Giske Ursin

Medical professor, cancer epidemiologist
Person human Q46387795
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Giske Ursin

Summary

Giske Ursin is a human[1]. She was born in Bergen[2]. She was born on October 30, 1961[3]. She worked as a cancer researcher[4], professor[5], and principal investigator[6].

Key Facts

  • Giske Ursin was born in Bergen[2].
  • Giske Ursin was born on October 30, 1961[3].
  • Giske Ursin's father was Holger Ursin[7].
  • Giske Ursin's mother was Reidun Ursin[8].
  • Giske Ursin held citizenship in Norway[9].
  • Giske Ursin's professions included cancer researcher[4].
  • Giske Ursin worked as a professor[5].
  • Giske Ursin's professions included principal investigator[6].
  • Among Giske Ursin's employers was Cancer Registry of Norway[10].
  • Giske Ursin was employed by University of Oslo[11].
  • Among Giske Ursin's employers was University of Southern California[12].
  • Giske Ursin's education included a stint at University of Bergen[13].
  • Giske Ursin was educated at University of California, Los Angeles[14].
  • Giske Ursin was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[15].
  • Giske Ursin is recorded as female[16].
  • Giske Ursin's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Giske Ursin's family name is recorded as Ursin[18].

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Origins and Family

Giske Ursin was born in Bergen[2]. She was born on October 30, 1961[3]. Her father was Holger Ursin[7]. Her mother was Reidun Ursin[8].

Education

Educated at University of Bergen[13], a university[19], in Norway[20], founded in 1946[21], headquartered in Bergen[22] and University of California, Los Angeles[14], a public research university[23], in United States[24], founded in 1919[25], headquartered in Los Angeles[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cancer researcher[4], professor[5], and principal investigator[6]. Employers include Cancer Registry of Norway[10], a cultural institution[27], in Norway[28], founded in 1951[29]; University of Oslo[11], a public university[30], in Norway[31], founded in 1811[32], headquartered in Blindern[33]; and University of Southern California[12], a private university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1880[36], headquartered in Los Angeles[37].

FAQs

Where was Giske Ursin born?

Giske Ursin's place of birth was Bergen[2].

Who were Giske Ursin's parents?

Giske Ursin's father was Holger Ursin[7]. Giske Ursin's mother was Reidun Ursin[8].

What did Giske Ursin do for work?

Giske Ursin worked as cancer researcher[4], professor[5], and principal investigator[6].

Where did Giske Ursin go to school?

Giske Ursin was educated at University of Bergen[13] and University of California, Los Angeles[14].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [3] . urn.nb.no. urn.nb.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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    Family name Ursin
    Country of citizenship Norway
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