Dr. Cristina Al Khalili Szigyarto

Professor

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Biography

Cristina Al-Khalili Szigyarto is a professor specializing in pre-clinical proteomics at the Department of Protein Science at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. She obtained her Ph.D. from the Department of Biochemistry at Stockholm University, focusing on intracellular proteolytic events. Prior to her appointment at KTH, she was awarded a fellowship by the Swedish Research Council to pursue postdoctoral research at Amsterdam University, concentrating on gene regulation and gene expression analysis. At KTH, she was integral to the initiation of the Human Protein Atlas project, which is pivotal in developing and producing antigens validated by antibodies for proteomics studies. Over the last decade, her research has centered on the development of biomarkers for patient-specific disease models that assist in the clinical management of life-threatening disorders caused by single-gene mutations. She collaborates with geneticists, pediatricians, neurologists, patient organizations, and pharmaceutical companies to identify biomarkers that monitor disease progression and treatment outcomes. Furthermore, she is involved in creating patient-specific cell models aimed at testing future therapies and developing personalized treatment regimes. Currently, she serves as a member of the CBH school faculty board and the National SciLifelab Committee, and she acts as an advisor for the Duchenne Regulatory Science Consortium.

Research Interests

Courses

Biotechnology for a Sustainable Society (CB1170) Clinical Applications Biotechnology (CB2020) Project Work in Biotechnology (BB2210) Project Work in Biotechnology (BB2220) Project Work in Biotechnology (BB2200) Project Work in Biotechnology (BB2230) Supervision Methodology Diploma Projects (FBB3120) Supervision Methodology Undergraduate Projects (FKA3020) Sustainable Development Project Management (CB1000)

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are organized under Schools; departments listed are units within these schools (e.g., EECS, ABE, CBH, ITM, SCI).