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Mirka Uhlirova, Czech Republic

August 14, 2009

Mirka Uhlirova heads her own research group at the University of Cologne's Institute for Genetics.

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With the common fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster ) as a model organism, her current work looks at the molecular mechanisms that contribute to the formation of cancer.

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Future generations of scientists will work on developing human spare parts, while others tackle the problem on a more basic level. Today's scientists want to understand why organs collapse in the first place, and why for example we develop cancer. Mirka Uhlirova is one of these researchers. She comes from the Check Republic and works in Cologne. Perfect for a portrait in our series "Brilliant Minds."
August 17, 200903:09 min

Homepage of Mirka Uhlirova - University of Cologne

www.uni-koeln.de