Malin Åkerfelt

Malin Åkerfelt is an Associate Professor in Translational Cancer Biology and University Lecturer in Cell Biology at Åbo Akademi University, affiliated with the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering and the Biochemistry and Cell Biology department. Her research focuses on cancer biology, tumor microenvironment dynamics, and translational applications of nanotechnology and 3D bioprinting.

• Research Areas: Prostate cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, 3D tumor modeling, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) mechanisms.
• Technological Expertise: Mesoporous silica nanoparticles, organotypic cell culture systems, high-content imaging, and FGFR inhibitor development.
• Collaborations: Active in multidisciplinary partnerships spanning materials engineering, cancer biology, and pharmaceutical science.

Publications Trends: Åkerfelt's recent work emphasizes the integration of nanotechnology with 3D tumor models to study cancer progression and drug response, particularly in prostate and breast cancer contexts. She explores novel FGFR inhibitors and epigenetic targets like DOT1L to overcome therapy resistance.