Dr. Katerina Tritsaris

Biography

Katerina Tritsaris is an Associate Professor in the Morphogenesis Differentiation Program at the University of Copenhagen, where she has been a member of the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine since 2009. She completed her Ph.D. at the University of Copenhagen in 2001 and has since worked in various capacities, including as an Assistant Professor and postdoctoral fellow. Her research primarily focuses on angiogenesis, lymphangiogenesis, inflammation, interleukins, and cell signaling. She teaches medical and molecular biomedicine students and supervises bachelor and master students in her field. Katerina has collaborated with several notable researchers and institutions, including Queen’s University in Belfast and the Karolinska Institute. Her work seeks to understand the role of interleukins and specific peptides on endothelial cell activity and vessel integrity, contributing to greater insights into tumor growth and regulation mechanisms. Katerina has a strong commitment to academic administration, serving in various capacities within her department, including member of the department council and as the Ph.D. coordinator. Her professional journey emphasizes both teaching and research, combining a robust academic background with hands-on industry collaboration.

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