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Victoria Heldestad is an Associate Professor in Clinical Neurophysiology at the University of Umeå, specializing in Biomedical Laboratory Science. She obtained her PhD in Medicine in 2012, focusing on the early testing of thin nerve fibers in patients with hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTRv) through quantitative sensory testing. Her research investigates the clinical use of ultrasound for peripheral nerves to enhance early diagnosis of ATTRv, aiming to develop a comprehensive reference material that delineates differences in ultrasound nerve findings based on the age of onset and fibril type. In addition to her research, Heldestad teaches courses in clinical neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, neuropathology, and the ethics and regulations of the Swedish healthcare system. She is also trained as a CPR instructor for both adult and community healthcare professionals.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.