معرفی
Josep Comeron is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research program investigates genome variation across individuals and species, with a specialized focus on recombination as a fundamental evolutionary parameter in the Drosophila model system.
Education
- PhD, University of Barcelona (Catalonia)
Research Focus
Professor Comeron employs interdisciplinary methodologies including population genetics, bioinformatics, computer simulations, and next-generation sequencing to study molecular causes and evolutionary consequences of recombination variation. Current NSF-funded research examines mechanistic links between stressful conditions and increased recombination rates in collaboration with Dr. Ana Llopart's lab, leveraging Drosophila's genetic tools to explore genomic and transcriptomic responses.
Publication Trends
His 15 most recent publications (2024-2012) reveal consistent innovation in recombination modeling, 3D genome architecture analysis, and telomere dynamics. Key themes include predictive recombination rate mapping in Drosophila, alternative telomere-lengthening pathways, and the impact of background selection on genomic diversity, demonstrating integration of computational and experimental approaches.
Advising and Funding
Actively recruiting graduate and master's students for NSF-supported projects, Comeron mentors through the Department of Biology's Integrated Biology (iBio) program and the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Genetics. His lab provides training in genomics, population genetics, bioinformatics, and theoretical modeling within collaborative research frameworks.
Research Facilities
The Comeron Lab operates from rooms 212/215 in the Biology Building, utilizing university core facilities including the Carver Center for Genomics and Carver Center for Imaging. His research capitalizes on Drosophila's unparalleled genetic toolkit for genome-wide analyses of recombination and evolutionary processes.
