Bjørn Panyella Pedersen

Bjørn Panyella Pedersen is a Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Aarhus University, specializing in Protein Science. His research focuses on structural and functional aspects of membrane proteins, particularly in the context of cholesterol and plant hormone transport.

His primary research interests include Membrane proteins, Protein structure, Cholesterol transport, Plant hormone transport, and 3D structural analysis. His work bridges biochemistry, structural biology, and plant biology to understand molecular mechanisms of transport proteins.

Professor Pedersen's publication record shows consistent scholarly output with 78 publications spanning from 2007 to 2025, with a notable increase in productivity in recent years (16 publications in 2020). His research primarily focuses on membrane protein structure-function relationships, particularly in plant hormone and sterol transport systems.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies research grant (2014)
• Carlsberg Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow (2009)
• Carlsberg Foundation Research Infrastructure grant (2017)
• Carlsberg Foundation Young Researcher Fellowship (2019)
• Co-Investigator, Interreg grant (2016)

Professor Pedersen actively participates in the scientific community through conference presentations and workshop organization. His media presence includes contributions to public understanding of science through articles like 'Why your body needs cholesterol' (2021) and 'The modern alchemists' (2008), demonstrating his commitment to science communication.