Dominik Meinel

Prof. Dr. Dominik Meinel is a Professor and Team Leader in In Vitro Diagnostics & Molecular Bioanalytics at the Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics, part of the School of Life Sciences at FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland. His research focuses on in vitro diagnostics, biomarkers, immunology, and bioanalytics, with interdisciplinary work on environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation. He actively participates in international collaborations, such as a 2023 visit to Indonesia's New Capital Nusantara (IKN) exploring sustainable urbanization and forest biodiversity. His expertise spans molecular mechanisms in transcription regulation, microbial pathogenesis, and zoonotic diseases, supported by over 15 peer-reviewed publications since 2012. Key projects include genomic analyses of bacterial pathogens and ecological restoration initiatives in tropical forests.

Research Interests: Dominik Meinel’s work bridges clinical diagnostics and environmental science. Core areas include developing diagnostic tools for early disease detection, molecular bioanalytics in healthcare, and applying ecological principles to urban development. Recent projects highlight his commitment to biodiversity preservation through collaborative projects in Indonesia, involving reforestation and landscape logic frameworks for cultural-ecological cities.

Recent Articles: Dominik’s publications span microbiology (e.g., Corynebacterium zoonoses), molecular mechanisms (RNA processing in yeast), and clinical diagnostics (Burkholderia contamination). His 2025 paper on Corynebacterium rouxii in wildlife underscores his focus on animal-human health interfaces. Earlier work on TREX transcription machinery and copper detoxification in yeast reflects his deep engagement with fundamental molecular biology.

Labs & Teams: Leads the In Vitro Diagnostics and Molecular Bioanalytics team at FHNW, collaborating internationally on projects like the Indonesia urbanization initiative. His lab integrates clinical diagnostics with ecological research, emphasizing practical applications for healthcare and environmental sustainability.