Athanasios Kournoutis

Athanasios Kournoutis is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Centre for Cancer Cell Reprogramming, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Oslo. His research focuses on autophagy, cancer biology, and molecular signaling mechanisms.

• University: University of Oslo
• School: Faculty of Medicine
• Current Role: Research Fellow

Research Interests: Kournoutis investigates autophagy regulation, particularly the role of proteins like WDR83/MORG1 and LC3B in modulating MTORC1 signaling and neuronal autophagy. His work bridges molecular biology with cancer cell reprogramming and neurodegeneration models.

Publication Trends: Recent articles highlight his expertise in autophagy receptors, GTPase inhibition, and transcriptional regulation. Studies span from Drosophila models to mammalian systems, emphasizing evolutionary conservation and therapeutic implications.