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Helena Carén is a professor in Medical Biochemistry and Cell Biology at the University of Gothenburg. She completed her PhD in 2009, focusing on childhood tumors, particularly neuroblastoma. After her doctoral studies, she conducted postdoctoral research at University College London from 2010 to 2012, where she explored differentiation therapy concepts in brain tumors, specifically glioblastoma. Currently, she leads her own lab at the Sahlgrenska Center for Cancer Research in Gothenburg, where her research aims to improve the diagnostic methods and understand the tumorigenic mechanisms of Central Nervous System tumors by utilizing patient-derived cell and cancer stem cell models. Her significant contributions to pediatric oncology have led to advancements in understanding the molecular underpinnings of various brain tumors.
University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden
Leading research in Medical Biochemistry and Cell Biology, focusing on childhood tumors such as neuroblastoma and glioblastoma.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).