Gabriele Flekna

Gabriele Flekna serves as a Researcher in the Food Hygiene and Technology Department at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, specializing in the Molecular Microbiology Working Group. With a Dr.med.vet. degree, she contributes to the institution's mission of advancing health for humans, animals, and the environment within Austria's leading veterinary education hub where 90% of practicing veterinarians in the country are alumni.

Her research focuses on molecular genetic approaches in food hygiene and microbiology, particularly examining foodborne pathogens and safety mechanisms. This work aligns with critical public health objectives in veterinary medicine, addressing zoonotic disease prevention and food safety standards through advanced genetic methodologies.

• Food Microbiology
• Molecular Genetics
• Public Health Systems
• Veterinary Food Safety
• Microbial Pathogenesis
• Diagnostic Molecular Techniques

Dr. Flekna actively participates in both foundational and advanced teaching within veterinary public health and food hygiene curricula. Her educational contributions support the university's commitment to training 2,541 students, 61% of whom originate from rural backgrounds, fostering expertise in a field where 721 scientific staff (474 women) drive research innovation across Austria's scientific landscape.