norge, this event provided a unique platform for our Design for Health research team at OsloMet to host an engaging workshop exploring innovative future solutions for scoliosis care. Heartfelt thanks go to Mette Fløystad Kvammen and Olaug Jørg from Ryggforeningen for their incredible support, as well as A/Prof Nenad Pavel for his expert facilitation. We are also immensely grateful to our dedicated PhD students, Kamila Sykorova and Anna Matthew, and Prof. Parisa Gazerani, whose thoughtful planning made this workshop a success, along with our talented design students who added their creative touch. Most importantly, we extend our deepest gratitude to the children and their families for their enthusiasm and invaluable input — your voices and perspectives drive our mission to create meaningful solutions for scoliosis patients everywhere!