Jonathan Brewer

Jonathan Brewer is Professor and Principal Investigator at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Southern Denmark. He serves as Head of the Bioimaging Section and Director of the Danish Molecular Biomedical Imaging Center (DaMBIC), and is affiliated with the SDU Climate Cluster and ATLAS - Center for Functional Genomics and Tissue Plasticity.

His research focuses on combining molecular biology with advanced bioimaging techniques to address fundamental biological questions, particularly in health and environmental applications. Key areas include skin and artificially grown skin, with ongoing development of skin cancer models, 3D tissue bioprinting, microfluidic organ-on-a-chip systems, and artificial spider silk. His group is also pioneering image-based methods for quantifying RNA expression, localization, and spatial organization in single cells.

The recent articles highlight a strong interdisciplinary trend, spanning cancer biology, metabolic regulation, food science, epigenetics, and environmental toxicology, consistently leveraging cutting-edge imaging technologies such as STED and FLIM. This reflects a cohesive research vision centered on quantitative, high-resolution bioimaging across diverse biological systems.

Dr. Brewer leads and participates in multiple major research projects funded by Novo Nordisk Foundation, EU Interreg, the Danish Cancer Society, and the Danish Ministry of Education and Research. He collaborates extensively with industry partners including Merck, Coloplast, Leo Pharma, Chr. Hansen, and Arla.

He supervises PhD students and postdoctoral researchers and has taught advanced imaging courses. He also co-founded the Danish Bioimaging Network and is an active board member. His leadership in DaMBIC has established a world-class imaging infrastructure in Denmark.