Maria Arlén Larsen

Maria Arlén Larsen serves as an Associate Professor at UiT Norges arktiske universitet, leading research initiatives and educating students in the Gastroenterology and Nutrition research group. As the Chief Medical Officer and Founder of LIFENESS.no, Maria has been instrumental in promoting health and wellness since June 2018. Additionally, Maria has contributed to literature as an author for Aschehoug, publishing "En fet hemmelighet - et godt liv uten strenge dietter" in 2021. Previously, Maria held several significant medical roles, including Founder and Partner at Arlen AS and Avdelingsoverlege at Skibotn Helse- og Rehabilitering. With a strong educational background, Maria obtained a PhD in Clinical Medicine from UiT and an MBA in Organizational Leadership from Nord University, supplemented by studies at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Medical School and Columbia University.