Lone Brøndsted

Short presentation

I am newly appointed Professor in Phage biology and biocontrol and am heading an internationally recognized research group within this area. We are known worldwide for our excellent molecular work of bacteria-phage interactions and phage biology in particular within our recent advancement of molecular understanding of Campylobacter phages. Current research includes exploring the antimicrobial potential of phages and phage proteins into novel approaches within detection and biocontrol of food borne pathogenic bacteria such as Salmonella, Campylobacter and E. coli. In addition, we elucidate the molecular interactions between phages and bacteria as well as their evolution. I have extensive management experience and I am formally educated in both project and research management and have a distinguished ability to motivate teams toward a common goal. 

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Research positions

2017-present   Professor in Phage Biology and Biocontrol, Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen

2001-2017       Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen        

2000-2001       Associate Professor at Department of Dairy- and Food Science, KVL  

1994-2000       Assistant Professor at Department of Microbiology, DTU

1991-1994       Ph.D. student at Department of Microbiology, DTU

Management positions

2014-2016       Deputy-head of Department, Department of Veterinary Disease Biology, University of Copenhagen

2011-2013       Head of Department, Department of Veterinary Disease Biology, University of Copenhagen   

2010-2011       Head of section for Microbiology, Department of Veterinary Disease Biology, University of Copenhagen

Education

2014-2017       Master in Public Governance, Copenhagen business School

2010                Leadership at University of Copenhagen

2007-2008       Research management, Copenhagen business School

2006                Project management, Implement Managment

1994                Ph.D. degree, Department of Microbiology, Technical University of Denmark         

1991                M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark

Primary fields of research

Bacteriophage biology

Biocontrol and Food safety

Patogenic bacteria

Campylobacter, Salmonella, E. coli