Dr. Jan Bernd Stukenborg

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jan-Bernd Stukenborg is a Senior Lecturer and Group Leader at the Department of Organismal Biology at Uppsala University, as well as an affiliated researcher at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden. His research primarily focuses on fertility preservation techniques, particularly emphasizing in vitro differentiation methods and innovative cell cultures. He obtained his PhD in Biology with a thesis on in vitro differentiation of male germ cells from Westphalian Wilhelms University, where he also conducted his diploma thesis. Following his doctoral studies, he undertook postdoctoral research in the Paediatric Endocrinology Unit at Karolinska Institutet. His research group specializes in germ cell differentiation in both vivo and vitro conditions, addressing fertility preservation methods for children with gonadal dysfunctions. Through his work, Stukenborg has developed advanced in vitro differentiation methods that utilize novel cell culture systems, aiming to restore reproductive potential.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor

2021-06-01 — 2025-06-01

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Currently hold position as Senior Lecturer and Group Leader at the NORDFERTIL Research Lab, Department of Organismal Biology.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2009-01-01 — 2013-12-31

Karolinska Institutet • Stockholm, Sweden

Conducted research at the Department of Women’s Children’s Health, focusing on Paediatric Endocrinology.

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.