Andrea Irazoki

Andrea Irazoki is a Postdoc and Guest Researcher in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. She is affiliated with the Molecular Metabolism in Cancer and Ageing research group, where she conducts cutting-edge research at the intersection of cancer biology and metabolic processes.

Dr. Irazoki's research focuses on mitochondrial biology in the context of cancer and metabolic diseases. Her work explores how mitochondrial dynamics, temperature variations, and metabolic adaptations influence cancer progression, cachexia, and cellular health. She employs both in vitro and in vivo models to investigate molecular mechanisms underlying these complex biological processes. Her research spans from fundamental molecular pathways to translational applications with potential therapeutic implications.

Her recent publications demonstrate a cohesive research trajectory examining mitochondrial function across various disease contexts. She investigates temperature effects on cancer metabolism, gut microbiome interactions with mitochondrial function, and the connections between exercise physiology and metabolic regulation. Her work frequently appears in high-impact journals including Nature Communications, Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, and FASEB Journal.

Dr. Irazoki maintains strong collaborative relationships with researchers across the Department of Biomedical Sciences, particularly with experts in cancer metabolism, mitochondrial biology, and molecular physiology. Her work has garnered significant attention in the scientific community, with several publications receiving news coverage and substantial social media engagement.