Gerrit Wolters-Eisfeld

Gerrit Wolters-Eisfeld is a Research Fellow at the University of Hamburg within the Faculty of Medicine and the Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery. His work focuses on

• glycobiology and O-glycosylation
• tumor antigen expression
• integrin/selectin signaling
• pancreatic cancer pathogenesis
• cell adhesion mechanisms
• molecular diagnostics

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His recent publications (2024-2015) explore glycan-mediated signaling in esophageal, pancreatic, and ovarian cancer, with applications in prognostic biomarkers, immune microenvironment analysis, and targeted therapy development. Articles highlight dysregulated glycosylation patterns (Tn/STn antigens) as drivers of cancer progression and potential therapeutic targets.

Key collaborations include work with Prof. Claus Wagener, Prof. Jakob Izbicki, and Prof. Martin Bockhorn. Research spans from genetic models to clinical biomarker validation, with cross-functional studies involving immunology, oncology, and biochemical pathways.