Anne-Fleur Brand
Om
Stipendiat i miljøtoksikologi ved Institutt for biologi (NTNU Trondheim) og tilknyttet forskningsgruppen ENVITOX.
Jeg er utdannet veterinær (spesialisering i produksjonsdyr og folkehelse) og har en mastergrad i miljøtoksikologi (fra universitet Utrecht i Nederland). Min forskning er orientert rundt sykdom i ville dyr, forurensning, zoonotiske sykdommer og folkehelse.
Jeg var tidligere involvert i prosjekter fokusert på effekten av miljøgifter i havskilpadder (WWF Rivers to Reef to Turtles: Queensland University, Australia), oter (Cardiff University Otter Project: Cardiff University, Storbritannia) og tapirer (Lowland Tapir Conservation Initiative: Instituto de Pesquisas Ecológicas, Brasil).
Før jeg begynte på doktorgraden min jobbet jeg som biologilærer på en engelsk kostskole. Dette skapte min lidenskap for vitenskapskommunikasjon.
I doktorgradsprosjektet mitt – COAST IMPACT - ser jeg på vadefugler som flyr mellom Australia og Nordpolen via Asia. Populasjoner av vadere synker med en alarmerende hastighet langs den østasiatisk-australske trekkruten, og de bakenforliggende årsakene til dette er i hovedsak ukjente. Vi ønsker å forstå miljøgiftenes rolle i disse nedgangene. Mer spesifikt bruker jeg microRNA, små biter av RNA, for å finne ut mer om sammenhengen mellom forurensning og (infeksjons)sykdom.
Les bloggposten "Er vekttap skadelig for bittesmå topputøvere?" for å finne ut mer.
Publikasjoner
2026
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Brand, Anne-Fleur;
Jaspers, Veerle Leontina B;
Waugh, Courtney Alice;
Klaassen, Marcel.
(2026)
Evaluating microRNAs as biomarkers of immunomodulatory and ecotoxicological effects in avian wildlife.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doktorgradsavhandling
2025
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Brand, Anne-Fleur;
Günzel, Louisa Maria Sophie;
Yap, Kang Nian;
Ciesielski, Tomasz Maciej;
Arzel, Céline;
Jaspers, Veerle Leontina B.
(2025)
Gene expression changes in ducklings exposed in ovo to emerging and legacy per-/poly-fluoroalkyl substances.
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
Vitenskapelig artikkel
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Brand, Anne-Fleur;
Waugh, Courtney Alice;
Fernandes, Jorge Manuel de Oliveira;
Klaassen, Marcel;
Wille, Michelle;
Jaspers, Veerle Leontina B.
(2025)
Circulating miRNAome of avian influenza-infected ruddy turnstones (Arenaria interpres).
Journal of Avian Biology
Vitenskapelig artikkel
2024
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Jaspers, Veerle Leontina B;
Cross, Natalie Marie;
Brand, Anne-Fleur;
Arzel, Céline.
(2024)
Investigation of specific microRNAs in relation to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure and avian influenza infection status in wild mallards (Anas platyrhynchos).
NTNU
NTNU
Mastergradsoppgave
2021
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Brand, Anne-Fleur.
(2021)
Er jojo-slanking skadelig for bittesmå topputøvere?.
Forskersonen.no
Populærvitenskapelig artikkel
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Brand, Anne-Fleur.
(2021)
Is weight loss harmful to tiny top athletes?.
Norwegian SciTech News
Populærvitenskapelig artikkel
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Brand, Anne-Fleur.
(2021)
Er vekttap skadelig for bittesmå topputøvere?.
Gemini.no
Populærvitenskapelig artikkel
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Brand, Anne-Fleur.
(2021)
Is weight loss toxic to tiny top athletes?.
NTNU TekNat Blogg
Populærvitenskapelig artikkel
Tidsskriftspublikasjoner
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Brand, Anne-Fleur;
Günzel, Louisa Maria Sophie;
Yap, Kang Nian;
Ciesielski, Tomasz Maciej;
Arzel, Céline;
Jaspers, Veerle Leontina B.
(2025)
Gene expression changes in ducklings exposed in ovo to emerging and legacy per-/poly-fluoroalkyl substances.
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
Vitenskapelig artikkel
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Brand, Anne-Fleur;
Waugh, Courtney Alice;
Fernandes, Jorge Manuel de Oliveira;
Klaassen, Marcel;
Wille, Michelle;
Jaspers, Veerle Leontina B.
(2025)
Circulating miRNAome of avian influenza-infected ruddy turnstones (Arenaria interpres).
Journal of Avian Biology
Vitenskapelig artikkel
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Brand, Anne-Fleur.
(2021)
Er jojo-slanking skadelig for bittesmå topputøvere?.
Forskersonen.no
Populærvitenskapelig artikkel
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Brand, Anne-Fleur.
(2021)
Is weight loss harmful to tiny top athletes?.
Norwegian SciTech News
Populærvitenskapelig artikkel
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Brand, Anne-Fleur.
(2021)
Er vekttap skadelig for bittesmå topputøvere?.
Gemini.no
Populærvitenskapelig artikkel
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Brand, Anne-Fleur.
(2021)
Is weight loss toxic to tiny top athletes?.
NTNU TekNat Blogg
Populærvitenskapelig artikkel
Rapport
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Brand, Anne-Fleur;
Jaspers, Veerle Leontina B;
Waugh, Courtney Alice;
Klaassen, Marcel.
(2026)
Evaluating microRNAs as biomarkers of immunomodulatory and ecotoxicological effects in avian wildlife.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doktorgradsavhandling
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Jaspers, Veerle Leontina B;
Cross, Natalie Marie;
Brand, Anne-Fleur;
Arzel, Céline.
(2024)
Investigation of specific microRNAs in relation to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure and avian influenza infection status in wild mallards (Anas platyrhynchos).
NTNU
NTNU
Mastergradsoppgave
Undervisning
Emner
Formidling
2025
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IntervjuJaspers, Veerle Leontina B; Brand, Anne-Fleur; Brandslet, Steinar. (2025) Det vi trodde var søppel i cellene kan hjelpe oss å forstå fugleinfluensa. Gemini.no Gemini.no [null] 06.02.2025
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IntervjuBrand, Anne-Fleur. (2025) Why a groundbreaking discovery about tiny RNA molecules may be helpful for humans and wildlife (blog). Norwegian SciTech News Norwegian SciTech News [Internet] 26.02.2025
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IntervjuJaspers, Veerle Leontina B; Brand, Anne-Fleur; Brandslet, Steinar. (2025) Can the stuff in cells we thought was junk help us understand virus reactions?. Norwegian SciTech News Norwegian SciTech News [Internet] 14.01.2025
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IntervjuBrand, Anne-Fleur; Jaspers, Veerle Leontina B; Brandslet, Steinar. (2025) Researchers explore microRNA's role in bird flu infection. Phys.org Phys.org [Internet] 14.01.2025
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IntervjuBrand, Anne-Fleur. (2025) Why a groundbreaking discovery about tiny RNA molecules may be helpful for humans and wildlife. Norwegian SciTech News Norwegian SciTech News [Internet] 26.02.2025
2024
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Vitenskapelig foredragBrand, Anne-Fleur. (2024) Size Doesn't Matter, Fit Does: microRNAs as biomarkers in wildlife. Against Research Monoculture Symposium , Trondheim 04.12.2024 - 05.12.2024
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Vitenskapelig foredragBrand, Anne-Fleur; Peterson, Silje; Zhang, Junjie; Ciesielski, Tomasz Maciej; Yap, Kang Nian; Arzel, Céline. (2024) From Eggs to Ecosystems Assessing PFAS Effects on Ducklings as a Proxy for Wild Populations. The 2nd Nordic One Health Conference , Steinkjer 29.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
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PosterBrand, Anne-Fleur; Peterson, Silje; Zhang, Junjie; Yap, Kang Nian; Ciesielski, Tomasz Maciej; Arzel, Céline. (2024) Pipping, Hatching, Sex Ratio and Gene Expression Changes in Ducklings Exposed In Ovo to Emerging Per-/Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances. SETAC Europe , Sevilla 05.05.2024 - 09.05.2024
2023
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Faglig foredragBrand, Anne-Fleur. (2023) MicroRNAs as biomarkers in wildlife - closing the gap between knowledge and application. Vilthelse og sykdom 31.01.2023 - 31.01.2023
2022
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Vitenskapelig foredragJaspers, Veerle; Zhang, Junjie; Ross, Tobias; Peng, Hebo; Brand, Anne-Fleur; Asimakopoulos, Alexandros. (2022) Pollution in The Coastal Wetlands of East Asia and The Decline in Migrating Shorebirds – Update on The COAST IMPACT Project. SETAC North America 43rd Annual Meeting (Pittsburgh) , Pittsburgh 13.11.2022 - 17.11.2022
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PosterCosta, Helena; Rogan, Andrew; Zadra, Chris; Larsen, Oddbjørn; Gordó-Vilaseca, Cesc; Lavin, Charles Patrick. (2022) Blowing in the wind: testing a consumer drone for the collection of humpback whales’ blows during the Arctic polar nights. 33rd Conference of the European Cetacean Society 05.04.2022 - 07.04.2022
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IntervjuBrand, Anne-Fleur. (2022) Boiling Point Science Podcast. 89.7 Eastside FM 89.7 Eastside FM [Radio] 20.10.2022
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PosterJaspers, Veerle; Peng, Hebo; Zhang, Junjie; Ross, Tobias; Brand, Anne-Fleur; Asimakopoulos, Alexandros. (2022) Pollution in the coastal wetlands of East Asia and the decline in migrating songbirds - First Results of the Coast Impact Project. SETAC Europe 32nd Annual Meeting , Copenhagen 15.05.2022 - 19.05.2022
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PosterBrand, Anne-Fleur; Zhang, Junjie; Klaassen, Marcel; Waugh, Courtney Alice; Jaspers, Veerle. (2022) MicroRNAs: A Link Between Pollution and Disease in Migratory Shorebirds?. SETAC Europe 32nd Annual Meeting , Copenhagen 15.05.2022 - 19.05.2022
2021
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Vitenskapelig foredragBrand, Anne-Fleur; Zhang, Junjie; Klaassen, Marcel; Waugh, Courtney Alice; Jaspers, Veerle. (2021) MicroRNAs As Biomarkers of Immunomodulation in Migration Champions. SETAC SciCon4 - SETAC North America 42nd Annual Meeting 14.11.2021 - 18.11.2021
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Faglig foredragBrand, Anne-Fleur. (2021) PhD candidate Anne-Fleur Brand talks about shorebirds. NTNU Oceans Week 2021 03.05.2021 -
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PosterBrand, Anne-Fleur; Klaassen, Marcel; Nedoluzhko, Artem; Shankregowda, Aruna Mattanavile; Waugh, Courtney Alice; Jaspers, Veerle. (2021) Size Doesn’t Matter, Fit Does - MicroRNAs as Biomarkers of Immunomodulation in Migratory Shorebirds. 69th WDA/14th EWDA Conference 31.08.2021 -
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PosterBrand, Anne-Fleur; Skaalvik, Tonje Gottenberg; Asimakopoulos, Alexandros; Klaassen, Marcel; Waugh, Courtney; Jaspers, Veerle. (2021) Size Doesn't Matter, Fit Does: MicroRNAs as Pollution Biomarkers. SETAC Europe 2021 03.05.2021 - 06.05.2021
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Faglig foredragBrand, Anne-Fleur; Klaassen, Marcel; Waugh, Courtney Alice; Jaspers, Veerle. (2021) Assessing the Macro Potential of MicroRNAs As Biomarkers of Pollution. SETAC 10th Young Environmental Scientists Meeting 22.02.2021 - 26.02.2021