Sonja Jacobsen - Infectious Diseases

Author Information

Sonja Jacobsen is a prominent researcher in the field of infectious diseases, specializing in viral gastroenteritis and hepatitis pathogens. She is affiliated with the Robert Koch Institute in Berlin, Germany, where she works in the Unit for Viral Gastroenteritis and Hepatitis Pathogens and Enteroviruses. Her work primarily involves the molecular characterization and epidemiological analysis of various viral infections, contributing significantly to public health preparedness and response strategies.

Research Contributions

Sonja Jacobsen has made substantial contributions to the understanding of viral infections, particularly focusing on noroviruses, astroviruses, and other pathogens causing gastroenteritis. Her research includes the characterization of hepatitis E virus genotype 3, the rise of emergent recombinant norovirus strains, and the molecular analysis of human metapneumovirus. Additionally, she has been involved in external quality assessment studies to enhance international preparedness for viral outbreaks, such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Her work is instrumental in advancing diagnostic capabilities and improving our understanding of viral epidemiology and molecular diversity.

Aliases

Sonja Jacobsen is also known by the aliases S Jacobsen and S. Jacobsen in various publications and databases.

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Total Citation Count 370
H-index 9
Total Paper Count 13

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