Minna Poukkula

Minna Poukkula is a University Lecturer at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, affiliated with the Molecular and Integrative Biosciences Research Programme. Her research spans genetics, developmental biology, and molecular biology with a focus on cytoskeletal dynamics, transcription regulation, and apoptosis.

Key research areas include:

• Nuclear actin function in transcription during Drosophila oogenesis
• Role of transcription factors like Cabut in metabolic and circadian regulation
• Mechanisms of collective cell migration in border cells
• Regulation of apoptosis via c-FLIP and death receptors

Publications highlight her work on actin dynamics, kinase signaling, and apoptosis across Drosophila and cancer models. No scientific awards or student advising details are listed in the provided texts.