As a Professor at the Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University, I conduct research in cell and molecular biology, focusing on autophagy, cellular quality control and their relevance to disease. I lead a research group, supervise PhD students and postdocs, develop research projects and coordinate international collaborations. I have extensive experience in molecular and cell biology, biochemistry and advanced imaging. My roles also include teaching, scientific publishing and grant evaluation.
I conduct research in cell and molecular biology, with particular focus on autophagy, cellular quality control and membrane dynamics. Using molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, advanced imaging and proteomics, my goal is to understand the molecular mechanisms and physiological functions of autophagy. My research contributes to understanding how alterations in these processes lead to disease and may ultimately support the development of new therapeutic strategies.
I teach cell and molecular biology in the Molecular Principles of Cell and Organ Function (MoPCO) course on the Medicine degree programme. Through lectures and supervision, my goal is to provide medical students with a strong understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying cell and organ function and their relevance to health and disease. I also supervise bachelor’s theses in Medicine and contribute to the development of teaching materials such as book or book chapters.
I collaborate with numerous national and international researchers and research networks on autophagy, membrane trafficking, cellular quality control and host–pathogen interactions. These collaborations combine complementary expertise in cell biology, biochemistry, structural biology, advanced imaging and proteomics. The goal is to understand the molecular mechanisms of autophagy and their physiological functions, and how their dysfunction contributes to infection and disease.
Based on my research in autophagy, cell biology and cellular quality control, I advise research funding organizations and scientific bodies through the evaluation of research proposals and scientific activities. I am also a member of the Swiss National Research Council and serve on national and international scientific evaluation panels and advisory bodies. In addition, I contribute to the scientific community through editorial roles for international journals.
My primary area of responsibility is research in cell and molecular biology, including autophagy, vesicular trafficking, membrane contact sites, protein quality control and viral infections. I also lead a research group, supervise PhD students and postdocs, develop and coordinate research projects and international collaborations, and contribute to teaching, scientific publishing and grant evaluation.
