Liselotte Jauffred

Liselotte Jauffred is an Associate Professor in Experimental Biophysics at the Biocomplexity section of the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. Her research sits at the intersection of physics, biology, and ecology, focusing on understanding complex biological systems through quantitative approaches.

She received her educational training at the University of Copenhagen, where she earned her BSc in Mathematics and Physics, MSc in Biology, and PhD in Physics. Her academic journey included research stays in Budapest and Freiburg, followed by postdoctoral positions at the FOM Institute AMOLF in Amsterdam and NanoLund at Lund University.

Dr. Jauffred's research program investigates how microbial diversity emerges through the interplay of growth, cell-cell interactions, evolution, and motility. Her lab employs advanced imaging techniques including confocal scanning and light-sheet microscopy, combined with force measurement technologies, to study phenomena ranging from biofilm formation to cancer spreading patterns. She works in close collaboration with theoretical physicists, biologists, and geologists to develop mechanical models of population-level phenomena in large cell communities.

Her recent publication portfolio demonstrates a strong focus on interdisciplinary approaches to complex biological systems, with particular emphasis on visualization techniques and quantitative analysis of cellular behaviors. The research spans multiple model systems including bacterial communities, plant cells, and cancer spheroids, revealing fundamental principles of spatial organization and evolutionary dynamics.

• Sapere Aude Research Grant
• Inge Lehmann Research Leader Grant
• Carlsberg Postdoctoral Fellowship
• University of Copenhagen Internationalization Postdoctoral Fellowship

Dr. Jauffred leads an active research group within the Bio-complexity section at the Niels Bohr Institute, supported by competitive grants including the Sapere Aude and Inge Lehmann awards. Her collaborative network spans multiple disciplines and international institutions, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of her research program. She has established the NNF Center LANTERN and built her research group within the Bio-complexity section through successful grant applications.

Her laboratory specializes in advanced imaging methodologies, particularly light-sheet microscopy and confocal scanning, combined with biophysical measurements to study cellular dynamics in three dimensions over time. The research environment fosters collaboration between experimentalists and theorists to tackle complex questions in biophysics and microbial ecology.