معرفی
Dr. Bastian Fromm is a Researcher and group leader at the Arctic University Museum of Norway, part of The Arctic University of Norway (UiT). His research focuses on microRNA (miRNA) roles in animal evolution, parasitology, and paleotranscriptomics. He leads the MIRevolution project, using cutting-edge sequencing and single-cell experiments to study microRNA functions in biodiversity and evolution, particularly in parasites. His group developed the MirGeneDB database to standardize miRNA research. They also pioneer paleotranscriptomics, enabling gene expression studies in ancient biological samples using museum collections. Key collaborations include work on limb regeneration in newts, microRNA biomarkers in parasitic infections, and evolutionary insights from hagfish genomes.
Research Interests
Dr. Fromm’s work addresses fundamental questions in evolutionary biology and parasitology through microRNA analysis. His group explores how microRNAs regulate developmental processes, drive evolutionary adaptations, and serve as taxonomic markers. By integrating genomic, computational, and paleogenomic approaches, his research bridges modern and ancient systems to understand organismal complexity.
Publications
His recent work highlights advancements in miRNA databases (MirGeneDB 3.0), evolutionary insights from hagfish genomes, and applications of paleotranscriptomics to extinct species like the Tasmanian tiger. The lab’s focus on parasitic systems, such as Strongylus vulgaris in horses, underscores the translational potential of microRNA research in veterinary medicine and ecology.
Grants & Projects
- Funded by the Tromsø Research Foundation for biosystematics and paleotranscriptomics.
- MIRevolution project integrates Arctic biodiversity with advanced sequencing techniques.
- Collaborations with institutions like the Museum of Natural History for paleotranscriptomic studies.
Labs & Teams
The Fromm Lab operates within the Arctic University Museum, leveraging its unique collections and facilities. They are part of research networks including NEAT and ArcEcoGen, focusing on Arctic ecosystem genomics and collection-based taxonomy.
