Jeppe Dyrberg Andersen

Jeppe Dyrberg Andersen serves as Associate Professor in the Section of Forensic Genetics at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. His research focuses on advanced genetic analysis techniques for forensic applications, particularly with degraded biological samples from crime scenes.

His primary research domains include:

• Forensic investigative genetic genealogy using shotgun sequencing
• Molecular autopsy for sudden unexpected death investigations
• Pigmentation genetics (hair, skin, eye color prediction)
• Ancestry determination using AIMs
• Epigenetic analysis for age/lifestyle prediction
• Skin cancer and melanoma biomarker research

Recent publications demonstrate leadership in developing RNA and DNA analysis protocols for challenging forensic samples, with 77 research outputs including high-impact journals like Forensic Science International: Genetics. His work integrates methylome, transcriptome, and genome analyses to solve complex forensic cases.

Professional activities include 14 recorded engagements such as lectures at ISFG 2024 and workshops on shotgun sequencing preparation. His technical expertise spans whole genome/exome/transcriptome sequencing, bioinformatics, and high-throughput data analysis for forensic contexts.