Sally Dabelsteen

Sally Dabelsteen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Odontology at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. She maintains an active research laboratory focused on epithelial biology with particular expertise in epithelial differentiation, transformation, and mesenchymal interactions.

Her research interests center on complex 3D organotypic cultures that combine normal and malignant epithelial cells, fibroblasts, and T cells. Dr. Dabelsteen employs genetic engineering approaches to deconstruct the influence of select genes in human tissue formation, malignant transformation, and host-pathogen interactions. Her work spans epithelial biology, glycobiology, cancer research, and dental tissue biology.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on glycobiology and its intersection with cancer biology and virology. Her research demonstrates how specific glycan structures influence cellular interactions in both pathological and physiological contexts, particularly in epithelial tissues. The work spans from basic science investigations of glycosylation mechanisms to translational applications in cancer therapy and viral infection.

Dr. Dabelsteen has published extensively, with 60 research outputs including 54 journal articles, 4 conference abstracts, 1 poster, and 1 letter. Her work has been cited in Scopus and picked up by news outlets, with some publications referenced in patents.

Her laboratory has established complex 3D organotypic culture systems that model human tissue formation and malignant transformation. These models integrate multiple cell types including epithelial cells, fibroblasts, and T cells, providing a sophisticated platform for studying cellular interactions in both health and disease contexts.