Kjersti Flatmark

Kjersti Flatmark is a Professor in the Department of Gastrointestinal and Children Surgery at the University of Oslo. She specializes in oncological research, particularly focusing on colorectal cancer, peritoneal metastasis, and immunotherapy. Her work integrates surgical oncology, molecular biology, and translational medicine to improve treatment strategies for gastrointestinal malignancies.

Research Interests:

• Colorectal cancer biology and metastasis mechanisms
• Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) and cytoreductive surgery
• Immunotherapy targeting tumor microenvironment and immune checkpoints
• Drug resistance mechanisms in metastatic cancers

Her recent studies highlight advancements in multimodal therapies for peritoneal metastasis, biomarker-driven treatment strategies, and nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems. Collaborations with international teams have expanded her research into clinical trial design and precision medicine applications.

Grants and Advising: While specific grant details are not listed, her participation in large clinical trials (e.g., METIMMOX) and translational studies indicates active grant-funded research. She advises on clinical trials and molecular diagnostics in oncology.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Department’s surgical oncology and translational research groups, focusing on experimental models of metastasis and immune response modulation.