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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.
University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Conducting research and teaching in health sciences.
VarCT Diagnostics ApS • Copenhagen, Denmark
Oversaw discovery projects focusing on diagnostic technologies.
VarCT Diagnostics ApS • Copenhagen, Denmark
Led project teams in developing new diagnostic methods.
University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Research focused on cancer diagnostics using malaria proteins.
Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.