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Margrét Helga Ögmundsdóttir

Professor Cell Biology
School of Health Sciences
Biochemistry
Moderator
School of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences
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Sturlugata 8 -  
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Abstract

My research focuses on the molecular mechanism of autophagy and its connection to cancer. Autophagy is a cellular degradation process required for the recycling of macromolecules within cells. The connection of autophagy to cancer is complex, as whereas autophagy can protect against initial tumour formation, cancer cells can then utilize autophagy to survive in a challenging environment. Our aim is to characterize novel therapeutic possibilities through better understanding of the autophagy pathway in cancer.

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Courses 2024 - 2025