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Dr. John Heidelberg is a Professor of Biological Sciences and Environmental Studies at the University of Southern California (USC). His research focuses on microbial genomics, particularly studying the metabolic potential of marine bacteria through advanced DNA sequencing techniques. He holds administrative roles, including former Section Head of Marine and Environmental Biology at USC (2015–2017) and Associate Director of the Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies (2016–2019). His education includes a Ph.D. in Marine-Estuarine-Environmental Sciences from the University of Maryland (1997) and a B.A. in Biology from Maryville College (1987).
Research Interests: Dr. Heidelberg’s work centers on understanding uncultured marine bacteria using metagenomics and metatranscriptomics approaches. He investigates microbial community dynamics in marine environments, including deep-sea sediments, ferromanganese nodules, and coastal ecosystems. His studies explore energy acquisition mechanisms, microbial diversity, and genomic adaptations in extreme environments.
Publications: His research has been published in high-impact journals like *Scientific Data*, *PeerJ*, and *Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences*. Key contributions include metagenome-assembled genome reconstructions and insights into iron-oxidizing bacteria.
Service & Leadership: He has contributed to genomic studies of bioremediation organisms like Dehalococcoides and has led initiatives at USC’s Wrigley Institute.
