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Andrew Nicholas Blackford is an Associate Professor at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Copenhagen, affiliated with the Molecular Aging Program. His research focuses on DNA damage response mechanisms and their implications in cancer biology.
- ORCID: 0000-0003-1979-021X
- Contact: +4535331593 | ablackford@sund.ku.dk
- Location: Blegdamsvej 3, 2200 København N.
Research interests include DNA repair pathways, genome stability during mitosis, RecQ helicase functions, and evolution of DNA damage response systems. His work employs bioinformatics, proteomics, microscopy, and CRISPR-Cas9 technologies to explore:
- Coordination of DNA damage recognition with cell cycle checkpoints
- Translational applications for cancer therapies
- Protein-protein interaction networks in DDR
- Novel biomarker discovery for DNA repair disorders
Research output (15 most recent) reveals expertise in DNA repair dynamics, mitotic genome integrity, and cancer-related signaling mechanisms. Collaborations span institutions addressing genomic instability and oncogenic processes.
Professional activities:
- Member, Danish Cancer Society (2025)
- Member, Cancer Research UK (2023)
