Pernille Lajer Sørensen
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Pernille Lajer Sørensen Department of Biomedicine
Forskning og uddannelse, Syd Wilhelm Meyers Allé 3
8000 Aarhus C
Denmark
Profile
PhD student in Rikke Nielsen's group at the Department of Biomedicine.
Research
My research focuses on the molecular mechanisms behind inherited retinal diseases, particularly those affecting the visual cycle and vitamin A metabolism. I explore how disturbances lead to retinal degeneration and vision loss. Using imaging, omics tools like spatial transcriptomics and proteomics, and mouse models, I study molecular interactions essential for retinal health. These methods help identify therapeutic targets and contribute to new treatments for vision loss.
Job responsibilities
- Conduct research in retinal diseases with a focus on the visual cycle and vitamin A metabolism.
- Perform a variety of laboratory experiments, including biochemical assays, microscopy, and animal studies.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data, contributing to publications and presentations.
- Collaborate with team members and support academic activities, including supervision of students.