Genís Garcia Erill

Genís Garcia Erill is a Guest Researcher in the Department of Biology, specifically within the Computational and RNA Biology group, at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on population genetics and genomics, with particular emphasis on conservation genomics of endangered species and human population genetics.

Dr. Garcia Erill's research interests span evolutionary biology and genomic analysis across diverse species. His work investigates population structure, speciation processes, and conservation genetics in wildlife species, with notable contributions to understanding endangered species like saola and giraffes. He also conducts significant research on human populations, particularly studying the Greenlandic population for insights into metabolic diseases and population-specific genetic variants. His approach integrates field sampling with advanced genomic techniques to address fundamental questions about evolutionary history and conservation priorities.

His publication record demonstrates expertise in analyzing genomic data from mammals across Africa, Asia, and human populations. A notable trend is the integration of population genomics with conservation biology to inform wildlife management strategies and understanding of human metabolic diseases. Several papers have appeared in high-impact journals including Cell, Nature Communications, and Current Biology, with multiple receiving widespread attention from news outlets and social media platforms.

Dr. Garcia Erill maintains an extensive international collaboration network, frequently co-authoring with researchers at the University of Copenhagen including M. Thomas P. Gilbert, Ida Moltke, Anders Albrechtsen, and Rasmus Heller. His work bridges basic evolutionary biology with practical applications in conservation and medical genetics, demonstrating both theoretical and applied significance.