Jana Heidrich

Dr. Jana Heidrich serves as Head of the Licensing Authority within the Department of Experimental Animal Facilities and Biorisk Management (ATB) at the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute (FLI) in Greifswald, Germany. A chamber-recognized specialist in veterinary parasitology holding a Dr. med. vet. degree, she bridges regulatory science and laboratory research in animal health diagnostics.

Her research expertise centers on parasitic disease diagnostics, particularly Trichinella and Dicrocoelium infections in livestock. She has pioneered ELISA and PCR-based test validation for ovine dicrocoeliosis, canine liver flukes, and equine Lyme disease, while establishing Germany's regulatory frameworks for veterinary in-vitro diagnostic approvals.

Publication trends from 2002-2014 reveal consistent contributions to diagnostic methodology and regulatory science, with emphasis on field validation of tests, biorisk management protocols, and OIE-aligned kit registration procedures. Her work directly impacts food safety, zoonotic disease control, and diagnostic standardization across European veterinary practices.

As Licensing Authority head, Dr. Heidrich oversees approval processes for diagnostic kits at FLI's Riems Island facility, collaborating with international bodies like the OIE while managing biorisk protocols for high-containment animal facilities. Her leadership integrates scientific rigor with regulatory compliance in Germany's animal health infrastructure.