معرفی
Erik Dissen is a Professor in the Department of Anatomy at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (IMB). He leads the Natural Killer Cell Group and holds positions including Chairman of the Department of Anatomy and former President of the Norwegian Society for Immunology. His research focuses on NK cell receptors, cancer immunity, and infectious disease pathogenesis.
Education:
- MD (Cand. Med.), 1991
- PhD (Dr. med.), 1997
- Clinical authorization, 1995
Research Interests:
Dr. Dissen's work explores NK cell biology, particularly receptor-ligand interactions in cancer recognition and viral infections. He investigates how innate immune responses are modulated by environmental factors like stress and microbiota. Key topics include:
- Role of Mincle and DCAR1 receptors in pathogen detection
- Mechanisms of NK cell-mediated tumor cytotoxicity
- Impact of social stress on inflammatory pathways
Awards:
Recipient of the King’s Gold Medal for Best Medical Thesis (1998) and the Medical Students’ Association Lecturer of the Year Award (2004).
Teaching:
He teaches courses in Cell Biology, Immunology, Anatomy, and Histology at the University of Oslo. His academic leadership includes roles on faculty boards and national cancer society committees.
