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Thimo Ruethers is a Research Fellow in Human Health & Aging at the Tropical Futures Institute (TFI) of James Cook University (Singapore), with adjunct roles at JCU's College of Public Health, Medical & Veterinary Sciences and other institutes. He holds a PhD (cum laude) in Medical and Molecular Sciences from JCU (2015-2020) and a Master’s/Bachelor’s in Biochemistry from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (Germany). His research focuses on molecular interactions between food and the immune system, particularly seafood allergies and food safety. He has pioneered work on fish allergy diagnostics and allergen characterization, evaluating over 100 fish species. He leads interdisciplinary projects on sustainable food protein alternatives and planetary health.
He is affiliated with the Singapore Society for Mass Spectrometry, Australia’s National Allergy Centre of Excellence (NACE), and international allergy societies like WAO and AAAAI. His work has attracted media attention globally, including reports on insect-based food risks and crocodile meat allergenicity. Key roles include Adjunct Lecturer and collaborations with A*STAR’s Bioinformatics Institute.
His research interests span food safety, proteomics, allergology, and sustainable food security. Notable projects include identifying shellfish allergens and improving diagnostics for cultivated seafood. Awards include the Excellence in Research Award for Early Career Researchers (2024) and multiple grants totaling over SGD 2 million.
Ruethers advises PhD students on topics like shellfish allergen profiling and cultivated fish safety. His work bridges lab research with real-world applications, aiming to enhance food safety and allergy management while addressing planetary health challenges.
