Doctor head at Oslo Metropolitan University
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Dr. Safora Johansen is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of radiography and radiological sciences. Currently, she holds an academic appointment at the University of Toronto and serves as the Chair of the International Academic Network at the International Society of Radiography and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT). She is also an Associate Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University and the Singapore Institute of Technology, and a Senior Researcher at Oslo University Hospital (OUH).
Dr. Johansen completed her Ph.D. in Medicine at the University of Oslo, with her research focusing on improving clinical outcomes in radiography and advancing medical imaging techniques. Her work has been supported by significant grants, including a NOK 3,000,000 project on sustainable radiography education funded by The Directorate for Higher Education and Competence (Hk-dir).
She has supervised numerous PhD and MSc students, with many of their theses being published, and has been involved in international research collaborations. Dr. Johansen is an associate editor for the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences and a board member of the Journal of Clinical Radiology & Imaging Journal. Her contributions to the field are further highlighted by her roles in various professional organizations and her participation in international conferences.
Dr. Johansen’s extensive research, teaching, and professional engagement have made her a prominent figure in radiography and radiological sciences, dedicated to advancing the field through innovation and collaboration.
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Educational Details
Graduate Education:
- Degree: Medical Image Processing
- Institution: University of Bergen (UIB)
- Years Attended: 2001-2002
- Degree: MSc in Health Science
- Institution: UIB
- Years Attended: 2002-2005
- Field: Radiation Physics
- Institution: University of Oslo (UIO) – Mathematic and Natural Sciences Faculty
- Years Attended: 2006-2007
Doctoral Education:
- Degree: Ph.D. in Medicine
- Institution: University of Oslo (UIO), Faculty of Medicine
- Years Attended: 2006-2009
Professional Experiences
Dr. Safora Johansen has held various prominent positions in academia and research, reflecting her expertise and dedication to the field of
radiography and radiological sciences. She is currently an academic appointee at the University of Toronto (2024-present) and serves as the Chair of the International Academic Network at the International Society of Radiography and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT) since 2022. Dr. Johansen also holds a part-time Associate Professor position at the Singapore Institute of Technology (2023-present) and has been an Associate Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) since 2013. Additionally, she is a Senior Researcher (20%) at Oslo University Hospital (OUH) from 2013.
Her previous roles include serving as a Senior Researcher at the Center for Shared Decision Making and Collaborative Care Research at OUH (2011-2013) and as a Postdoctoral Fellow at OUH (2009-2011). Dr. Johansen began her research career as a Ph.D. Fellow at the University of Oslo (2006-2009) and a Research Assistant at OUH (2002-2006). She has also worked extensively as a Radiographer, Radiation Technologist, Lecturer, and Scientific Advisor at OUH, OsloMet, and the Radiographer Society (1994-2002).
Throughout her career, Dr. Johansen has been actively involved in teaching, research, and professional organizations, contributing significantly to the advancement of radiography and radiological sciences through her work and leadership.
Research Interest:
Dr. Safora Johansen has made significant contributions to the field of radiography and radiological sciences through her extensive research activities. Her research focuses on improving clinical outcomes in radiography, advancing medical imaging techniques, and enhancing radiation therapy protocols. She has held various research positions, including Senior Researcher at the Center for Shared Decision Making and Collaborative Care Research at Oslo University Hospital (OUH), and Postdoctoral Fellow at OUH. Dr. Johansen has successfully secured numerous research grants and fellowships, such as a NOK 3,000,000 grant from The Directorate for Higher Education and Competence (Hk-dir) for the project “Sustainable Radiography Education and Collaboration” in 2021, and multiple projects funded by the International Cooperation and Quality Enhancement in Higher Education (DiKU). She has supervised several PhD students, with their research focusing on areas like long-term cardiac function in breast cancer survivors and contrast medium enhancement in chest CT scans. Dr. Johansen has also contributed to the academic community through her roles as an associate editor for the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences and as a board member of the Journal of Clinical Radiology & Imaging Journal. Her active participation in international conferences and advisory boards further highlights her dedication to advancing research and education in radiography.
Publications to Noted:
Research Activity Among Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiographers: An International Survey
- Oliveira, M., Hogg, P., Di Prospero, L., El-Farra, S., Johansen, S.
- Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (In Press), 2024
Lung Cancer Reirradiation: Exploring Modifications to Utilization, Treatment Modalities and Factors Associated with Outcomes
- Gullhaug, A., Haakensen, V.D., De Ruysscher, D., Dimopoulos, M.P., Johansen, S.
- Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (In Press), 2024
Metal Artifact Reduction on Musculoskeletal CT: A Phantom and Clinical Study
- Midthun, P., Kirkhus, E., Østerås, B.H., England, A., Johansen, S.
- European Radiology Experimental, 2023, 7(1), 46
Strategies for Calculating Contrast Media Dose for Chest CT
- Henning, M.K., Gunn, C., Arenas-Jiménez, J., Johansen, S.
- European Radiology Experimental, 2023, 7(1), 29
Impact of Hyperfractionated Re-irradiation on Quality of Life in Patients with Recurrent or Second Primary Head and Neck Cancer: A Prospective Single Institutional Study
- Amdal, C.D., Moan, J.M., Dale, E., Johansen, S., Bjordal, K.
- Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology, 2023, 42, 100654