Trine Aalborg

Trine Aalborg is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science. Her research focuses on genomics, bioinformatics, and potato crop improvement, with particular expertise in tetraploid genetics and fungal systems. She maintains an active research profile with multiple publications and projects spanning from 2020 to 2025.

Dr. Aalborg completed her MSc in Biotechnology with research focused on

• Introducing Molecular Methods for Genome Engineering in Apiospora Filamentous Fungi (2019-2021)

Her primary research interests center on potato genomics and biotechnology, with specific expertise in tetraploid genetics, genomic selection, and CRISPR/Cas9 applications. She investigates secondary metabolites in filamentous fungi, particularly Apiospora, and applies structural bioinformatics to advance crop improvement strategies. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to food security and sustainable agriculture.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on tetraploid potato genomics, with particular emphasis on how marker type and density affect genomic prediction accuracy and genome-wide association studies. Her research bridges computational genomics with practical agricultural applications, developing tools and resources for potato breeders.

Dr. Aalborg has received notable recognition including:

• AAU Biotech Scholarship 2020-2021 (70,000 DKK)
• Karen Nordjysk Naturtalent award in Chemistry (1st place, 2,000 DKK)

She serves as a Co-Investigator on multiple significant research projects including:

• Sekventering og vedligeholdelse af MASPot kartoffelpopulationen (2023-2025)
• RESPOT: Development of disease resistant potatoes (2020-2024)

These projects focus on potato genetic resources, disease resistance breeding, and genomic prediction methodologies.

Dr. Aalborg collaborates extensively with researchers across Aalborg University, particularly with Nielsen K.L., Sverrisdóttir E., and Sørensen T., forming part of a robust research team focused on potato genomics and improvement. Her work connects fundamental genomic research with practical agricultural applications through the MASPot population and related resources.