Farideh Moharrek

Farideh Moharrek serves as an Academic Research Officer in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. Based at the FACS Core Facility (Nørre Allé 14, 2200 København N), she contributes to immunological and microbiological research through advanced cellular analysis infrastructure and collaborative scientific projects.

Her research spans epigenetics, paleontology, and conservation genetics with emphasis on evolutionary mechanisms and biodiversity applications. Key investigations include epigenetic plasticity in organ speciation via sperm DNA methylation, Bayesian modeling of bryozoan diversification from fossil records, and policy-relevant genetic diversity indicators for the Convention on Biological Diversity. This interdisciplinary work bridges molecular biology, evolutionary history, and conservation science.

Analysis of her 2021-2022 publications reveals strong transdisciplinary collaboration across epigenomics, paleontology, and conservation policy domains. Her work integrates high-throughput genomic data, statistical fossil record modeling, and conservation genetics frameworks, demonstrating methodological versatility in addressing both fundamental evolutionary questions and practical biodiversity challenges.

As part of the FACS Core Facility team, Moharrek supports flow cytometry and cell sorting services essential for immunological research at the university. This facility provides critical infrastructure for cellular analysis across multiple research groups within the Department of Immunology and Microbiology.