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Vision
Our vision is to uncover the “Achilles’ heels” of cancer and target these for reprogramming cancer cells into harmless cells.
Cellular architecture captured by 3D microscopy
News
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Mobility grant to study selective autophagy Sep. 25, 2026
CanCell Seminar Committee

The CanCell Seminar Committee is dedicated to enhancing scientific environment by organizing and facilitating seminars with distinguished international speakers.
CanCell Equality Forum
The centre harbours an Equality forum which addresses critical issues regarding equality in all aspects of social and professional life: ethnicity, gender, culture,
CanCell User Panel
CanCell is supported by a dedicated User Panel consisting of individuals with lived experience as cancer patients. Representing a range of cancer types, the panel offers valuable insights into patient perspectives. The panel plays a role in discussing and providing feedback on grant applications and contributes meaningfully to CanCell members.
Mentor Program
The Mentor Program supports the professional growth of early-career researchers by connecting them with experienced mentors. Through personalized guidance, the program helps mentees develop skills, expand networks, and navigate career paths both within and beyond academia.
Strategy
CanCell's strategy is to unite the forces of researchers with expertise on distinct cancer cell programmes in order to identify their cross-talk.
Organization
CanCell consists of six research group with distinct expertise on cellular pathways that are rewired during cancer development.
International visitors to CanCell

International visitors to CanCell are encouraged to visit UiO's International Staff Mobility Office or contact us
CanCell blog
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Tuning into the “Autophagic Symphony” Aug. 11, 2023
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The Heartbeat of Research: Emotions in Science Aug. 4, 2023
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Languages as bridges and borders in academia Feb. 3, 2021





