About
Prof. Dr. Susanne E. Ulbrich is a Full Professor at the Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH Zurich, Switzerland. Her research focuses on livestock metabolism, particularly the interplay between fertility, reproduction, and embryonic diapause. She plays a pivotal role in the Agrovet-Strickhof project, a collaboration between ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich, and the Canton of Zurich.
- Born in 1975, Germany
- Diploma in Agricultural Sciences (Animal Sciences) and Biotechnology, TU Munich
- PhD in Physiology (summa cum laude), TU Munich (2005)
- Research stays: University of Adelaide, Universidad de Concepcion
Her research integrates metabolomics, proteomics, and gene expression analysis to unravel embryo-maternal communication in livestock and wildlife. She pioneered studies on uterine fluid composition during embryonic diapause in roe deer, linking metabolic pathways like glycolysis and polyamine synthesis to conceptus reactivation. Her work on Staphylococcus aureus-derived extracellular vesicles in mastitis provides insights into host-pathogen interactions and vaccine development.
Recent publications highlight her expertise in reproductive physiology, with studies on embryo-induced uterine changes, twin demise in roe deer, and hormonal profiling using UHPLC-HR-MS. Her 2024 Nature co-authored paper on Guillain–Barré syndrome further demonstrates interdisciplinary impact.
Scientific Awards
- Graduation Award, Bund der Freunde der TU München (2005)
- Dr.-Heinrich-Baur-Preis (2011)
She collaborates with institutions in Germany, Australia, Chile, and Switzerland, and serves as a reviewer for journals in endocrinology and reproductive biology.
