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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
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
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):
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Genomic Architecture of Sex: exploring the role of environmental clines in the sex determination of Greenland halibut
Estévez-Barcia, D. (PI), í Kongsstovu, S. K. (CoPI), Láruson, Á. J. (CoPI) & Belén Jiménez Mena, B. (CoPI)
30/09/25 → 30/09/27
Project: Research
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DolphinUnit: Defining management units and genetic health of cetacean top predators in the Greenland-Iceland-Faroe-Scotland Ridge and beyond
Louis, M. (PI), í Kongsstovu, S. K. (CoPI), Tervo, O. (CoPI), Olsen, M. T. (CoPI) & Winter, S. (CoI)
1/02/25 → 1/01/27
Project: Research
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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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Genomes and genetics as tools in biological sustainability
Mikalsen, S.-O. & í Kongsstovu, S., 31 May 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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The genome sequence of the greater argentine, Argentina silus (Ascanius, 1775)
Vang, H. B. M., Wellcome Sanger Institute Tree of Life Management, Samples and Laboratory team, Wellcome Sanger Institute Scientific Operations: Sequencing Operations, Wellcome Sanger Institute Tree of Life Core Informatics team & Tree of Life Core Informatics collective, 2025, In: Wellcome Open Research. 10, 131, 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The genome sequence of the lesser sand-eel, Ammodytes marinus Raitt, 1934: [version 1; peer review: 2 approved with reservations]
Wellcome Sanger Institute Tree of Life Management, Samples and Laboratory team, Wellcome Sanger Institute Tree of Life Core Informatics team, Wellcome Sanger Institute Scientific Operations: Sequencing Operations & Tree of Life Core Informatics collective, 2025, In: Wellcome Open Research. 10, 113, 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Toxoplasma gondii seroprevalence in domestic sheep in the Faroe Islands
Magnussen, E., Hanusson, B., Jokelainen, P. & í Kongsstovu, S., 30 May 2025, In: Parasite Epidemiology and Control. 30, 6 p., e00436.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Faroese perspective on decoding life for sustainable use of nature and protection of biodiversity
Mikalsen, S.-O., í Hjøllum, J., Salter, I., Djurhuus, A. & í Kongsstovu, S., 4 Dec 2024, In: npj Biodiversity. 3, 1, 9 p., 37.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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Building a research career in a tiny country
í Kongsstovu, S. K. (Speaker)
10 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Kennir gulllaksurin viðgerðarøkini hjá ICES?
í Kongsstovu, S. K. (Speaker)
15 Sept 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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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
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