Mandy Schäfer

Dr. Mandy Schäfer serves as Laboratory Head of the Laboratory for Mosquito Monitoring at the Institute of Infectology (IMED), part of the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut in Greifswald, Germany. Holding a Dr. rer. nat. degree in natural sciences, she leads critical research on vector-borne disease transmission within this federal research institute focused on animal and human health.

Her work centers on mosquito ecology, surveillance methodologies, and pathogen transmission dynamics. She investigates species distribution, seasonal behavior, and environmental factors influencing vector populations to develop early-warning systems for diseases like West Nile virus and Usutu virus. This research directly supports public health interventions and outbreak prevention strategies in Europe.

As laboratory head, Dr. Schäfer collaborates with IMED scientists including Prof. Dr. Cornelia Silaghi and PD Dr. H. Kampen on zoonotic disease projects. While specific grants and student mentorship details aren't provided in available materials, her leadership position indicates active involvement in national surveillance programs and international research networks addressing emerging arboviral threats.