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Fabienne Wiederkehr is a staff professor at ETH Zurich focused on microbiome research. Her work investigates coral reef ecosystems at a molecular level to enhance conservation and restoration strategies. She contributes to the Tara Coral Expedition, a comprehensive 18-month scientific voyage across the Coral Triangle aiming to uncover biodiversity patterns and enhance resilience in these under-studied hotspots. Fabienne employs genome-resolved methodologies and environmental DNA alongside traditional surveys to investigate the connections between reef communities and their microbiomes, striving to improve biodiversity monitoring and evaluate restoration outcomes over time. She has accumulated significant experience in microbial ecology through various roles, including as a postdoctoral scientist in the Sunagawa Lab at ETH Zurich, where she worked after completing her doctorate. Before that, she engaged as a teaching assistant and a research intern, gaining diverse insights into plant sciences and animal behavior respectively.
Tara Coral, Sunagawa Lab • ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Engaging in molecular investigations and fieldwork related to coral reef ecosystems.
Sunagawa Lab • ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Conducting research in microbial ecology as part of doctoral studies.
Leuchtmann Lab • ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Assisting in systematic plant sciences courses.
Manser Lab • University of Zurich, Switzerland
Conducting research in animal behavior.
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