Kristian Prydz

Kristian Prydz is a Professor at the Department of Molecular Biosciences and Department of Biosciences at the University of Oslo. His career spans over four decades, with significant contributions to understanding intracellular transport mechanisms, proteoglycan biology, and Golgi apparatus function.

• Education:
  • 1976: Eksamen artium, Tromsø Gymnas
  • 1980: Cand. mag. in Natural Sciences, University of Oslo
  • 1983: Cand. scient. in Biochemistry, University of Oslo
  • 1986: Dr. scient. in Biochemistry, University of Oslo

His research focuses on:

• Golgi Apparatus: Investigating its structure, dynamics, and role in physiological/pathological conditions.
• Proteoglycan Synthesis: Studying synthesis, sorting, and functional implications in epithelial cells and perineuronal nets.
• Ephrin Biology: Exploring interactions between ephrins and proteoglycans.
• Coronavirus Egress: Unraveling unconventional secretory pathways.

Recent publications highlight his work on:

• Ephrin-B1's role in HSPG regulation
• Golgi-mediated proteoglycan synthesis in COG-deficient cells
• Coronavirus egress mechanisms
• Sulfation dynamics and analytical methodologies

Awards include:

• Member of The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters

Leadership roles encompass:

• President of The Norwegian Biochemical Society (2010-2012)
• Leader of the Cell Biology Programme at UiO (2009-2013)
• Department Educational Leader (2017-)