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Michael Fontaine, PhD is a Guest researcher at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Groningen, where he leads the Fontaine lab - Ecological and Evolutionary Genomics. His research spans multiple biological systems with a focus on evolutionary processes at the genomic level.
Dr. Fontaine's primary research interests include population genetics, speciation, and adaptation, with particular emphasis on malaria vector mosquitoes (Anopheles species) since 2012, harbor porpoises, and other organisms. His work combines computational approaches and genomic data to address fundamental questions about how natural populations evolve and adapt. His research contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to health and environmental conservation.
His recent publications reveal strong trends in vector biology, with significant focus on Anopheles mosquitoes and Aedes albopictus, examining population structure, genetic diversity, and resistance mechanisms. His work bridges evolutionary theory with practical applications in vector control and conservation.
- Nominee of the Omenn Prize 2014
Dr. Fontaine serves as Recommender for PCI Evol Biol and is a Member of the data analyses team of the MalariaGEN Ag1000 consortium at the Sanger Institute. He has supervised multiple PhD students and led several major research projects examining eco-evolutionary dynamics, speciation in malaria vectors, and conservation genetics of marine mammals. His Fontaine lab focuses on Ecological and Evolutionary Genomics, contributing significantly to understanding adaptation processes across diverse organisms.
