[4] Her lab's research involves using both animal models and humans to investigate the mechanisms underlying immune system diseases (such as Type 1 diabetes), and improve diagnosis, prevention and treatment.
[6] Previously, Danska's research found that in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, at the time of diagnosis, subpopulations of leukemic cells can cause a relapse.
Additionally, in collaboration with John Dick, research from Danska's lab has previously led to the discovery of a gene (SIRPalpha) which can both support and destroy the growth of human blood stem cells, and was used to enable the successful grafting of stem cells from human bone marrow into mice.
[5][7] Ultimately, the researchers aim to develop a therapy to allow more children with blood diseases to receive life-saving bone marrow transplants.
[8] She has spoken about different aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the BA.4 And BA.5 SARS-CoV-2 variants, and the expected changes in menstruation after taking a COVID-19 vaccine.