Dr. Erik Lekholm

Biography

Erik Lekholm is a Professor in the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Cell Biology at the University of Gothenburg. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying various forms of cancer, particularly the role of mitochondrial DNA in inflammation and cancer progression. He leads the Larsson Lekholm Research Group and has extensively published in high-impact journals such as Nature and Nature Communications. His recent work investigates the mechanistic basis of atypical TERT promoter mutations and their implications in tumor evolution. Lekholm is actively involved in profiling somatic mutations in various tumor types, contributing to the understanding of cancer biology through genomic studies. He is committed to enhancing knowledge in the field of bioinformatics and cancer genomics, establishing methodologies that integrate functional genomics with computational biology. Over his career, he has supervised numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, fostering the next generation of scientists in this dynamic field.

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