معرفی
Dr. Simona Huwiler leads research at the University of Zurich's Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, focusing on predatory bacteria like Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus. Her work explores their mechanisms of killing pathogens, leveraging systems biology and synthetic approaches. Key projects include deciphering predatory proteomes, evolution of prey resistance, and engineering bacterial tools for antimicrobial applications. Funded by SNSF Ambizione, Novartis, and others, her lab collaborates widely. She advises master's and PhD students, publishes in top journals, and develops genetic toolboxes for B. bacteriovorus. Awards include the Novartis Young Investigator Grant and FAN Talent Fund.
- Education: Not explicitly stated, but research experience spans microbial systems and enzymology.
- Grants: SNSF Ambizione, Vontobel Foundation, UZH Innovation Grant.
Research interests span microbial ecology, antimicrobial discovery, and biotechnological applications. Projects analyze predator-prey dynamics, protein secretion, and metabolic pathways. Her lab's tools enable genetic manipulation of B. bacteriovorus, advancing sustainable alternatives to antibiotics.
- Labs/Teams: Huwiler Lab at UZH, collaborating with Kümmerli Lab and others.
