Josep Maria Folch

Josep Maria Folch serves as an Associate Professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), conducting research through the Centre for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG). He is integral to the Plant and Animal Genomics Research Program and leads the Animal Genomics Research Group, focusing on genomic applications for agricultural advancement.

His research spans broad Genomics with specialized emphasis on Animal Genomics and Plant Genomics, investigating genetic variation, genome assembly, and trait optimization for livestock and crop improvement. This work directly supports sustainable agricultural development through cutting-edge genomic technologies.

Based at the CRAG Building (Campus UAB, Cerdanyola, Barcelona), Dr. Folch operates from office room 3.14 (ext. 3345) and laboratory room 3.08 (ext. 3337). His professional correspondence is managed via josepmaria.folch@cragenomica.es, with additional academic profiles maintained on ORCID, ResearcherID, and ResearchGate platforms.