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Niels Agerbirk is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on plant biochemistry, particularly the structure, analysis, and ecological interactions of glucosinolates and other plant defense compounds. Agerbirk’s work is crucial for understanding the biochemical pathways of secondary metabolites in crops and wild relatives, analyzing how plants defend against pests and diseases, and investigating the interaction between biochemistry and ecology. He has led numerous projects exploring the diversity and evolution of glucosinolates, the compound's biosynthesis, and its role in plant resistance against insect herbivores. Agerbirk’s contributions have been recognized through extensive publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals, enhancing the knowledge base in the field of chemical ecology. He has also played a significant teaching role at the university, guiding undergraduate and graduate students in biochemistry.
University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Teaching and research in plant biochemistry and natural product chemistry.
Danisco Biotechnology • Copenhagen, Denmark
Conducted research in plant biochemistry.
Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University • Copenhagen, Denmark
Taught organic chemistry and natural products.
Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.