Nathalie FRUQUIERE

Nathalie FRUQUIERE is a permanent researcher at Clermont Auvergne University, affiliated with the Microorganisms Laboratory: Genome and Environment (LMGE), a joint research unit (UMR 6023) under the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) and the university. She operates within the Institute of Life Sciences, Health, Agronomy, and Environment, contributing to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of microbial genomics and environmental systems.

Her research centers on microbial genome analysis within environmental contexts, investigating microbial diversity, adaptation mechanisms, and ecological functions in natural ecosystems. This work bridges fundamental microbiology with applied environmental science, focusing on how microorganisms interact with and respond to their habitats through genomic adaptations. Key methodologies include genomic sequencing and environmental microbiome characterization.

The LMGE laboratory provides the primary research infrastructure for her work, specializing in microbial ecology through genomic and metagenomic approaches. This unit fosters collaborations across life sciences, environmental studies, and biotechnology, addressing challenges in microbial ecosystem dynamics and potential biotechnological applications.