Maria Araceli Diaz Cruz

Maria Araceli Diaz Cruz is an Assistant Professor in Biomedicine at the Department of Health Sciences within the School of Health Sciences at the University of Skövde. She serves as a Course Coordinator for multiple graduate and undergraduate programs, including Master's level courses (15 credits and 7.5 credits) and Bachelor's level courses (10 credits and 7.5 credits).

Her research focuses on molecular mechanisms in cancer biology, with emphasis on:

• Steroid hormone receptor pathways in prostate cancer
• Vitamin D metabolism and its therapeutic applications
• Epigenetic modifications in aging populations
• Endocrine system crosstalk through nuclear receptor regulation

Her recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on vitamin D biochemistry, cancer cell biology, and epigenetic patterns in elderly cohorts.