Our team
Zhuokun’s PhD defense
We’re very proud to announce that our group member Zhuokun has completed her PhD!
May 25, 2023
About us
Our focus
Our group focuses on developing targeted therapies for rare immunological conditions, such as primary immunodeficiency diseases and immunological conditions of unknown origin.
Our aim
We aim to optimize the CRISPR-Cas gene editing technology as a gene therapy in these diseases, and stratify the existing therapies – such as biologic drugs and small molecule inhibitors – to better target the underlying molecular pathways that malfunction in individual patients.
Our methods
We utilise custom genomics and high-throughput screening to understand immune diseases and optimize CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing towards safe and efficient use in patients. We work with cell models and patient material.
Our team
Our international team is based at the Centre for Molecular Medicine Norway in Oslo, Norway. We have diverse backgrounds and expertise in biosciences and clinical medicine.
Our research
Our main projects involve optimising genome editing, along with personalised use of targeted therapies in rare diseases. We’re interested in rare and undiagnosed immunological diseases.
Publications
See our latest studies and research highlights in genome editing and novel genetic etiologies of immunological diseases in chronological order.
Latest news
Research and publications
We were present at the CSHG 2023 conference in Cyprus
Our team member Pavel attended the CSHG 2023 conference in Cyprus and presented our research there.
April 26, 2023
Our team
Podcast: starting a PhD after working in the industry
Kata and Carolina recorded a podcast about how it is to start a PhD in academia after industrial experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.
April 19, 2023
Who supports us?
Centre for Molecular Medicine Norway
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The Research Council of Norway
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Norwegian Cancer Society
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South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority
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Oslo University Hospital
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The Swedish Childhood Cancer Fund
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Academy of Finland
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Instrumentarium Science Foundation
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