Dirk Dannenberger

Dr. Dirk Dannenberger is a researcher at the Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN) Dummerstorf, leading the Metabolomics and Lipidomics Service Group since 2018. He has held roles at FBN since 2001 and previously worked at the Institute for Baltic Sea Research (1992–1997). His affiliations include the University of Rostock, where he teaches Fat Quality courses.

• Doctorate in Natural Sciences (University of Rostock, 1989)
• Diploma in Inorganic Chemistry (University of Rostock, 1985)

His research focuses on lipid metabolism regulation in farm animals (cattle, pigs, sheep, mice), emphasizing meat quality, fatty acid composition, and the interplay between feeding strategies (e.g., PUFAs, microalgae, flaxseed) and genetic factors. He employs advanced analytical techniques (GC-MS/MS, MALDI-TOF, Ag+-HPLC) to study de novo fatty acid synthesis and metabolic pathways.

Recent publications highlight dietary interventions (CLA, omega-3/6 PUFAs) impacting muscle and adipose tissues, lipid health indices, and oxidative stability across livestock species. Key collaborations include studies on dairy cows, poultry, and murine models for feed efficiency and stress responses.

He contributes to Fleischwirtschaft, Agriculture, and Food Science journals, with recurring themes in lipidomic profiling, nutritional programming, and sustainable animal production. His work bridges biochemical analysis with practical applications in livestock farming.

At FBN, he leads a multidisciplinary team and collaborates with institutions like the University of Rostock and international researchers. His teaching integrates lipidomics into agricultural curricula, fostering next-generation scientists in animal nutrition.