Francesc Calafell Majó

Francesc Calafell Majó is an Associate Professor at the Department of Experimental and Health Sciences, Pompeu Fabra University (UPF). He serves as Academic Director of the Master in Human Assisted Reproduction Techniques at UPF Barcelona School of Management. A Doctor in Biology (1995) from Universitat de Barcelona, he has conducted research at Yale University (USA), Universitat de Barcelona, and UPF. His research focuses on Evolutionary Biology and Biocomputation of genomic diversification, with recent work published in Forensic Science International: Genetics, Human Genetics, and Scientific Reports.

Education:

• Doctor in Biology, Universitat de Barcelona (1995)
• Graduate in Biology, Universitat de Barcelona

Research Interests: Dr. Calafell’s work explores population genetics, genomic diversity, and forensic applications of genetic data. He investigates human migration patterns, Roma population history, and the genetic basis of demographic changes. His studies often integrate computational methods to analyze large-scale genomic datasets.

Recent Research Trends: His 2022-2023 publications emphasize forensic genetics, population structure analysis, and the role of genomic variation in human adaptation. Key themes include mitochondrial DNA diversity, Y-chromosome haplogroups, and Copy Number Variation effects in marginalized populations.

Professional Roles:

• Research Team Member, Universitat de Barcelona
• Research Team Member, Universitat Pompeu Fabra
• Postdoc Researcher, Yale University

Labs/Teams: Engaged in multidisciplinary teams studying human evolution and forensic genetics across institutions including UPF, Yale, and Barcelona School of Management.