Katharina Ven

Katharina Ven is a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences and the Molecular and Integrative Biosciences Research Programme. Her research focuses on Biomedicine, particularly in Cell Biology and Biochemistry, investigating actin dynamics, lipid droplet biogenesis, and organelle interactions.

• Email: katharina.ven@helsinki.fi
• Address: P.O 56 (Viikinkaari 5), 00014 University of Helsinki
• Phone: +358294159410

Research Interests: Katharina's work explores the structural and functional roles of proteins like seipin in lipid metabolism and actin organization. Key areas include lipid droplet biogenesis, endoplasmic reticulum-mitochondria interactions, actin nanoscale layers in focal adhesions, and epithelial cell junction integrity. Her studies integrate molecular biology, biophysics, and advanced imaging techniques.

Publication Trends: Recent articles (2021–2024) highlight her expertise in actin cytoskeleton organization, lipid metabolism, and organelle communication, with a focus on seipin's role in adipocytes and cellular nanoscale structures. Collaborations span institutions in Europe and involve interdisciplinary methodologies.

Projects: She participates in a 2025–2026 project funded by the Lappalainen Cancer Foundation, investigating cancer-related cellular mechanisms under the leadership of Professor Pekka Lappalainen.