University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna | Austria
Dr. Sabine Brandt is a leading expert in veterinary virology and oncology whose research integrates molecular virology, immunology, and comparative cancer biology to advance the understanding and treatment of virus-associated tumors. She has established influential models of papillomavirus infection, elucidated key molecular mechanisms in equine and feline cancers, and contributed to the development of innovative therapeutic platforms, including oncolytic viruses, cancer vaccines, and nucleic acid–based diagnostics. Her extensive body of peer-reviewed work, supported by major competitive funding and industry collaborations, has driven significant progress in equine melanoma research, viral tumorigenesis, and veterinary cancer theranostics. In addition to her scientific achievements, she plays an active role in academic leadership as a supervisor of graduate researchers, coordinator of veterinary scientific education, and reviewer for prominent journals and funding agencies, reinforcing her influence across virology, oncology, and translational veterinary medicine. Her research continues to bridge fundamental viral oncology with practical clinical application, improving diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in animal health. Through her leadership and innovation, she has helped define modern approaches to equine cancer biology and virus-driven disease management. Her contributions remain central to advancing comparative oncology, fostering new insights that benefit both veterinary and biomedical sciences.
Publications
Alsaaod, M., Weber, J., Jensen, T., Brandt, S., Gurtner, C., Devaux, D., Studer, E., & Steiner, A. (2022). “Non-healing” claw horn lesions in dairy cows: Clinical, histopathological and molecular biological characterization of four cases. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9, 1041215.
Jindra, C., Kamjunke, A.-K., Jones, S., & Brandt, S. (2022). Screening for bovine papillomavirus type 13 (BPV13) in a European population of sarcoid-bearing equids. Equine Veterinary Journal, 54(4), 772–780.
Alsaaod, M., Jensen, T. K., Miglinci, L., Gurtner, C., Brandt, S., Plüss, J., Studer, E., & Steiner, A. (2022). Proof of an optimized salicylic acid paste-based treatment concept of ulcerative M2-stage digital dermatitis lesions in 21 dairy cows. PLOS ONE, 17(6), e0269521.
Haralambus, R., Florczyk, A., Sigl, E., Gültekin, S., Vogl, C., Brandt, S., Schnierer, M., Gamerith, C., & Jenner, F. (2022). Detection of synovial sepsis in horses using enzymes as biomarkers. Equine Veterinary Journal, 54(3), 544–553.
Altamura, G., Cuccaro, B., Eleni, C., Strohmayer, C., Brandt, S., & Borzacchiello, G. (2022). Investigation of multiple Felis catus papillomavirus types (-1/-2/-3/-4/-5/-6) DNAs in feline oral squamous cell carcinoma: A multicentric study. Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, 84(4), 530–537.