Merete Fredholm

Merete Fredholm is a Professor in the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. She holds dual appointments in both the Animal Genetics, Bioinformatics and Breeding section and the Animal Welfare and Disease Control section. With over 25 years of experience since becoming a Professor of Animal Genetics in 1997, she has established herself as a leading researcher in veterinary genomics.

Her research focuses on genome analysis in livestock to elucidate the molecular basis of diseases and production traits. She integrates molecular biological laboratory methods with bioinformatics to advance research in animal genetics. Key research interests include host-pathogen interactions, particularly regarding E. coli F4 susceptibility in pigs, and developing animal models for human diseases. Her work spans veterinary medicine, molecular biology, comparative genomics, and translational biomedical research.

Analysis of her publication record reveals strong emphasis on pig genomics, with significant contributions to understanding genetic resistance to diseases, obesity-related conditions, and developmental disorders. Her research extends to canine and bovine genomics, with notable work on dog domestication and fertility disorders in cattle. The interdisciplinary nature of her work bridges veterinary science, human medicine, and evolutionary biology.

Professor Fredholm has been actively involved in international collaborations to establish genomic analysis tools for pigs. She has participated in numerous conferences and presented lectures on pig genome sequencing and related topics. Her research has garnered significant attention, with some publications cited over 400 times and featured in major news outlets, blogs, and Wikipedia pages.