- Nutrigenomics
- Cancer Research
- Diet and Disease
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Svanhild Margrethe Arentz Schønberg serves as Department Head at the Department of Health Sciences Ålesund within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). With a distinguished career spanning over 30 years, she leads research at the intersection of nutrition science and cancer biology. Her academic foundation includes a Cand.Scient. in Chemistry (1989) from the University of Trondheim and a Doctor Scientiarum in Biochemistry (1997) from NTNU. Her research program focuses on nutrigenomics and cancer metabolism , particularly investigating how omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids influence cancer cell behavior. Key interests include: Molecular mechanisms of DHA/EPA in colon cancer models Cancer cachexia and nutritional interventions ER stress and autophagy pathways in fatty acid-induced cytotoxicity Translational applications for enhancing conventional cancer therapies Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on colorectal cancer models with strong emphasis on molecular mechanisms (ER stress, autophagy), translational applications (chemotherapy enhancement), and nutritional interventions (omega-3 fatty acids). Her work bridges basic science and clinical applications, with increasing focus on patient-derived models and palliative care contexts in recent years. As Department Head and active researcher, she maintains robust supervision of doctoral candidates and postdocs. Current projects include: Translational Research in Lung Cancer and Palliative Care (TLCPC) EPCRC consortium on symptom management Salmon oil chemotherapeutic potential studies Her laboratory serves as a hub for nutrigenomics research at NTNU's Ålesund campus, providing state-of-the-art facilities for molecular oncology studies while fostering collaborations across clinical and basic science domains. The research environment emphasizes both technical excellence and translational impact, preparing students for diverse careers in academic medicine and pharmaceutical research.