Deidre’s ongoing research covers topics such as breast cancer in premenopausal women, the impact of body weight and obesity on cancer prognosis, and long-term outcomes after breast cancer. The aim is to find new mechanisms that can reduce the likelihood of relapse and improve survival rates.

Deirdre Cronin Fenton was appointed professor of breast cancer prevention at Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University as of October 1, 2023.