Mirte Bosse

Mirte Bosse is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics at Wageningen University. Her research focuses on genomics and population genetics, with emphasis on conservation genetics of endangered species and domestic animals. Key areas include inbreeding management, genetic diversity preservation, and evolutionary adaptations in species such as pigs, leopards, and birds.

She leads projects involving genomic analysis of wild and domestic populations, including studies on Danish wild boars, Asian elephants, and great tits. Bosse collaborates internationally on initiatives like the European Reference Genome Atlas, promoting biodiversity genomics. Her work integrates advanced genomic technologies to address conservation challenges and improve breeding strategies.

Notable contributions include genomic studies on hybridization in sea turtles, structural variation in livestock, and the genetic consequences of small population sizes. She co-supervises multiple PhD candidates researching topics like elephant genomics, pig genetics, and avian adaptation mechanisms.

Bosse frequently engages in public outreach, discussing topics such as future human evolution and DNA-based conservation strategies for endangered species. Her datasets include genomic resources for wild boars, great tits, and endangered pygmy hogs, available through repositories like ENA and Dryad.