Trophodynamics - Food Matters

In the foreground you can see a diagram showing the activity of alkaline phosphatase. In the background a gel photo.
Alkaline phosphatase (Photo: Reinhard Saborowski)

The supply and utilization of energy is the most important biological process. Heterothrophic organisms depend on the uptake and utilization of external organic matter to gain metabolic energy. We investigate both the biochemical and ecological aspects of trophic interactions of organisms in the laboratory and in their habitats.
Our research covers molecular, physiological, and integrative organismic approaches. Besides basic research, we address applied aspects in ecotoxicology, biotechnology, and aquaculture.

Photo of a 2D-separation of different digestive enzymes.
2D-seperation of gastric enzymes. (Photo: Reinhard Saborowski)
A gastric mill of a crab is shown.
Gastric mill of a crab. (Photo: Reinhard Saborowski)
You can see sea urchins on a rock in an Arctic fjord.
Sea urchins in an Arctic fjord. (Photo: Marie Koch)

Selection of Projects and Research Topics

We are obligated in the training and academic qualification of students at the University of Bremen and are happy to offer interesting topics for Bachelor and Master Theses. External students are welcome as well. If you are interested to conduct your thesis in our lab, please contact Dr. Reinhard Saborowski or Dr. Lukas Miksch.