Dirk Repsilber

Dirk Repsilber is a Professor of Medical Science at Örebro University, specializing in functional bioinformatics. He leads research on molecular patterns in patients to improve diagnosis and treatment. Born in Lübeck, Germany, he earned his PhD in ecological genetics from the University of Hamburg and held postdoctoral roles at institutions across Sweden and Germany. His work integrates bioinformatics, biostatistics, and clinical collaboration to address complex biological systems.

Education: PhD in Ecological Genetics (University of Hamburg, 1999), postdoctoral training at Uppsala University and SLU, followed by roles at German institutions including Lübeck, Potsdam, Rostock, and Örebro.

Research Interests: Molecular networks, biosignature development, systems biology approaches to genotype-phenotype mapping, and interdisciplinary collaborations in medicine, statistics, and computer science.

Key Projects: BIO IBD (biomarker discovery in inflammatory bowel disease), Cell Painting for toxicity assessment, and systems-level immunomonitoring in pediatric oncology. Active in cross-disciplinary teams like the Center for Life Sciences Nutrition-Gut-Brain Interactions.

Teaching & Supervision: Cross-disciplinary courses in bioinformatics, statistical counseling, and supervision of PhD students in diverse fields. Emphasizes problem-based learning and communication skills across disciplines.