Our lab works towards better therapies for rare immune diseases

About us

Our focus

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

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

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.

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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.

Publications

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.

Research

Publications

See our latest studies and research highlights in genome editing and novel genetic etiologies of immunological diseases in chronological order.

Latest news

Who supports us?

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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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Astri og Birger Torsteds legat foundation

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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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We are proud to be a part of the new Centre of Excellence: The Precision Immunotherapy Alliance (PRIMA).