Regular biography
Professor Julia Vorholt is affiliated with the Institute of Microbiology in the Department of Biology at ETH Zurich. Her research focuses on microbial biochemistry, with an emphasis on microbiomes, one-carbon metabolism, and endosymbioses. The Vorholt Lab conducts functional analyses across multiple scales, from molecules to microbiomes, employing techniques such as metabolomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, and metabolic engineering. Her work also integrates nanotechnology for single-cell analysis and explores host-microbe interactions. The lab is supported by various funding sources including the Swiss National Science Foundation, the European Research Council, and the NCCR BRIDGE Discovery.
Scholar-generated biography
Julia A. Vorholt is a researcher at ETH Zurich focusing on the plant microbiome, one-carbon metabolism, endosymbiosis, and single cell analysis. Her work explores microbial interactions within plant environments, including the phyllosphere and rhizosphere, with an emphasis on functional overlap and community dynamics. She investigates the role of microbial communities in plant health, such as the protection of Arabidopsis against pathogens. Her research also delves into methylotrophic metabolism, C1 compounds, and the ethylmalonyl-CoA pathway, contributing to understanding microbial adaptation to plants. Vorholt employs advanced techniques like metagenomics, proteogenomics, and single-cell sequencing to uncover microbial physiology and ecological interactions.