Anneke Heins

Anneke Heins is a Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Bremen, Germany, affiliated with the Department of Molecular Ecology. Her research focuses on marine microbial ecology, particularly particle-associated bacteria and their roles in phytoplankton blooms.

Education

• PhD in Marine Microbiology, Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology & University of Greifswald (2017-present)
• Master of Science (Biology) & Master of Education (Biology & Art), Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg (2013-2016)
• Bachelor of Science (Biology) & Bachelor of Arts (Biology & Art), Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg (2009-2013)

Research Focus

Dr. Heins investigates marine microbial dynamics using cultivation-based and molecular techniques. Her core expertise includes: 1) Isolation and characterization of particle-attached bacteria during North Sea spring blooms, 2) Diversity and ecological impact of marine flavobacterial phages, and 3) Development of novel methodologies for studying particle-associated microbiomes. Her transect studies span the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea.

Publication Trends

Her recent articles demonstrate a strong focus on methodological innovation for studying marine particle-microbe interactions, with increasing emphasis on viral ecology and high-resolution microbiome analysis. Work consistently bridges field observations with laboratory experimentation.

Research Expeditions

• South North Atlantic Transect (Polarstern cruise, 2019)
• North Sea/River Sampling (Aldebaran expedition, 2018)