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Molecular biologist with a special interest in genetics, bioinformatics and biodiversity.
Main research interest is the use of molecular and bioinformatic tools to describe the genetic/genomic biodiversity of the Faroe Islands, and to use this information to help people and to manage our resources sustainably.
Research interests
Genetics, genomics, population genetics, bioinformatics, biodiversity, fisheries and marine ecology.
Teaching
Biochemistry
Molecular Cell Biology I
Molecular Cell Biology II
Bioinformatics in Practice
Toxicology
Molecular Laboratory Methods
Publications
www.setur.fo
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Molecular Life Sciences, Fróðskaparsetur Føroya - The University of the Faroe Islands
2 Jan 2016 → 14 May 2020
Award Date: 14 May 2020
Master, Human Molecular Genetics, Imperial College London
15 Aug 2013 → 1 Nov 2014
Award Date: 1 Nov 2014
Bachelor, Biological Sciences (Cell and Molecular Biology), Heriot-Watt University
2 Sept 2009 → 2 Jun 2013
Award Date: 2 Jun 2013
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Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in Faroese sheep, hare, and cats
í Kongsstovu, S. K. (PI) & Magnussen, E. (PI)
1/09/22 → …
Project: Research
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Genome Atlas of Faroese Ecology
í Kongsstovu, S. K. (PI) & Mikalsen, S.-O. (PI)
1/09/20 → …
Project: Research
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Genome sequencing of Faroese silverfish - Lepisma saccharina and Ctenolepisma longicaudatum
í Kongsstovu, S. K. (PI) & Mikalsen, S.-O. (CoPI)
1/03/17 → …
Project: Research
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Sequencing the North Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) genome and development of a genetic stock management tool.
í Kongsstovu, S. K. (PI) & Mikalsen, S.-O. (PI)
1/02/16 → 14/05/20
Project: Research
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Diverging humoral and cellular immune responses due to Omicron: a national study from the Faroe Islands
Petersen, M. S., Pérez-Alós, L., í Kongsstovu, S., Eliasen, E. H., Hansen, C. B., Larsen, S., Hansen, J. L., Bayarri-Olmos , R., Fjallsbak, J. P., Weihe, P. M. & Garred, P., 1 Nov 2023, In: Microbiology Spectrum. 11, 6Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The need of decoding life for taking care of biodiversity and the sustainable use of nature in the Anthropocene: a Faroese perspective
Mikalsen, S.-O., í Hjøllum, J., Salter, I., Djurhuus, A. & í Kongsstovu, S., 2023, (Submitted) In: EcoEvoRxiv. 29 p., 100291.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Arvafrøði sum amboð í fiskivinnuni
í Kongsstovu, S., Mikalsen, S.-O. & Dahl, H. A., 18 Nov 2022. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) population structure in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean
í Kongsstovu, S., Mikalsen, S.-O., Homrum, E. Í., Jacobsen, J. A., Als, T. D., Gislason, H., Flicek, P., Nielsen, E. E. & Dahl, H. A., 2022, In: Fisheries Research. 249, 10 p., 106231.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Clinical characteristics of the Omicron variant: results from a Nationwide Symptoms Survey in the Faroe Islands
Petersen, M. S., í Kongsstovu, S. K., Eliasen, E. H., Larsen, S., Hansen, J. L., Vest, N., Marjunardóttir Dahl, M., Christiansen, D. H., Møller, L. F. & Kristiansen, M. F., 7 Jul 2022, In: International Journal of Infectoius Diseases. 122, p. 636-643 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile23 Citations (Scopus)38 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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Stovnsgull: A population genomic dive into the stocks of the greater silver smelt (Argentina silus)
Mikalsen, S.-O. (Speaker) & í Kongsstovu, S. K. (Speaker)
18 Mar 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Stovnsgull: Et genomisk dykk inn i bestandene hos gullaks
Mikalsen, S.-O. (Speaker) & í Kongsstovu, S. K. (Speaker)
15 Mar 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Hvat er eitt genomatlas?
í Kongsstovu, S. K. (Speaker)
22 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Wellcome Sanger Institute
í Kongsstovu, S. K. (Visiting researcher)
22 May 2023 → 16 Jun 2023Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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Lívmargfeldi, burðardygd og genomatlasið fyri føroyska vistfrøði
Mikalsen, S.-O. (Speaker) & í Kongsstovu, S. K. (Speaker)
17 May 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Thesis
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Sequencing the North Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) genome and development of a genetic stock management tool
í Kongsstovu, S. K. (Author), Mikalsen, S.-O. (Supervisor), 14 May 2020Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis