Astrid Horn

Astrid Horn is affiliated with the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science and the Department of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science. Her research focuses on microbial symbiosis, particularly Chlamydiae in environmental contexts, including their roles in dinoflagellates and corals. She has led a research project on the functional ecology of environmental Chlamydiae since 2020.

Her work contributes to understanding symbiotic relationships in marine ecosystems, with a focus on how Chlamydiae interact with hosts such as corals and dinoflagellates. Key research areas include microbial symbiosis, host-pathogen interactions, and environmental microbiology. Recent projects highlight her exploration of Chlamydiae’s roles in coral health and dinoflagellate symbioses.