Siriluck Wimmers

Siriluck Wimmers is a leading researcher at the Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN) in Dummerstorf, Germany, where she heads the Department of Functional Genome Analysis within the Institute of Genome Biology. She is the leader of the Integrative Genomics Working Group, focusing on the molecular genetics of farm animal performance traits. Her academic background includes a habilitation from the University of Bonn and prior teaching experience at Chiang Mai University, Thailand.

• PhD in Agricultural Sciences, TU Berlin (1995)
• Habilitation, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Bonn (2003)
• Assistant Professor, Chiang Mai University (1997)
• Research Assistant, University of Bonn (1997–2003)
• Senior Assistant, FBN (2004–2013)
• Head of Department, FBN (2014–present)

Her research centers on the molecular genetics of meat quality, miRNA regulatory networks in muscle cells, and the genotype-phenotype relationship in farm animals. She investigates how genetic and epigenetic factors influence traits such as meat quality, energy metabolism, and stress response. Her work combines functional genomics, transcriptomics, and epigenetics to understand the biological mechanisms underlying economically important traits in pigs, poultry, and cattle.

Her recent publications highlight a strong focus on gene expression, DNA methylation, nutrient metabolism (especially phosphorus and vitamin D), and stress responses in livestock. She frequently studies pigs and laying hens, using advanced genomic techniques to dissect molecular pathways related to feed efficiency, meat quality, and adaptation. Her work often involves multi-tissue analyses and collaborations across disciplines.

Siriluck Wimmers has not been mentioned as receiving specific scientific awards in the provided text.

She has mentored and collaborated with numerous researchers, including Michael Oster, Henry Reyer, Eduard Muráni, and Siriluck Ponsuksili. Her leadership in large collaborative projects suggests a significant role in guiding junior scientists and research teams. While specific grant details are not listed, her sustained research output implies successful funding acquisition.

She leads the Integrative Genomics Working Group at FBN, which conducts cutting-edge research in functional genomics and systems biology of farm animals. The group likely operates advanced molecular biology and bioinformatics facilities to support high-throughput genomic analyses.