Scientist

Dr. rer. nat. Susanne Stirn

FSP BIOGUM
University of Hamburg
Biocenter Klein Flottbek
Ohnhorststr. 18
D-22609 Hamburg

Tel.: +49(0)40-42816-514
Fax: +49(0)40-42816-527
stirn@botanik.uni-hamburg.de

Research Focus

• Safety assessment of genetically modified food: allergenecity and toxicity

• Genetically modified plants of the 2nd generation, including functional foods

• Legal basis of the regulation of genetically modified organisms in the EU and the USA

• Communication on genetic engineering in agriculture and food production

Consultancy / Transfer

• Research Studies for the Federal Environment Agency (UBA), Berlin and the Office of Technology Assessment at the German Parliament (TAB), Berlin

• Lectures on technology assessment of genetically modified plants for university and high school students