Julia Vierheilig

Julia Vierheilig is an Assistant Professor affiliated with the Water Quality Management Research Area (E226-01) at TU Wien. Her research focuses on antibiotic resistance in aquatic environments, molecular microbiology, and environmental health, with a particular emphasis on the One-Health perspective. She leads projects such as MARGINS-I/II, which investigates antibiotic resistance gene distribution in Austrian wastewater and soils. Her work integrates molecular techniques, microbial community analysis, and environmental monitoring to address challenges in water quality and public health.

Education: While specific educational details are not provided in the text, her roles as an Assistant Professor and her research focus suggest advanced training in microbiology, environmental science, or related fields.

Research Interests: Her studies encompass antibiotic resistance dynamics in water systems, environmental microbiology, faecal pollution diagnostics, and the impact of anthropogenic activities on microbial ecosystems. She explores how environmental gradients (e.g., agricultural runoff, urban pollution) influence resistance gene distribution and advises on sustainable water management strategies.

Grants & Awards: No specific grants or awards are listed, though her active project leadership indicates external funding support. She collaborates with institutions like the Donau-Auen National Park and contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives such as the Biodiversität: Ausbreitungsbarriere für Antibiotikaresistenz project.

Labs & Teams: Her research is conducted within TU Wien’s Water Quality Management group, focusing on molecular methods for wastewater surveillance and environmental resistome analysis.