Dr. Jan Wilhelm Kornfeld

Professor

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Biography

Jan-Wilhelm Kornfeld is a Professor at the University of Southern Denmark and an independent Max Planck Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research. He has a robust background in cell biology, having completed his PhD in Tumor Biology at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf and further postdoctoral studies at the University of Cologne. His research focuses on noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) and their role in energy metabolism and obesity. Kornfeld leads a lab dedicated to understanding the biology of disease-associated ncRNAs using innovative techniques such as next-generation sequencing and transgenic mouse models. His goal is to develop novel anti-ncRNA therapeutics for obesity intervention. He has been actively involved in teaching and supervision at the university level and has contributed to various research projects in collaboration with industry partners.

Research Interests

Experience

Independent Max Planck Group Leader

2014-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research • Cologne, Germany

Led a research group focusing on the role of noncoding RNAs in metabolism.

Group Leader

2013-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Cologne Excellence Cluster for Cellular Stress Responses in Aging and Diseases • Cologne, Germany

Directed research on stress responses in cellular biology.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2008-01-01 — 2013-01-01

University of Cologne • Cologne, Germany

Conducted research in cell biology under a prestigious fellowship.

Requirements for University of Southern Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:88
PTE
Overall
Required:58
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Humanities Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects of the chosen field
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions for prerequisite verification
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized for English-taught Master's programs across Science, Engineering, and Social Science departments. Some programs may require a higher GPA for restricted admission.