PD Dr. vet. med. Markus Brielmeier
Head of Core Facility Laboratory Animal Services (CF-LAS)"We offer state-of-the-art animal husbandry including veterinary care under high animal welfare standards and rely on the latest technologies, some of which we helped to develop ourselves."
"We offer state-of-the-art animal husbandry including veterinary care under high animal welfare standards and rely on the latest technologies, some of which we helped to develop ourselves."
Educational Background and Current Interests
Following my studies in veterinary medicine, I completed my PhD on Epstein Barr Virus. During my postdoctoral tenure, I discovered that selenoproteins play crucial roles in development and organ function. The results of this research contributed to my habilitation. To integrate my veterinary background with research, I transitioned to laboratory animal science. Over the past decade, I have been instrumental in revolutionizing hygiene monitoring of mouse colonies. The implementation of PCR testing of environmental samples, as opposed to sentinel examination, has saved numerous mouse lives, marking a significant highlight of my career. Currently, I am focused on home cage monitoring, a novel technology poised to significantly enhance animal welfare and the validity of animal data by enabling observations of animals without human intervention.
Skills and Expertise
Molecular biologyMicrobiologyLaboratory Animal ScienceAnimal WelfareHealth MonitoringHome Cage Monitoring
