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Petra Wäster is a Lecturer at Linköping University, affiliated with the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV) and the Division of Clinical Chemistry and Pharmacology (KKF). Her research focuses on lysosomal function in diseases like cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. Key projects include investigating lysosomal stability, melanoma progression, and drug delivery systems targeting lysosomes.
- Education: Not explicitly listed in provided text.
- Affiliations: Division of Clinical Chemistry and Pharmacology (KKF), Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV), Linköping University.
Research interests emphasize understanding lysosomal roles in normal vs. pathological conditions, with a focus on cancer (e.g., melanoma) and neurodegenerative diseases. Ongoing projects explore lysosomal damage repair mechanisms, extracellular matrix interactions, and UV-induced effects on lysosomes in melanoma.
Publications highlight lysosomal biomarkers in melanoma, functional roles in malignancy, and membrane protein recycling after damage. No scientific awards explicitly mentioned.
Grants/Advising: No specific grants or student advisees listed. Collaborations include researchers like Karin Öllinger and Ida Eriksson.
Current lab activities focus on developing therapeutic strategies targeting lysosomes, with potential applications in cancer treatment and neurodegenerative disease management.
