Stefanie Kurtz

Stefanie Kurtz is a Researcher at the Institute of Farm Animal Genetics (ING), Department of Biotechnology, focusing on advanced agricultural biotechnology and livestock reproduction. Her work spans transgenic animal models, sex determination in livestock, and oocyte maturation in pigs and cattle.

• Transgenic animal models
• Sex determination in livestock
• Oocyte maturation and development
• Genome editing applications

Her recent research includes CRISPR/Cas9 for sex predetermination in pigs and generating female-producing boars. Earlier publications (2003-2009) show expertise in cancer research, including apoptosis mechanisms and chemotherapy responses in mesothelioma and lung cancer cells.

She has contributed to understanding TRAIL receptor signaling, p53 pathways, and Bcl-2 antisense therapy in oncology contexts.

Her laboratory affiliations include the Experimental Station Mariensee/Mecklenhorst and collaborations with institutions like the Institute of Farm Animal Genetics.