Group Leader
Johanna Ivaska
FCI K. Albin Johansson Research Professor
johanna.ivaska [at] utu.fi
Contact Information
Turku Bioscience Box 123, BioCity
(Street adr. Tykistökatu 6 B, 4th floor)
FIN-20521 Turku, Finland
Description of the Research
Our research explores how integrins drive cancer progression by regulating cell migration, invasion, and tumor-stroma interactions. Over the past decade, we have made significant strides in identifying novel regulators of integrin activity and trafficking, as well as uncovering how cancer cells sense and respond to their microenvironment. Building on this foundation, we are now investigating cancer cell-stromal interactions with greater spatial resolution—examining both integrin-mediated mechanisms and beyond. This exciting direction holds great promise for new discoveries in cancer biology.
Ongoing Projects and Funding
Information on our ongoing projects and funders can be found on our website.