Our team

Adrian holds a PhD in diabetes research, along with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biomedical science and public health, respectively. With over 20 years of experience in laboratory science, he leads high-precision metabolite analyses and method development at Bevital. His expertise centers on quantifying biomarkers, metabolite classes, and metabolic pathways related to nutrition, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer. Adrian is committed to advancing research quality and actively collaborates nationally and internationally, leveraging targeted metabolomics to support innovative, multidisciplinary research.

Randi holds a Master of Science in Chemical Process Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). She has been part of Bevital since its very beginning, contributing her expertise primarily to the LC-MS/MS platforms, but also to the microbiological assays. In 2021, she stepped into the role of Manager/CEO, where she is dedicated to strengthening Bevital’s innovative profile and ensuring the company’s continued growth and success. She is especially motivated by advancing research that improves health insights and by fostering collaboration that drives scientific and technological progress.

Per Magne Ueland has been Professor at the University of Bergen 1987-2018. He is one of the founders of Bevital AS and the scientific advisor in Bevital since 2023. His interests includes biomarkers related to nutrition, inflammation, ageing and life-style related chronic diseases. Per is committed to the development of precise, high-throughput mass spectrometry methods, tailored for metabolic profiling of biobank specimens from large cohorts.

Ove completed his education in Biomedical Science at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, supplemented by specialized training in Electrical Engineering and Electronics at the Royal Norwegian Naval Training Establishment and the National Institute of Technology. With many years of experience as a biomedical scientist in hospital laboratories—specializing primarily in microbiology—he brings a unique blend of clinical and technical expertise to his work. Ove focuses on the design and prototyping of electronics, as well as the service and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation, ensuring that technical equipment and workflows remain precise and reliable for research-focused activities.

Marit holds a degree in chemical engineering from Bergen Ingeniørhøyskole, which is now part of the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. She works with quantitative analysis and method development on LC-MS/MS at the laboratory of Bevital AS.

Klaus earned his PhD in physics from the University of Münster in Germany. For more than thirty years he has specialized in Time‑of‑Flight mass spectrometry, contributing innovative approaches to SNP genotyping and protein quantification. Together with his colleague Lene Njåstad, he oversees Bevital’s Olink Proteomics service. He also leads Bevital’s website and media design efforts, ensuring a clear and informative public presence.

Ove completed a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences in Bergen. With extensive experience in method development and expertise in GC-MS/MS, he specializes in optimizing analytical techniques for research-focused studies. At Bevital, Ove is dedicated to advancing laboratory methods and workflows, contributing to innovative research through precise and reliable analytical solutions.

Lene holds a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Laboratory Science from the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, where she is also completing her master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, expected to graduate in 2026. Her master’s thesis focuses on method validation in fatty acid analysis. At Bevital, she works with GC-MS/MS analyses, routinely performing SCFA measurements and emphasizing accurate and reliable testing of biological samples. With her strong laboratory background, Lene is committed to delivering high-quality results that support medical research.

Lena holds a master’s degree in biology from the University of Bergen, where her thesis focused on identifying whale skeletons using zooarchaeology by mass spectrometry (ZooMS). At Bevital, she works with LC‑MS/MS analyses and method development, focusing on accurate and reliable testing of biological samples. She is dedicated to ensuring precise and high‑quality results that contribute to reliable scientific outcomes and support ongoing research efforts.