Dr. Mette Agerbæk

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mette Agerbæk is an Assistant Professor at the University of Copenhagen. Her research is centered on translational studies involving the VAR2CSA protein, which has shown significant potential for applications in both malaria vaccine development and cancer diagnostics. She has a strong background in molecular biomedicine, obtaining her PhD in Health Medical Science from the University of Copenhagen. Agerbæk's work has included the accelerated production of recombinant VAR2CSA protein and the exploration of its use in detecting circulating tumor cells in blood samples. She aspires to develop novel diagnostic methods for cancer through the analysis of circulating proteoglycans. Her interdisciplinary approach and focus on the cancer-specific nature of VAR2CSA-binding ligands highlight her commitment to advancing cancer diagnostic methodologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducting research and teaching in health sciences.

Director, Discovery & Preclinical Development

2018-01-01 — 2018-12-31

VarCT Diagnostics ApS • Copenhagen, Denmark

Oversaw discovery projects focusing on diagnostic technologies.

Project Leader

2017-01-01 — 2018-12-31

VarCT Diagnostics ApS • Copenhagen, Denmark

Led project teams in developing new diagnostic methods.

Postdoc

2016-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Research focused on cancer diagnostics using malaria proteins.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
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  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.