Yvonne Böttcher

Yvonne Böttcher is a Professor and Head of the Department of Clinical Molecular Biology at the University of Oslo, Norway. She leads the "Functional Genetics of Obesity" research group, focusing on epigenetic mechanisms, RNA modifications, and genetic risk variants in obesity and metabolic disorders. Her academic roles include a 20% Research Professor position at Akershus University Hospital.

Education & Background:

• PhD in Biology (2005), University of Leipzig, Germany
• Master of Science in Biology (2000), Germany

Research Interests: Her work explores adipose tissue biology, chromatin accessibility, histone modifications, and RNA methylation in obesity and type 2 diabetes. She investigates the interplay between genetic variants and epigenetic marks, particularly in visceral vs. subcutaneous fat distribution.

Awards & Fellowships:

• 2020 Ferdinand-Bertram-Prize (German Diabetes Society)
• EFSD/Lilly Research Fellowship (2013)
• Multiple competitive postdoctoral fellowships (Germany, UK, and Norway)

Lab & Team: The group includes researchers like Akin Cayir, Sadia Saeed, and Stina Svensson, focusing on tools like EpiMapper for chromatin analysis. Collaborations span Norway, Germany, and international institutions.

Grants & Initiatives: Finalist for the K.G. Jebsen Center for Obesity Research (2021, 2023). Active in precision medicine and obesity research networks (e.g., Nordic Society for Precision Medicine).