Egija Zole

Egija Zole serves as an Academic employee and Guest Researcher at the Department of Biology within the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen. Her research is centered on extrachromosomal circular DNA (eccDNA) with applications in oncology and molecular diagnostics.

Her primary research interests include Molecular Biology, Cancer Research, and CRISPR Technology, focusing on eccDNA's role in colorectal cancer, microfluidic DNA isolation methods, and mutation detection in plasma. This work bridges fundamental molecular mechanisms with clinical diagnostic applications.

Analysis of her 2022-2024 publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory in oncology-focused molecular biotechnology. Key themes include eccDNA characterization in cancer, development of CRISPR-based editing tools, and microfluidic platforms for DNA purification—demonstrating strong interdisciplinary connections between cancer genomics, diagnostics engineering, and therapeutic innovation.

Collaborative research efforts span international partnerships with institutions referenced in her publications, including teams working on CRISPR applications and cancer biomarker validation. Her work has generated patent citations and media attention, indicating translational impact in biomedical technology.