Autophagy in Cancer

Research interests

The research focus of my group revolves around understanding the role of autophagy in cancer and exploring the use of autophagy modulating agents as potential therapeutic targets in tumors. We undertake a variety of approaches, from understanding basic molecular biology mechanisms in cell lines and patient samples to ultimately translate the findings into the clinic.

Appointed as a member of the “Council of International Rising Stars” of the Autophagy, Inflammation and Metabolism (AIM) Center in New Mexico (USA)

Funding

DFG Grant: “Targeting autophagy as treatment for Receptor Tyrosine Kinase-amplified cancers”.
DFG Grant: „Role of autophagy in resistant Receptor Tyrosine Kinase-altered cancers“
Deutsche Krebshilfe grant: Collaborative project, priority program “Translational Oncology”.
Josepha and Charlotte von Siebold Habilitandinnen-Förderprogramm
University of Duisburg-Essen: Corona-care in der Medizin Programm