- sissel.norland@uib.no
- Visitor address
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Thormøhlens gate 55
5006 Bergen - Postal address
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P.O. Box 7800NO-5020 BergenNorway
Research groups
Short info
Research
Sissel has extensive experience with both experimental and data‑driven methodologies, including gene expression analyses, microscopy, in situ hybridization, RNA sequencing, and quantitative image analysis. Her research has primarily focused on the development and environmental modulation of neuronal and sensory systems, and she has contributed to several interdisciplinary projects integrating molecular techniques, physiology, and comparative biology. Sissel has published scientific articles, presented at international conferences, and has experience in project coordination, data processing, and the communication of complex biological findings
Teaching
University of Bergen
Michael Sars-centre
Assist bachlor- and master students in the lab.
Previous work at the Department of Biological Sciences
BiOrakel, BioCEED. https://biorakel.w.uib.no/ - 2017
Biological Data analysis and Research Design (BIO300a) - 2018
Comparative physiology (BIO104) - 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Fish anatomy and Systematics (BIO280) - 2020
Fish Physiology (BIO291) - 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Research practice (BIO299) - 2021
Publications
Academic article
- Eilertsen, Mariann; Norland, Sissel; Dolan, David William Peter et al. (2024). Onset of circadian rhythmicity in the brain of Atlantic salmon is linked to exogenous feeding. (external link)
- Norland, Sissel; Eilertsen, Mariann; Rønnestad, Ivar et al. (2023). Mapping key neuropeptides involved in the melanocortin system in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) brain. (external link)
- Norland, Sissel; Gomes, Ana S.; Rønnestad, Ivar et al. (2023). Light conditions during Atlantic salmon embryogenesis affect key neuropeptides in the melanocortin system during transition from endogenous to exogenous feeding. (external link)
- Norland, Sissel; Sæle, Øystein; Rønnestad, Ivar (2022). Developmental stages of the ballan wrasse from first feeding through metamorphosis: Cranial ossification and the digestive system. (external link)
- Norland, Sissel; Vorkamp, Katrin; Bogevik, André Sture et al. (2021). Assessing microplastic as a vector for chemical entry into fish larvae using a novel tube-feeding approach. (external link)
- Kalananthan, Tharmini; Gomes, Ana S.; Lai, Floriana et al. (2021). Brain distribution of ten cart transcripts and their response to 4 days fasting in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.). (external link)
- Tolås, Ingvill; Kalananthan, Tharmini; Gomes, Ana S. et al. (2021). Regional Expression of npy mRNA Paralogs in the Brain of Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar, L.) and Response to Fasting. (external link)
Poster
- Norland, Sissel; Eilertsen, Mariann; Gomes, Ana S. et al. (2024). Development of appetite and rhythmicity in Atlantic salmon during the transition from endogenous to exogenous feeding. (external link)
- Eilertsen, Mariann; Norland, Sissel; Dolan, David William Peter et al. (2024). Onset of circadian rhythmicity in the brain of Atlantic salmon is linked to exogenous feeding. (external link)
Lecture
- Norland, Sissel; Cavazos-Conteras, Ingrid; Ebida, Tarek et al. (2024). Impact of noise pollution on the behavior of tunicates. (external link)
- Kalananthan, Tharmini; Gomes, Ana S.; Lai, Floriana et al. (2021). Distribution of npy mRNA in the Brain of Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar, L.) and Responses to Gastrointestinal Fullness and Fasting. (external link)
Academic lecture
- Norland, Sissel; Tolstenkov, Oleg; Cavazos-Conteras, Ingrid et al. (2024). Exploring fine-scale behavioral changes in response to stimuli in tunicates. (external link)
- Eilertsen, Mariann; Norland, Sissel; Dolan, David William Peter et al. (2024). Onset of circadian rhythmicity in the brain of Atlantic salmon is linked to exogenous feeding. (external link)
- Norland, Sissel; Gomes, Ana S.; Rønnestad, Ivar et al. (2023). Effekt av lys på appetittkontroll under startfôring hos Atlantisk laks. (external link)
- Norland, Sissel; Rønnestad, Ivar; Eilertsen, Mariann et al. (2022). Topology of the Central Melanocortin Neuropeptides in the Atlantic Salmon Parr Brain. (external link)
Doctoral dissertation
Projects
Jan 2024 - current: DeuteroNoise (Michael Sars Centre, University of Bergen). Role: postdoctoral researcher
June 2019 - Nov 2023: Organization, transformation and activation of the melanocortin system in Atlantic salmon. Department of Biological Sciences, University of Bergen Role: PhD project.
Aug 2018-des 2018: Larvae Knowledge Incubator (LKI). Department of Biological Sciences, University of Bergen. Role: teaching assistent.
Nov 2017 –juli 2018: PlastiCod -Digestion and maternal/paternal transfer of microplastic contaminants in Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) food web. Department of Biology, University of Bergen. Role: department engineer
Aug 2015 – Oct 2017: No Guts No Glory. Department of Biology, University of Bergen Role: Master project.