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Heidi Lie Andersen is an Associate Professor at the University of Bergen, affiliated with the University Museum of Bergen and its Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Her research spans lichen taxonomy, plant natural products, and botanical conservation.
- Education: PhD in Lichen Systematics (2004, University of Bergen), focusing on the phylogeny of Micarea and related genera.
Her work explores evolutionary relationships in Rosaceae and lichen families like Fuscideaceae, integrating molecular techniques with traditional taxonomy. She investigates bioactive compounds from ancient and medicinal plants, including their potential in pharmacology. Her projects often combine conservation biology with public engagement, such as citizen science initiatives and botanical exhibitions.
Key publications include studies on cytotoxic natural products from Jurassic and conifer species, lichen nomenclature, and hybridization dynamics in Rosa species. She has led educational programs on garden-based learning and sustainable cultivation.
Andersen contributes to science communication through radio programs, public lectures, and exhibitions like "Harry Potter Day" in the Botanical Garden. Her collaborations span institutions in Norway and internationally, including work on global plant collection trends via platforms like iNaturalist.
